F24: BCLTA & ABCPLD STREAM: Session 4 – Public Library Governance: Governance teams and where it all begins

F24: BCLTA & ABCPLD STREAM: Session 4 – Public Library Governance: Governance teams and where it all begins – the Library Act.

Friday, April 17, 2020 at 2:45 PM–3:30 PM EDT

Meeting Room #6

Session Description

Join invited guests from the Ministry of Education, Libraries Branch (not legal experts!) as we explore your questions about practical applications of the Library Act and what it means for governance team accountability.

There will be a facilitated Q&A and then we will wrap of the day with some creative fun!

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

Babs Kelly, BC Library Trustees Association

Biography

Executive Director, BC Library Trustees Association

Andrea Freeman, Vancouver Public Library and Association of BC Public Library Directors

Biography

Executive Director, Association of BC Public Library Directors