September 9 was a perfect day to officially celebrate Simon Fraser University’s 50th anniversary. The sun was shining, new students at the University were filled…
On the Coast. “New Vancouver Public Library map reveals hidden Literacy Landmarks.” CBC News (March 16, 2015). Adrian Wyld. “Library and Archives Canada set to…
What does it mean to be “well-read”? That is one of the challenges that Dr. Brenna Clarke Gray posed in her keynote address to the…
After the International Indigenous Librarian’s Forum in Winnipeg in August, Māori Librarian, Anahera Morehu, stopped in Vancouver on August 10. Anahera is the Library Manager…
Code4Lib is an opportunity for people to talk about library technology and brainstorm solutions to our library technology problems. That means that Code4Lib is for…
September 15, 2015 marked the hundredth anniversary of the Legislative Library’s service in its current home: the stunning south wing of the British Columbia Parliament…
This year, the iSchool introduced the iTechFlex Initiative, which aims to establish a new paradigm for technology instruction and learning. In contrast to the traditional…
Canadian Library Support Staff day was held on October 16 this year, as declared by the Canadian Library Association. The phrase “library support staff” encompasses…
Science Literacy Week is a Canada-wide celebration of science. This year it ran from September 21 to 27. Founded in 2014 by University of Toronto…
In August 2015, the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg hosted the 9th International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum The biennial event, hosted among five countries, was the event…
Congratulations to the Editorial staff on the first edition of BCLA’s new publication, Perspectives! On behalf of the BCLA membership and Perspectives readers we thank…
GovInfo Day is an annual day long symposium focusing on government, legal and data related information for librarians and library staff. Since its inception in…
The Project West Vancouver is a culturally diverse mix of people from across the globe. According to the 2011 Census, of the 41 per cent…
There are a number of different ways to think about 21st-century library work, particularly because it is caught up in the complex tapestry of social…
Introduction Vancouver Community College has a well-earned reputation in British Columbia as a gateway to professional and academic success for all. Indeed, the institute’s current…
Nelson’s restaurants—more than 25 in a town of 10,000—are diverse, inventive, and boast a high standard of excellence. And they are busy: if you’ve ever…
In 2013, the North Vancouver City Library made a commitment to move toward a community-led philosophy. When I was given responsibility for this strategic direction…
