Mandate
To share knowledge, strategies and connect on industry issues affecting communications and marketing within BC public libraries.
Responsibilities & objectives
- Develop a network of comms peers across libraries of different sizes and communities
- Meet and discuss topics and challenges about communications and marketing activities within BC public libraries
- Provide input, constructive feedback, support and advice to one another on initiatives, challenges, projects and opportunities
- Collaborate on provincial advocacy campaigns as needed
- Coordinate resource sharing
Deliverables
- Establishment of a connected, engaged and active network of library communicators
- Broad collaboration on provincial advocacy campaigns or initiatives
Composition
No BCLA membership is required to attend events or meetings. At least one co-chair must be a member in good standing of BCLA.
Resources & budget
- BCLA supports this group with the following resources: website presence, forum and Zoom access.
- BCLA may partner with or support the group to offer professional development offerings.
- Professional development offerings may include a registration fee in order to cover the cost of the event.
Timelines & tools
Meetings will be called at the discretion of the co-chairs but will generally be 1x/month virtually.