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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 and...
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 PDT on...
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 they can help or...
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 work through...
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...
Event: Financial Statements for Library Workers
Are you responsible for understanding your library's financial position but don't know what everything means? Join former accountant and BCLA Treasurer, Ann Johannes for a workshop called "Financial Statements for Library Workers: Everything you wanted to know but...
Introducing new BCLA UX Interest Group
On behalf of the BCLA Board, I’m pleased to introduce the newest BCLA interest group: The UX Interest Group! User experience (UX) refers to an approach to improving every interaction with an organization and its services. In libraries, this can apply to web...
Scholarships available for the 2026 BC Library Conference
BCLA invites applications for our BC Library Conference Scholarships. Applications are being accepted until Friday, February 13 (11:59 PM). These awards are a great opportunity for people who need some additional support in order to attend the BC Library Conference....
Registration Open for the 2026 BC Library Conference
We are delighted to announce that registration for the 2026 BC Library Conference is now open. You can view the schedule and register now! Our theme is Brave Ideas, Bright Futures. We are inspired by the work happening in libraries and by our enduring belief that...
Event: Increasing Climate Literacy
On Wednesday, January 21st at 2pm - 3:15pm PST, the event "Increasing Climate Literacy in Your Community" will be presented on Zoom by Joan Gillies and Kristen Andrews of RegenerateBC and NWPL Programming Librarian, Caitlin MacRae. "If you are interested in reducing...