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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.

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, 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.

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 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.

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...

AI and Libraries with Fiona O'Connor | BCLA

Next week, Fiona O'Connor the Senior Services Specialist in Digital Initiatives at Toronto Public Library will be presenting "AI & Libraries: Shaping the Future of Services" on Wed. June 11th at 11am - 12:15pm PDT and we hope you can attend! Register today. bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...

Creating a Change-Friendly Culture | BCLA

There's one week left to register for the workshop "Creating a Change-Friendly Library Culture" on Wed. June 4th at 10am PDT on Zoom with Anne O'Shea of Craft Strategic. Learn how to foster openness to change and confidently lead your team. Register today!
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Registration for the 2025 BCLA AGM is now open - join us on June 18th at 6pm! bclaconnect.ca/blog/registe...

Impact of Tariffs on BC Libraries | BCLA

This Friday, May 30th at 10am - 11:15am PDT, Scott Hargrove CEO of Fraser Valley Regional Library is offering a special presentation on the Impact of Tariffs on BC Libraries via Zoom. Register today!
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Generative AI Research Basics | BCLA Presenter:  Rich McCue is the Digital Scholarship Commons Manager at the University of Victoria. Description: This session is designed as a gentle introduction to Generative AI (GenAI) as well as bein...

There's still room to register for our upcoming AI event on Thursday, May 22 at 1:30 PDT with Rich McCue from University of Victoria. The session is designed as a gentle introduction to Generative AI Research Basics.

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The 2025-26 BCLA Board slate has been announced, and the call for additional nominations is open until May 27: bclaconnect.ca/blog/2025-26...

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2025 BC Library Conference this year! We had an amazing time seeing all of you, and watching people connect and share 😊

We've already started planning for next year: April 22-24, 2026 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. See you there!
#BCLA2025 #BCLA2026

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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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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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"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"

Copyright Issues and Advocacy Donald Taylor (SFU) and Trish Mau (BPL) of the CFLA-FCAB Copyright Committee provided a one-hour session on the latest copyright news and issues in the areas of…

If you missed the workshop, "Copyright Issues and Advocacy" last week with Don Taylor and Trish Mau of the CFLA-FCAB Copyright Committee, the recording is now available on BCLA's Vimeo account: vimeo.com/1078408214

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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

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.

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...

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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

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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

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.

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...

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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

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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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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Thank you BCGEU @bcgeu.bsky.social www.bcgeu.ca for your generous sponsorship of Plenary Session, Holding the Line: Navigating Contemporary Questions of Intellectual Freedom in Libraries Together site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20... Join us at the 2025 BC Library Conference! #BCLA2025 #premiersponsor

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Thank you UBC Library www.library.ubc.ca for your generous sponsorship of our Opening Day Keynote Khari Wendell McClelland site.pheedloop.com/event/bcla20...
See you at the 2025 BC Library Conference! #BCLA2025 #premiersponsor

On a light blue background text says, 'Stand Informed Legal Advice Services. Wed. April 9th, 10:30am-11:45am on Zoom.' There are three logos for Stand Informed, British Columbia Library Association, and BCLA Provincial Professional Development.

Join us on Wed. April 9 for "Stand Informed Legal Advice: a BC service for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence" at 10:30-11:45am. The workshop will empower library staff to be prepared to support our patrons, co-workers, friends and family. Register today: bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...

On a blue background the text says 'Building a Culture of Compassion, Support, and Communication in the Workspace of a Public Library Staff. Wed. March 26th 11am-12pm on Zoom with Kiran Ghag and Laura Weisgarber." The image includes two semi-circle logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development Program. There are two head shots of Kiran and Laura who both have mid-length brown hair and wear glasses.

On March 26th at 11am PST, Kiran Ghag and Laura Weisgarber will present a virtual edition of their workshop "Building a Culture of Compassion, Support, and Communication in the Workspace of Public Library Staff" via Zoom (includes a recording). Register today! bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...

On a blue background there is a headshot of Dr. Anne Pasek who has short, light-brown hair, wearing glasses and a blue jacket in front of a forest. There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program.

There's still time to register for Dr. Anne Pasek's presentation, "A Pessimist's Guide to 'AI': Hype, Bias, Environmental Harms and What to Do About Them" on Wed. March 5th at 11am PST on Zoom, which is part of our AI Exploration Series. bclaconnect.ca/resources/co...

Call for IMMEDIATE action: LCSH is officially proposing changes from "Mexico, Gulf of" to "America, Gulf of" and "Denali" to "Mt. Mckinley": classweb.org/tentative-su...
Send feedback to listcomments@loc.gov by TODAY, Tuesday, February 18, to oppose these changes

Nominations for the 2025 BCLA Awards are now open! Help us recognize and celebrate the good work happening in BC libraries: bclaconnect.ca/blog/2025-bc...

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Early bird registration for the 2025 BC Library Conference is open! Join us in Nanaimo from May 7-9: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEGRC...