BCLTA invites all trustees to attend this informative and interactive workshop. BCLTA’s TOP is a comprehensive look at the roles and responsibilities of a library trustee in British Columbia. This workshop introduces trustees to the provincial context for public library leadership, including legislation and services, community advocacy, current issues and strategies for success. The program is driven by a team of regional trainers who deliver sessions in all areas of the province.
Recently, BCLTA has made this program more accessible than ever to trustees around the province in two important ways. First of all, working with Ken, we have trained our own team of regional trainers who will be available to deliver the TOP program in your area of the province. Secondly, through the generous support of Public Library Services Branch, Ministry of Education, and their commitment to promoting education programs for trustees, we are able to offer TOP with no registration fee for 2006, 2007 and 2008. (The previous registration fee was $150/participant.)
The broad content of this workshop makes it ideally suited to new trustees. However, we have had a number of long-serving trustees take this course as a refresher and they have found it a great energizer. It can be a great group activity if the entire board participates.
To view the list of TOP sessions scheduled for 2008 or to register for one of these sessions, REGISTER >
To arrange a local session - send an email to or call Mandy Davies at 604-913-1424.
BCLTA makes all the arrangements for this full day session and we’ll even include a continental breakfast and lunch. The format works best with a group of at least eight participants however we’ll do our best to suit your needs. And, if your board is small you might consider teaming up with another nearby board as it creates a great opportunity to share ideas and network.
Our Training Team
We have a very strong training team with a wealth of experience as library board members. The team includes:
- Colleen Chambers, Richmond
- Don Hamilton, Victoria
- Andy Ackerman, Fort St. John
- Lois Taylor, North Vancouver
- Philip Mantler, Prince George
- Roberta Rodgers, Cranbrook
Past TOP Sessions/Photos
Nov 01 |
2008 |
Chetwynd |
Andy Ackerman |
Sep 27 |
2008 |
Nelson |
Roberta Rodgers |
Jun 14 |
2008 |
Cranbrook |
Colleen Chambers, Roberta Rodgers |
June 13 |
2008 |
Stewart |
Phil Mantler |
May 31 |
2008 |
Bowen Island |
Lois Taylor |
May 02 |
2008 |
Prince George |
Don Hamilton, Phil Mantler |
Apr 17 |
2008 |
Richmond |
Don Hamilton |
Mar 29 |
2008 |
Squamish |
Colleen Chambers |
Mar 08 |
2008 |
Smithers |
Andy Ackerman |
Feb 16 |
2008 |
West Vancouver <more...> |
Colleen Chambers |
Nov 10 |
2007 |
Pouce Coupe |
Andy Ackerman |
Nov 03 |
2007 |
Kimberley |
Christine Rinaldi |
Jun 16 |
2007 |
Grand Forks |
Colleen Chambers |
Jun 09 |
2007 |
Granisle |
Dave Sherwood |
Jun 09 |
2007 |
Squamish |
Colleen Chambers |
May 10 |
2007 |
Kelowna |
Colleen Chambers |
Mar 17 |
2007 |
Sechelt |
Lois Taylor |
Mar 17 |
2007 |
Taylor |
Andy Ackerman |
Feb 24 |
2007 |
Burnaby <more...> |
Colleen Chambers |
Feb 03 |
2007 |
Prince George |
Dave Sherwood |
Nov 19 |
2006 |
Prince Rupert |
Dave Sherwood |
Nov 18 |
2006 |
Salt Spring Island |
Don Hamilton |
Nov 04 |
2006 |
Rossland |
Christine Rinaldi |
Nov 04 |
2006 |
Fort Nelson |
Andy Ackerman |
Oct 21 |
2006 |
Houston |
Lois Taylor |
Oct 21 |
2006 |
Cranbrook |
Christine Rinaldi |
Oct 14 |
2006 |
Pemberton |
Colleen Chambers and Lois Taylor |
Sep 23 |
2006 |
Chetwynd |
Andy Ackerman |
Sep 09 |
2006 |
Kitimat <more...> |
Dave Sherwood |
Jun 17 |
2006 |
Fort St John |
Andy Ackerman |
Jun 10 |
2006 |
Castlegar |
Christine Rinaldi |
May 27 |
2006 |
Vanderhoof |
Dave Sherwood |
May 27 |
2006 |
Grand Forks |
Christine Rinaldi |
May 13 |
2006 |
Hudson Hope |
Andy Ackerman |
Apr 20 |
2006 |
Burnaby |
Don Hamilton/ Andy Ackerman |
Feb 25 |
2006 |
Richmond |
Ken Haycock |
Apr 25 |
2005 |
Prince George |
Ken Haycock |
Apr 21 |
2005 |
Burnaby |
Ken Haycock |
Mar 26 |
2005 |
North Vancouver |
Ken Haycock |
Feb 26 |
2005 |
Powell River |
Ken Haycock |
Jun 20 |
2004 |
Victoria <more...> |
Ken Haycock |
May 15 |
2004 |
Fernie |
Ken Haycock |
May 8 |
2004 |
Pouce Coupe |
Ken Haycock |
Feb 28 |
2004 |
North Vancouver <more...> |
Ken Haycock |
Oct 18 |
2003 |
Prince George |
Ken Haycock |
May 29 |
2003 |
Harrison |
Ken Haycock |
Feb 22 |
2003 |
Vancouver <more...>
Evaluation results available in Spring 2003 Open Door Newsletter |
Ken Haycock |
May 31 |
2002 |
Nelson <more...> |
Marianne Hall, Joan Jarman |
Feb 23 |
2002 |
Vancouver <more...> |
Sally Gibson and Ernest Neumann |
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