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.
Recent Activities
- 2012 UBCM
Recent Bulletins
Library 101 Primer PDF 4 pages updated March 2010 »
Library Introduction 1 page DOC format to customize »
2009 Election Issues »
Election Issues Letter »
Election Issues Letter Attachment »
Library 101 – A Primer for Local Governments 
Library 101: A Primer for Local Governments (PDF)
Library 101: A Primer for Local Governments (Customizable Word Document) »
Library 101: A BC Public Library Primer (PDF) »
Library 101: A BC Public Library Primer (Customizable Word Document) »
Communicating the Importance of Libraries in Tough Economic Times
BCLTA Letter to Premier re Library Funding »
News Articles re Library Funding »
BCLTA and TILMA
TILMA – Key Implications for BC Libraries »