BC Library Association

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BCLA is the professional association for library workers and libraries from all library sectors in British Columbia. bclaconnect.ca

On a light blue background the text says "Restorative Practice: Why should public libraries learn to use it? Hosted by Toby Mueller. Tuesday, June 16th at 2pm-3pm Pacific, virtually on Zoom." There is a line drawing graphic of balanced scales and two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program.
On a light blue background, the text says "Personal Planning and Representation Agreements to Support Library Patrons. Presented by: Audrey Jun of Nidus. Tuesday, June 9th, 2pm-3pm Pacific, virtually on Zoom." There is a headshot of Audrey, who is a young Asian woman with mid-length black hair. She is smiling and wears a gray cardigan over a black shirt. There are three logos for Nidus, British Columbia Library Association, and the Professional Development Program included.
On a light blue background, the text says "Panel: Development AI Policies in Canadian Public Libraries featuring Laural Raine, Patricia Lesku, and Vicky Varga. Tuesday, May 26th at 10am-11:30am Pacific, Virtually on Zoom." There is an image generated by Canva AI that shows a group of adults seated a table with their laptops, and there are book shelves in the background. There are two logos at the bottom for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development Program.
On a light blue background, the text says, "Creating Accessible Library Services for Children with Disabilities. Presented by: Jessica Desormeaux (CELA) and Megan Sellmer (NNELS). Wednesday, May 20th at 10am-11am PST, virtually on Zoom." There is a photo of three children pointing at a picture book. And the logos of the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program are included.
photo of BC Library Conference Closing Keynote speaker, Dr. Shahana Alibhai. Text reads: "Thank you to our 2026 BC Library Conference Closing Keynote Sponsor." Below is the word mark logo for CUPE BC.
A drawing of lit Edison bulbs growing out of the ground with leaves around their bases, symbolizing the generation and growth of ideas.Banner reads “Brave ideas, Bright Futures. 2026 BC Library Conference.” Additional text reads: "Thank you to our 2026 Awards Lunch Sponsor!" Below is the logo for Library Bound.
photo of BC Library Conference Plenary Session speaker Laura Winton. Text reads: "Thank you to our 2026 BC Library Conference Plenary Session Sponsor." Below is the word mark logo for BCGEU.
photo of BC Library Conference Plenary Session speaker Laura Winton. Text reads: "Thank you to our 2026 BC Library Conference Plenary Session Sponsor." Below is the word mark logo for BCGEU.
photo of BC Library Conference Opening Keynote speaker Dr. Jenna Hartel. Text reads: "Thank you to our 2026 BC Library Conference Opening Keynote Sponsor." Below is the word mark logo for UBC Library.
A drawing of lit Edison bulbs growing out of the ground with leaves around their bases, symbolizing the generation and growth of ideas.Banner reads: “Brave ideas, Bright Futures. 2026 BC Library Conference" Additional text reads: "Thank you to our 2026 Refreshment Break Sponsors!" Included are the logos for United Library Services and Whitehots.
A drawing of lit Edison bulbs growing out of the ground with leaves around their bases, symbolizing the generation and growth of ideas.Banner reads: “Brave ideas, Bright Futures. 2026 BC Library Conference. Additional text reads: "Visit our 2026 Exhibitors!" Included are the logos for the 2026 BC Library Conference Exhibitors, arranged in alphabetic order.
On a light blue background the text says "The Co-op Gaming Experience: Cross-generational inclusion. Presented by Chris Knapp, Tuesday, April 14th, 10am-11am PST Virtually on Zoom." A head shot of Chris is included. He is a young, white man with curly short hair. He is smiling, wearing a dark green shirt, and is standing in front of book shelves at the library.
A drawing of lit Edison bulbs growing out of the ground with leaves around their bases, symbolizing the generation and growth of ideas.Banner reads: “Brave ideas, Bright Futures. 2026 BC Library Conference" Additional text reads: "Thank you to our 2026 Refreshment Break Sponsors!" Included are the logos for United Library Services and Whitehots.
On a light blue background the text says, 'Open Data & AI: what if we used AI as an excuse to provide structured open data to our communities?' Presented by Mita Williams. Wednesday, April 8th at 10am-11am PST, Virtually on Zoom. There is a headshot of Mita, who has dark, graying hair at shoulder length. She has lighter skin, wears glasses and is smiling. She wears a green sweater over a dark collared shirt.
On a light blue background, the text says "Navigating Toward Better Accessibility in Audiobooks, presented by Simon Jaeger and Ioana Gandrabur, Wednesday March 25th at 10am-11am PST, virtually on Zoom." There is a graphic symbol showing a computer monitor with a headset next to two books. The logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Provincial Professional Development program are included.
A drawing of lit Edison bulbs growing out of the ground with leaves around their bases, symbolizing the generation and growth of ideas.Banner reads “Brave ideas, Bright Futures. 2026 BC Library Conference.” Additional text reads: "Thank you to our 2026 Awards Lunch Sponsor!" Below is the logo for Library Bound.
On a light blue background the text says, 'From Barriers to Belonging: designing a community hub that centers the needs of marginalized patrons. Presented by McKelle Hansen. Thursday, March 12th, 10am-11am PST, Virtually on Zoom.' There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program. A simple graphic shows two people entering through an open door.
photo of BC Library Conference Closing Keynote speaker, Dr. Shahana Alibhai. Text reads: "Thank you to our 2026 BC Library Conference Closing Keynote Sponsor." Below is the word mark logo for CUPE BC.
On a light blue background the text says, "Search Is Evolving: the Impact of AI" hosted by Marydee Ojala, Online Searcher magazine editor. Wednesday, March 4th at 10am-11am PDT Virtually on Zoom. There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program. A headshot of Marydee is included. She is an older, white woman with long hair. She wears glasses and is smiling. Marydee wears a patterned jacket with splashes of colour in teal, black, green and gray, over a black shirt, with a beaded black necklace.
A drawing of lit Edison bulbs growing out of the ground with leaves around their bases, symbolizing the generation and growth of ideas. Banner reads “Brave ideas, Bright Futures. 2026 BC Library Conference" Below is the logo for BCGEU
photo of BC Library Conference Opening Keynote speaker Dr. Jenna Hartel. Text reads: "Thank you to our 2026 BC Library Conference Opening Keynote Sponsor." Below is the word mark logo for UBC Library.
On a light blue background, the text says "Sensing the Possibilities: Creating inclusive library spaces for all. Hosted by: Jenne Amell. Thursday, February 26th, 2pm-3pm PDT virtually on Zoom." There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development Program. A graphic in a purple hue shows three people observing a large book with one person pointing to text with oversized hands.
A drawing of lit Edison bulbs growing out of the ground with leaves around their bases, symbolizing the generation and growth of ideas. Banner reads: “Brave ideas, Bright Futures. 2026 BC Library Conference. Additional text reads: "Thank you to our Premier Sponsors!" Included are the logos for BCGEU, CUPEBC, Library Bound, and UBC Library.
On a light blue background the text says "Using AI Tools in Library Marketing hosted by David Lee King. Thursday, February 19th, 10am-11:15am PDT Virtually on Zoom." There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program. And, there is an image generated by Google Geminis from David's website, like a swirling galaxy with AI in the center.
On a light blue background the text says, "Hitting the Limit: Trauma and Library Workers. Hosted by Mark Reinelt, Okanaga Regional Library. Wednesday, February 11th, 2pm-3pm PST Virtually on Zoom." There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program. A headshot of Mark is included. Mark is a white, middle-aged man, with a graying, trim beard and moustache. He is smiling, wearing a dark gray business jacket and white button-up collar shirt.
On a light blue background the text says 'Financial Statements for Library Workers: Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Presented by Ann Johannes. Thursday, February 5th, 11am - 12pm PST. Virtually on Zoom.' There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development Program. The graphic image shows cartoon characters of two women sitting at a desk discussing a book. There are images behind them of a graphic with dollar symbols.
On a light blue background the text says "Increasing Climate Literacy in Your Community. Wednesday, January 21st, 2pm - 3:15pm Virtually on Zoom. Presented by Joan Gillies and Kristen Andrews of RegenerateBC & Caitlin MacRae of NWPL." There are three simple logos for RegenerateBC, British Columbia Library Association and their Professional Development program. A graphic design shows a person planting a tree, bushes growing in front of an industrial building, and hands holding a globe with a heart symbol.
On a light blue background the text says, 'Accessible Social Media and Newsletters. Megan Sellmer. National Network for Equitable Library Service. Thursday, January 15, 10am to 11am PDT on Zoom.' There are threes logos for NNELS, British Columbia Library Association and the Professional Development program. A graphic image shows three people seated at a table. One woman is in her wheelchair typing on a laptop, and two women are on chairs, working on a laptop and cell phone. There are happy face emojis above symbols that represent a chart, speech bubble and newsletter.
A snow lantern with a glowing candle inside against a dark blue background of trees and snow, with the message "Hoping your holidays include many small moments of beauty, light and peace. From all of us at BCLA"
On a light blue background the text says "AI Workshop Design for Newcomers in Public Libraries. Hosted by: Shirley Chan Coquitlam Public Library. Thursday, December 11th, 10am - 11:30am PDT Virtually on Zoom.' There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development Program. There is a headshot of Shirley, who is a young Asian woman with mid-length dark hair, wearing glasses, earrings and a necklace with colourful beads. She wears a coral coloured ruffled blouse and a pink cardigan. She is smiling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
small butterfly, flying below the words "Canadian Library Month"
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.
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.
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.
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.
decorative graphic of a flock of birds flying in formation, silhouetted against a sunrise with mountains and ocean below. Graphic reads: “Navigating Together. 2025 BC Library Conference May 7-9, 2025."
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.
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 Premier Sponsors!" Included are the logos for BCGEU, CUPEBC, Library Bound, and UBC Library.
decorative graphic of a flock of birds flying in formation, silhouetted against a sunrise with mountains and ocean below. Graphic reads: “Navigating Together. 2025 BC Library Conference May 7-9, 2025."
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.
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.
decorative graphic of a flock of birds flying in formation, silhouetted against a sunrise with mountains and ocean below. Graphic reads: “Navigating Together. 2025 BC Library Conference May 7-9, 2025."
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.
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 2025 Awards Luncheon Sponsor!" At the bottom is the logo for Library Bound.
photo of BC Library Conference Closing Keynote speaker, Kaetrena Davis Kendrick. Text box reads: "Thank you to our 2025 BC Library Conference Closing Keynote Sponsor." At the bottom is the word mark logo for CUPE BC.
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 Plenary Session Sponsor!" At the bottom is the logo for BCGEU.
photo of BC Library Conference Opening Keynote speaker, Khari Wendell McClelland. Text box reads: "Thank you to our 2025 BC Library Conference Opening Keynote Sponsor". Below is the word mark logo for UBC Library.
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.
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 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.