F12: BCLATA & ABCPLD STREAM: Session 2 – Public Library Governance: The why and how for public libraries as spaces for democratic action.
Session Description
Come join us for lightning talks (fast and bright!) that spark thinking and discussions on the shared leadership responsibilities of the governance team (board and library director). This session will include a fast round of table poster sessions and report outs.
The lightning talks will start with Rebecca Burbank and Chloe Smith from the Powell River Public Library and will be followed by other fast and bright speakers.
This day of sessions with a focus on public library governance is hosted by the BC Library Trustees Association (BCLTA) and the Association of BC Public Library Directors. Drop by and meet BCLTA and ABCPLD staff and board members. Babs Kelly (BCLTA) and Andrea Freeman (ABCPLD) will be on hand to welcome everyone, facilitate activities and Q&As, and as the day progresses will hand out goodies and prizes as needed.
Speakers
Rebecca Burbank, Powell River Public Library
Biography
Rebecca Burbank is the Chief Librarian at the Powell River Public Library where she is responsible for supporting a team of creative individuals who work in the delight and fray that is public service. She enjoys outreach and building networks in her remote community and strongly believes that there is no such thing as a bad beach day.
Chloe Smith
Biography
Chloe Smith has been a Trustee of the Powell River Public Library since 2016, Vice Chair since 2018 and Chair of the Fundraising Committee for the New Library project. Chloe is the owner and General Manager of Townsite Brewing, a successful craft brewery in Powell River employing 15 highly engaged, uber talented people.