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BCLA is the professional association for library workers and libraries from all library sectors in British Columbia.
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Nick Tanzi is our Year-End Keynote speaker, and we hope you can join us next Wed. December 3 at 10am PDT for his talk called "Future-Ready Youth: Preparing our patrons to navigate the Age of AI." Register today! bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...
On a light blue background, the text says "Future-Ready Youth: Preparing our patrons to navigate the Age of AI, presented by Nick Tanzi, The Digital Librarian. Wednesday, December 3rd, 10:30am - 11:15am PDT on Zoom." There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program. A headshot of Nick is included. He is a white, middle-aged man, with a trim dark beard and hair. He is wearing a white button-up dress shirt and Nick is smiling.
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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The Public Library Accessibility Working Group is hosting three sessions (December 2 - 4), depending on the size of your library, to introduce the "Accessibility Assessment Framework for Library Spaces." Follow the link for more detail and registration. bc.libraries.coop/about/access...
The text says, "Accessibility Assessment Framework for Library Spaces. Dates: Small Library Session: Tuesday, December 2, 2025; Medium Library Session: Wednesday, December 3, 2025; Large Library Session: Thursday, December 4, 2025. Time is 1pm - 1:45pm PDT. Location is virtually on Zoom, hosted by the Public Library Accessibility Working Group." There is a photo showing four people working in an office with white brick walls. They are all seated as desks, and one woman is seated in her wheelchair. The people are having conversations, while working on their laptops.
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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We hope to see you next Wed. Nov. 26th for the Becoming Anti-Ableist workshop at 10am with Elisabeth Walker-Young and Shawna Lawson of Inclusive Experiences. This session is “grounded in lived experiences and principles of disability justice.” Register today! tinyurl.com/inclusiveexp...
On a light blue background the text says 'Becoming Anti-Ableist. Hosted by Elisabeth Walker-Young & Shawna Lawson of Inclusive Experiences. Wednesday, November 26th, 10am - 11:30am PDT on Zoom.' There is an image in a graphic style of three people in a parade. Two are walking and one person is in a wheelchair. The colour scheme is purple, blue, black, beige, and white. There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program.
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Calling all library leaders! BCLA has extended the deadline for mentors to consider offering their expertise in the 2026 Mentorship Session until Nov. 21st. Please consider this opportunity! For more detail and the "Expression of Interest" link, visit our webpage: bclaconnect.ca/mentorship/2...
On a blue background, text says 'Calling all Library Leaders! Be part of the BCLA 2026 Mentorship Program. Expression of interest deadline: Friday, November 21st.' There are two logos, for the British Columbia Library Association and Mentorship Program. There is a photo of two women in a library, holding books, having a conversation. One is older with short white hair wearing a yellow shirt and glasses, and one is younger with dyed auburn hair in a bun wearing a red blouse and gold hooped earrings.
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Next week, Wed. Nov. 19th, Accessibility Librarians Kelsey Chaban and Rachel Chong of Kwantlen Polytechnic will present "Braille Printing: Accessible University Library Services" at 12:30pm. Learn how your campus library can reduce barriers and offer equitable service. tinyurl.com/brailleprint...
Text says, 'Braille Printing: Accessible University Library Services presented by Kelsey Chaban and Rachel Chong. Wednesday, November 19th, 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT on Zoom.' There is a photo of an office space with a large Braille printer sitting on a desk next to a computer and screen. There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Provincial Professional Development program.
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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We are hosting the panel "Approaches to Intellectual Freedom Instruction at Canadian Library Schools" with Dr. Toni Samek, Dr. Mahdi Ganjavi and Dr. Cameron Pierson on Tues. Nov. 18th at 10am. Learn about their approach to teaching IF and best practises. Register today tinyurl.com/libraryschoo...
On a light blue background the text says, 'Intellectual Freedom Instruction at Canadian Library Schools, presented by Dr. Toni Samek, Dr. Mahdi Ganjavi, and Dr. Cameron Pierson. Tuesday, November 18th at 10am - 11:30am PST, 1pm - 2:30pm ET on Zoom. There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development Program. The three speakers have headshots included. Toni is a middle-aged white woman with mid-length dark blond hair. She wears a black top, a scarf in blue and green, and a necklace. Mahdi is a middle-aged man with a dark complexion, he has short black hair, wears glasses, and wears a blue button-up shirt, with a linght pink tie. Cameron is a young white man, with short brown hair, wearing a gray button-up shirt, and gray cardigan.
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Register today for "Why Do Human Rights Matter for Emerging Technologies like AI?' with Dr. Wendy H. Wong, author of "We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age." Join us on Thurs. Nov. 6th at 2pm PDT via Zoom for a talk that emphasizes the role of public libraries. tinyurl.com/DrWendyWong
On a light blue background, the text says 'Why do human rights matter for emerging technologies like Ai? with Dr. Wendy H. Wong. Thursday November 6th, 2pm-3:30pm PDT on Zoom.' There is a photo of Wendy, an Asian woman with mid-length dark hair to her shoulders. She is smiling, standing in front of a beach shore, wearing a yellow short-sleeved blouse, pearl necklace and black pants. The cover of her book is next to her called "We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age." There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program.
October 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Register today for "Misinformation and Public Libraries" on Wed. Oct. 29th with Deb Hutchison Koep, Devon Greyson, and Leigh Anne Palmer. The spread of false information is a formidable threat - this session will explore how public libraries can approach this growing challenge. tinyurl.com/bclaevent
The text is on a light blue background. It says 'Misinformation and Public Libraries presented by Deb Hutchison Koep, Devon Greyson, Leigh Anne Palmer. Wednesday October 29th at 2pm - 3:30pm PDT on Zoom.' There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and professional development program. There is a simple graphic of a woman with short hair pointing to a document with a green check mark, not a document with a red X.
October 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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There's still time to register for "Indigenous Data Sovereignty and AI" with Kristin Kozar of the Hwlitsum First Nation on Thurs. October 9th at 2pm. Learn how digital archives and tools like AI can advance Indigenous data sovereignty, as well as the risks. Register today!
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On a light blue background text says 'Indigenous Data Sovereignty and AI with Kristin Kozar. Thursday October 9th, 2pm-3:30pm PDT on Zoom.' There is a headshot of Kristin who is a middle-aged Indigenous woman. Her long hair is loose on one shoulder, she is smiling, wearing beaded earrings and necklace, and a black blouse. There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program.
October 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Happy Library Month!🥳
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October 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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We hope that you can join us via Zoom on Wed. October 1st for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim Language Revitalization in the Public Library to learn how your library can better support local Indigenous communities... register today! tinyurl.com/registerbcla
On a light blue background, an image from the West Vancouver Memorial Library shows their language learning kit. The text (which this platform won't translate with correct accenting) says 'Skwxwú7mesh Sníchim Language Revitalization in the Public Library presented by Tsitsáyxemaat Rebecca Duncan and Kendra Sakamoto. Wednesday, October 1st, 10:30am - 11:30am PDT on Zoom.' The image includes three logos for West Vancouver Memorial Library, British Columbia Library Association, and their Professional Development program.
September 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Khari Wendell McClelland is a dynamic presenter, hosting our next workshop: "Facilitation for Community Transformation" on Thurs. Sept. 4th at 10am PDT on Zoom. We'll learn about values-based creative solutions and the 9 pillars of facilitation. Register today. tinyurl.com/KhariWendell
On a light blue background text says, 'Facilitation for Community Transformation with Khari Wendell McClelland. Thursday, September 4th at 10-11am PDT on Zoom.' There are logos for BCLA and the Professional Development program. And a colourful cover design for the toolkit is included. Khari's headshot photo shows him, a young black man wearing a pageboy hat, white collar, black shirt and jacket.
August 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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We’re pleased to announce that Kaetrena Davis Kendrick @kaetrena.bsky.social is hosting the Library Workplace Morale Renewals Colloquium on Thurs. July 17 at 11am on Zoom. This session is based on her extensive research on low morale and includes a Q&A. Register today! bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...
On a light blue background, the text says, 'Library Workplace Morale Renewals Colloquium with Kaetrena Davis Kendrick. Thursday, July 17, 11am-12:30pm PDT on Zoom.' There is a headshot of Kaetrena who is a Black woman wearing glasses and a black blouse. She is smiling and has her hair in a braided wrap. There are three logos. The Renewals Colloquium, the British Columbia Library Association, and the Provincial Professional Development program.
July 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Our next virtual presentation is "Embracing Disability: Practical Advice for Accessible Library Programming" with Jessica Desormeaux and Denise Scott of @celalibrary.bsky.social on Wed. July 9th at 10am-11am PDT. Register today!! bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...
On a blue background the text says, 'Embracing Disability: Practical Advice for Accessible Library Programming. Wed. July 9th, 10am-11am PDT on Zoom.' There is a cartoon-style image of four people meeting in a library. There are three logos for Centre for Equitable Library Access, British Columbia Library Association and the Provincial Professional Development program.
June 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Fairware Promotional Products Lanyard Library is helping us to create a more sustainable conference site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20.... Once our conference is over, the lanyards go back to Fairware fairware.com for us to borrow again next year! #sustainable #BCLA2025 #lanyardlibrary #fairwaremade
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May 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Thank you to our 2025 BC Library Conference Refreshment Break Sponsors:@hoopladigital.bsky.social www.cvsmidwesttape.ca @ulscan.bsky.social www.uls.com Whitehots Inc www.whitehots.com We are so grateful for your support! site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20... #BCLA2025
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May 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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"Thank you to our 2025 BC Library Conference Premier Sponsors @bcgeu.bsky.social www.bcgeu.ca
@cupebc.bsky.social www.cupe.bc.ca, Library Bound Inc www.librarybound.com, and UBC Library www.library.ubc.ca site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20...
We are so grateful for your support! #BCLA2025"
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April 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Registration for the 2025 BC Library Conference ends at Midnight tonight, Wednesday, April 23! View the program & register at site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20... We look forward to seeing you May 7-9 in Nanaimo, at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre! #BCLA2025
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April 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Register today for "Organizational Survival Before an Emergency" with Kaitlyn Vecchio and Melanie Reaveley on April 19th! Learn to create plans to ensure "your library's continuous presence as a vital hub of information support if a disaster happens in your community." tinyurl.com/bclalibraryp...
On a blue background, text says, 'Steps for Organizational Survival Before an Emergency. Tuesday, April 29th, 10:00 - 11:00am on Zoom.' A graphic design shows a house shaking, a symbol for fire, and a symbol for a house being flooded. There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Provincial Professional Development program.
April 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Thank you to our 2025 BC Library Conference Refreshment Break Sponsors: @hoopladigital.bsky.social @ulscan.bsky.social and Whitehots Inc
We are so grateful for your support! site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20... #BCLA2025
decorative graphic of a flock of birds flying in formation, silhouetted against a sunrise with mountains and ocean below. Text box reads: “Navigating Together. 2025 BC Library Conference. Thank you to our Refreshment Break Sponsors!" Included are the logos for CVS Midwest Hoopla, United Library Services, Whitehots Inc.
April 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Are you a current member of a Canadian Library Association? thepartnership.ca You can attend the 2025 BC Library conference at a reduced rate and there's still time to register! site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20... Registration closes April 23! #BCLA2025
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April 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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On April 17th, BCLA is hosting a workshop with Indigenous educator, Carolyn Roberts from the Squamish Nation based on her book, 'Re-Storying Education.' Carolyn will provide a framework to decolonize libraries, grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems. Register today! bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...
An outdoor photo of Carolyn Roberts wearing a traditional cedar woven hat and white, fur-lined blanket. Carolyn is an Indigenous woman with shoulder-length brown hair. Text says, 'Re-storying education and decolonizing library practice with Carolyn Roberts. Thursday, April 17, 2:00 - 3:15pm on Zoom.' There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program. Carolyn's book cover, 'Re-Storying Education' is also included.
April 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Thank you Library Bound Inc www.librarybound.com for your generous sponsorship of the 2025 BCLA Awards Luncheon. site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20...
Join us at the 2025 BC Library Conference! #BCLA2025 #premiersponsor
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April 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Are you a current member of a Canadian Library Association? thepartnership.ca You can attend the 2025 BC Library conference at a reduced rate and there's still time to register! site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20... Registration closes April 23! #BCLA2025
April 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Thank you @cupebc.bsky.social www.cupe.bc.ca for your generous sponsorship of our Closing Keynote Kaetrena Davis Kendrick site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20...
Join us at the 2025 BC Library Conference! #BCLA2025 #premiersponsor
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April 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM