Conference Program Updates

Check this page for updates and changes to your printed conference program.

April 13, 2008

The ALPS AGM will take place on Saturday, April 19th from 12:30-1:30pm in Room 170.

Program Update:  F12 Library 2020: The Future of Library Collaboration in British Columbia - New Session Description and Speaker

Leaders from public, post-secondary, school, health, legal and special libraries and affiliated organizations came together in October 2007 at the Library2020 Symposium for a day of visioning and celebration for the BC library community. Come and hear about the discussions at this event, perspectives from different sectors of the library community, work that is currently underway, and future plans for moving Library2020 forward.

Speakers:

• Lynn Copeland, University Librarian & Dean of Library Services, Simon Fraser University
• Bonnie McComb, President, BC Teacher Librarians` Association
• Edel Toner-Rogala, Chief Librarian, Burnaby Public Library
• Peter Wainwright, President, BC Library Trustees Association, Board Chair, Vancouver Island Regional Library  

March 12, 2008

Program Cancellation:  F17 Six Weeks to a Better Catalogue

Program Cancellation:  S3 Opening the Web: Accessibility in a 2.0 World

This session, scheduled for Saturday, April 19 from 10:45am – 12:00pm has been cancelled.

February 28, 2008

Speaker Addition to S29: Romancing Your Library Collections: The Enduring
Appeal of the Romance Genre

New York Times bestselling author Jo Beverley will join panelists Desiree Baron and Daniela Esparo to discuss the timeless appeal of romance. Ms. Beverley, who lives in Victoria, is a 5-time RITA (TM) Award winner and one of Canada's most successful romance authors!

February 26 ,2008

Program Correction regarding BCLA/BCLTA Awards Receptions

The BCLTA Trustees Awards Reception will take place on Friday, April 18th at Richmond Public Library - Brighouse Branch from 5-7pm as indicated on page 39 of the BC Library Conference Program.

The BCLA Awards Reception will take place on Friday, April 18th at the Conference Hotel from 7-11pm.

These are corrections to the Conference at a Glance section on page 8 of the BC Library Conference Program.