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Event: Search is Evolving

We are kicking off the month of March with a presentation called Search is Evolving – Are the Searchers?: the impact of AI by Marydee Ojala, editor of Online Searcher magazine on Wednesday, March 4th at 10am-11am PDT on Zoom. MaryDee will evaluate the practical...

Event: Inclusive Library Spaces for All

Jenne Amell is a Registered Community Occupational Therapist and Board Vice Chair for the Prince George Public Library presenting a workshop called “Sensing the Possibilities: Creating inclusive library spaces for all” on Thursday, February 26th at 2pm-3pm...

Event: AI Tools in Library Marketing

On Thursday, February 19th at 10am-11:15am PST, we’ll be hosting David Lee King and his workshop “Using AI Tools in Library Marketing” which includes current best practices, AI-focused tools, and a discussion on library AI-related policies and how...

Event: Trauma and Library Workers

Next Wednesday, February 11th at 2pm – 3pm, Mark Reinelt (Director Public Services at Okanagan Regional Library) is offering a workshop called “Hitting the Limit: Trauma and Library Workers.” Learn how to assess incident plans, create strategies to...

Call for 2026 BCLA Award Nominations

Each year the British Columbia Library Association invites the library community to nominate individuals and organizations for awards recognizing outstanding work in libraries throughout the province. Nominations for the 2026 BCLA Awards are now open, and will be...