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7:45am PDT
Breakfast
Monday June 9, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am PDT
8:30am PDT
Keynote Address: Defying Gravity Beyond Hope by Gohar Ashoughian
Monday June 9, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Speakers
Dean of Libraries, Simon Fraser University
Gohar Ashoughian joined Simon Fraser University (SFU) as Dean of Libraries and University Librarian in November 2024. She provides strategic and executive leadership for SFU’s multi-campus library system, which includes the W.A.C. Bennett Library (Burnaby), Belzberg Library (Vancouver...
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10:00am PDT
10:00am PDT
10:00am PDT
The Aberdeen Tiny Library: Not Just for Munchkins
LIMITED
Monday June 9, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Speakers
Branch Head, Aberdeen Tiny Library / Thompson-Nicola Regional Library
After growing up on a farm and driving very large things for a living, Mike came to the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library 17 years ago, first as the Driver, then the Branch Head of the Bookmobile/Mobile Library with short stints as Branch Head of the Chase and Merritt libraries. Mike...
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10:00am PDT
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11:15am PDT
Building Anti-Racism Resources to Support Learners
Monday June 9, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Speakers
District Learning Commons Teacher-Librarian, School District 57
Joseph Jeffery is the District Learning Commons Teacher-Librarian in School District 57 – Prince George, BC where he supports teacher-librarians in creating and maintaining information literacy rich library learning commons programming, designing participatory and flexible learning...
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11:15am PDT
Restorative Practice: A Philosophy and Practical Approach for Libraries
LIMITED
Monday June 9, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
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Library Director, Lillooet Area Library Association
Toby Mueller is the Library Director for the Lillooet Area Library Association. Short on credentials, but long on experience, she brings years of community based organizing to her work as a Community Librarian and administrator. After working toward a degree in Environmental Studies...
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11:15am PDT
The New Clicklaw: A Lesson in Legal Sourcery
LIMITED
Monday June 9, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Speakers
Librarian, Courthouse Libraries BC
Alise Nelson (she/her) is a graduate of Simon Fraser University and holds an MLIS from the University of Alberta. She previously worked at the Prince George Public Library doing collections and youth programming before transitioning to Courthouse Libraries in the spring of 2020 where...
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Program Manager, LawMatters Program & Local Libraries
As LawMatters program manager, Megan works with public libraries to enhance public access to legal information in communities throughout British Columbia. She draws on her years of experience as a law librarian to offer peer-to-peer collection development support and legal reference...
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Outreach & Reference Librarian, LawMatters program and Courthouse Libraries
Rachel splits her time between the LawMatters program and Courthouse Libraries’ reference services. In her work with LawMatters, she provides legal reference training, co-creates recommended title lists for the grant program, and creates website content and communications to public...
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11:15am PDT
11:15am PDT
Update from the Public Library Accessibility Working Group
LIMITED
Monday June 9, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Speakers
Executive Director, BC Library Association
I love discussing almost any aspect of libraries, especially BCLA's key priorities right now: accessibility, advocacy, anti-racism, climate action, intellectual freedom, and professional development. I always want to hear how I can help to support libraries and library workers, how...
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12:15pm PDT
1:30pm PDT
Intellectual Freedom: A Timely Tune Up [Part 1]
Monday June 9, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Speakers
Scholar-in-Residence 2024/2025, Centre for Free Expression
Dr. Toni Samek (School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta) is Scholar-in-Residence 2024-2025 at the Centre for Free Expression (Toronto Metropolitan University). Toni brings over 30 years experience in intellectual freedom and librarianship across sectors.
1:30pm PDT
1:30pm PDT
1:30pm PDT
There’s No Place Like Accessible Social Media and Newsletters
LIMITED
Monday June 9, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
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Outreach Coordinator, National Network for Equitable Library Service
Megan Sellmer is the Outreach Coordinator for the National Network for Equitable Library Service. She is passionate about accessibility and helping libraries provide accessible services for patrons with print disabilities. She received her graduate degree in Digital Humanities and...
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2:30pm PDT
2:45pm PDT
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2:45pm PDT
2:45pm PDT
Intellectual Freedom: A Timely Tune Up [Part 2]
LIMITED
Monday June 9, 2025 2:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Speakers
Scholar-in-Residence 2024/2025, Centre for Free Expression
Dr. Toni Samek (School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta) is Scholar-in-Residence 2024-2025 at the Centre for Free Expression (Toronto Metropolitan University). Toni brings over 30 years experience in intellectual freedom and librarianship across sectors.
4:00pm PDT
4:00pm PDT
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion through Passive Programming
LIMITED
Monday June 9, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Speakers SW
Community Engagement Library Assistant, Prince George Public Library
Born and raised on Lheidli T’enneh Keyoh, Sarah has worked at the Prince George library since 2021 and on the youth programming team since 2022. She has a passion for public spaces, arts and music, and for creating programs that bring community closer together.
5:30pm PDT