BC Library Trustees' Association
 

BCLTA's ADVOCACY WORK

BCLTA engages at a provincial level on behalf of library boards across BC. Our ongoing advocacy work includes:

  • Regular meetings with the Director of the Public Library Services Branch to discuss library issues from a trustee perspective, and to advocate for positive change in provincial support for libraries;
  • Annual meeting with the Minister responsible for libraries;
  • Meetings and contact with other Ministers as required;
  • Regular correspondence with provincial and federal officials on legislation, issues and initiatives that directly or indirectly affect libraries;
  • Participation in the annual Union of BC Municipalities Convention – BCLTA organizes the BC Library Reception, which is co-hosted with the BC Library Association (BCLA) and the Association of BC Public Library Directors (ABCPLD), and ensures libraries are “top of mind” with local elected officials;
  • Regular contact and meetings with other library organizations, such as BCLA, ABCPLD, the BC Teacher Librarians Association, the Canadian Library Trustees’ Association, etc.

Submitted Briefs and Meetings

 

 

Recent Bulletins

TILMA Dispute Resolution Letter Oct 26, 2009

TILMA Update
TILMA Update Att 1 d
TILMA Update Att 2 d

2009 Election Issues
Election Issues Letter d
Election Issues Letter Attachment d

Library 101 – A Primer for Local Governments d
Library 101: A Primer for Local Governments (PDF) d

Library 101: A Primer for Local Governments (Customizable Word Document) download
Library 101: A BC Public Library Primer (PDF) download
Library 101: A BC Public Library Primer (Customizable Word Document) download

Library Funding Letter Campaign
Articles on Increased Library Usage and Library Funding Concerns download
BCLTA Letter to Premier re Library Funding download

Library Highway Signs…On Hold for Now

Possible Re-introduction of Copyright Act Amendments
BCLTA Letter re Copyright Act download

Communicating the Importance of Libraries in Tough Economic Times
BCLTA Letter to Premier re Library Funding download
News Articles re Library Funding download

Library Act Review

BCLTA and TILMA
TILMA – Key Implications for BC Libraries download