Sunday, September 18, 2005

CFP: British Columbia Library Association 2006 meeting

CFP: British Columbia Library Association 2006 meeting

2006 BC Library Conference
Sharing a Vision: The Power of Collaboration
April 20-22, 2006 (Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Burnaby, BC)
http://www.bcla.bc.ca/__page/10160336.100.0.aspx

BCLA and BCLTA invite those working or interested in the field of librarianship to submit program proposals for the annual BC Library Conference.

As in previous years, delegates have the opportunity to showcase their work, discuss pressing issues and upcoming trends, and network with colleagues from a broad range of libraries and library-related services.

Conference Theme
Sharing a Vision: The Power of Collaboration

Conference Website
http://www.bcla.bc.ca/conference

Keynote Speaker - Glen Murray, former Mayor of Winnipeg, will present the Keynote Address. Glen will be speaking about the role of public and academic libraries in the development of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities.

Plenary Session - Paul Born, co-founder and President of Tamarack ˆ An Institute for Community Engagement, will present the Plenary Session. Paul will be speaking about the importance of interagency collaboration in achieving organizational goals.

How To Submit Proposals

Submit proposals online at http://www.bcla.bc.ca/sessions

Deadline for submissions is October 11, 2005.

Note: the Program Committee hopes to receive proposals that complement this year‚s theme, but submissions do not have to be limited to the conference theme.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Pam at pmedland@shaw.ca

Pamela Medland
Conference Program Chair

British Columbia Library Association
pmedland@shaw.ca

Pamela Medland
Public Services Manager
Okanagan Regional Library
T: 250-860-4033 ext. 1110
F: 250-861-8696
E: pmedland@mail.orl.bc.ca