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Building the BC library and information community

 Vancouver, British Columbia
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BC librarian says Alberta's book ban addresses problem that doesn't exist cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6… 1/2
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Naramata’s library at end of life castanet.net/news/Penticton/… After it was discovered that damage to the roof of Naramata’s public library was far more severe -- and costly -- than originally anticipated, a new action plan has been

Naramata’s library at end of life

RDOS discusses options for Naramata’s library at the end of life

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B.C. advocacy groups call for additional libraries funding vancouver.citynews.ca/video/… 1/2

B.C. advocacy groups call for additional libraries funding

Public libraries do more than just provide books, they take care of a number of social and community services. The Association of BC Public Library Directors says service won't last much longer if...

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‘Harmful for the community’: B.C. librarians sound the alarm on need for provincial funding ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article… Librarians across the province are sounding the alarm on the need for more funding from the province.

‘Harmful for the community’: B.C. librarians sound the alarm on need for provincial funding

Librarians across the province are sounding the alarm on the need for more funding from the province.

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Creston Valley Public Library faces rising costs and funding challenges crestonvalleyadvance.ca/loca… Library stretched thin as costs climb, wages ride, and services expand
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B.C. library directors warn of service cuts, call on province to double funding cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c… Public library directors in British Columbia say they are reaching a breaking point with rising demand and costs as provincial funding remains stagnant.
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Public libraries aren't just a place to borrow books — and B.C.'s are at a 'breaking point' vancouversun.com/opinion/col… Without provincial funding keeping pace with local government funding, library directors say they're struggling

Public libraries aren't just a place to borrow books — and B.C.'s are at a 'breaking point'

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Congratulations to the new information professionals graduating today from @goUFV's Library and Information Technology (LIT) program!
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Alert Bay librarian turns 100, entering a new chapter with no plans to quit timescolonist.com/local-news… Thirty-five years after her official retirement, centenarian Joyce Wilby remains chief librarian in Alert Bay, but no longer collects a paycheque.
Joyce Wilby

ALT Joyce Wilby

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As the Vancouver Public Library’s central branch celebrated its 30th anniversary at the end of May, staff reflected on the milestones and memorable moments experienced at the building since it opened on West Georgia Street in 1995. 2/2
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Uncover the rich history of the Vancouver Public Library’s central branch as it celebrates its 30th year ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article… 1/2

Uncover the rich history of the Vancouver Public Library’s central branch as it celebrates its 30th...

As the Vancouver Public Library’s central branch celebrated its 30th anniversary at the end of May, staff reflected on the milestones and memorable moments experienced at the building since it opened...

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Vancouver Public Library celebrating 30 years of the central branch cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6… 1/2

Vancouver Public Library celebrating 30 years of the central branch

This week, the Vancouver Public Library marked 30 years of its central branch location. Story producer Caroline Chan speaks with interim Chief Librarian and CEO Dawn Ibey who was there when they...

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Congratulations to the new information professionals graduating today from @UBCiSchool!
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Cranbrook Library’s Cartastic Naming Challenge results e-know.ca/regions/cranbrook/… Roar, beep, and… well, maybe just roll quietly! The Cranbrook Public Library is excited to announce the winners of its recent “Cartastic Naming Challenge”!

Cranbrook Library's Cartastic Naming Challenge results | Cranbrook

Cranbrook Library's Cartastic Naming Challenge results

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Ben Hyman Appointed Chief Librarian & CEO of Vancouver Public Library librarianship.ca/news/ben-hy… Hyman succeeds Christina de Castell, who departed @VPL earlier this year after seven years as the Library’s CEO.
Ben Hyman Appointed Chief Librarian & CEO of Vancouver Public Library

ALT Ben Hyman Appointed Chief Librarian & CEO of Vancouver Public Library

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Western launches new online MLIS program librarianship.ca/news/wester… The MLIS program at @westernuFIMS is now accepting applications for its first online cohort beginning their studies in January 2026.
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Central Okanagan residents asked to approve borrowing for new West Kelowna library castanet.net/news/Kelowna/53… The Regional District of Central Okanagan is seeking approval from voters to borrow up to $2.5 million for the new West Kelowna library.

Central Okanagan residents asked to approve borrowing for new West Kelowna library

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is seeking approval from voters to borrow up to $2.5 million for the new West Kelowna library.

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Special Libraries Association (SLA) announces dissolution librarianship.ca/news/sla-an… The Special Libraries Association (SLA) has announced it will begin a dissolution process after 116 years of service to the profession.
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Book industry fears Canada's proposed counter-tariffs against U.S.-printed books will do more harm than good cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…

Book industry fears Canada's proposed counter-tariffs against U.S.-printed books will do more harm...

Publishers, booksellers, authors and libraries — basically anyone involved in Canada’s book world — are worried countertariffs, proposed by the Canadian government on U.S.-published works, will do...

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The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition librarianship.ca/blog/the-br… Spoiler alert . . . . . . . . . . Despite the film title, there are reportedly no cameos by any Brutalist-style library buildings. To help, here is a selection of Brutalist library buildings from across Canada.
The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition

ALT The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition

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