Sarah Felkar
@sfelkar.bsky.social
Queer Canadian Librarian on the west coast. I work with technology and education. Otherwise I knit, sew, weave, read, and play D&D whenever I can.
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West Vancouver library turns the page celebrating 75 years in the community
West Vancouver library turns the page celebrating 75 years in the community
The library is holding several special events to mark the milestone
dlvr.it
November 1, 2025 at 3:35 AM
West Vancouver library turns the page celebrating 75 years in the community
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A wearable ereader? Sure, why not. laurabrady.ca/blog/a-weara...
A Wearable Ereader? Sure! — Laura Brady
The Sol Reader is a pair of glasses that have an e-ink screen built into the lenses. It’s a wearable ereader!
laurabrady.ca
October 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A wearable ereader? Sure, why not. laurabrady.ca/blog/a-weara...
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Register today for "Misinformation and Public Libraries" on Wed. Oct. 29th with Deb Hutchison Koep, Devon Greyson, and Leigh Anne Palmer. The spread of false information is a formidable threat - this session will explore how public libraries can approach this growing challenge. tinyurl.com/bclaevent
October 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Register today for "Misinformation and Public Libraries" on Wed. Oct. 29th with Deb Hutchison Koep, Devon Greyson, and Leigh Anne Palmer. The spread of false information is a formidable threat - this session will explore how public libraries can approach this growing challenge. tinyurl.com/bclaevent
Trying out sharing my monthly @thestorygraph.com reading history! A month of good stories!
September 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Trying out sharing my monthly @thestorygraph.com reading history! A month of good stories!
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B.C. libraries are vital hubs for learning, connection, and opportunity. Sustained funding is key to keeping services like digital access and literacy programs strong!
Read the full @vancouversun.bsky.social article:
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
#libraries #community @bcla.bsky.social
Read the full @vancouversun.bsky.social article:
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
#libraries #community @bcla.bsky.social
Public libraries aren't just a place to borrow books — and B.C.'s are at a 'breaking point'
Fumano: Without provincial funding keeping pace with local government funding, library directors say they're struggling
vancouversun.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
B.C. libraries are vital hubs for learning, connection, and opportunity. Sustained funding is key to keeping services like digital access and literacy programs strong!
Read the full @vancouversun.bsky.social article:
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
#libraries #community @bcla.bsky.social
Read the full @vancouversun.bsky.social article:
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
#libraries #community @bcla.bsky.social
Having a fun time installing Linux Mint on my soon to be unsupported Windows 10 Surface! Getting most things set up was a breeze, the only thing left is my camera - but this has been much easier than the last time I used Linux.
August 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Having a fun time installing Linux Mint on my soon to be unsupported Windows 10 Surface! Getting most things set up was a breeze, the only thing left is my camera - but this has been much easier than the last time I used Linux.
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We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards! lambdaliterary.org/2025/07/anno...
Announcing the Finalists for the 37th Annual Lambda Literary Awards
This year marks 37 years
lambdaliterary.org
July 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards! lambdaliterary.org/2025/07/anno...
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NNELS already has hundreds of these titles in accessible and alternate formats, and will be adding more! You can explore this recently added collection on the NNELS website: nnels.ca/relations/re...
We hope you enjoy this expanding collection celebrating British Columbia’s stories and voices!
We hope you enjoy this expanding collection celebrating British Columbia’s stories and voices!
Read Local BC | National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)
Books BC, in partnership with the BC Libraries Cooperative, has launched the Read Local BC eBookshelf — a collection of books published right here in British Columbia that bring local stories to…
nnels.ca
July 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
NNELS already has hundreds of these titles in accessible and alternate formats, and will be adding more! You can explore this recently added collection on the NNELS website: nnels.ca/relations/re...
We hope you enjoy this expanding collection celebrating British Columbia’s stories and voices!
We hope you enjoy this expanding collection celebrating British Columbia’s stories and voices!
These are so fun! I highly recommend going on one of these tours.
We have some of the best drinking water in the world and you can sign up for free tours to see where it all comes from.
July looked booked up but there are some spots in August available for either Capilano, Coquitlam, or Lower Seymour
🌎🚰 #vancouver
July looked booked up but there are some spots in August available for either Capilano, Coquitlam, or Lower Seymour
🌎🚰 #vancouver
Free Watershed Tours in Metro Vancouver
Free Watershed Tours in Metro Vancouver » Learn about ecosystems, water protection, and how we have some of the cleanest water sources.
miss604.com
July 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
These are so fun! I highly recommend going on one of these tours.
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It's #GuideFriday at NNELS! If you're interested in learning how to make your emails accessible, check out Accessible Libraries' "Email Accessibility Checklist" for a great guide to teach you how. The resource is available here: accessiblelibraries.ca/resources/ch...
Checklist: Email Accessibility – AccessibleLibraries.ca
Creator: Accessible Libraries
accessiblelibraries.ca
July 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It's #GuideFriday at NNELS! If you're interested in learning how to make your emails accessible, check out Accessible Libraries' "Email Accessibility Checklist" for a great guide to teach you how. The resource is available here: accessiblelibraries.ca/resources/ch...
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RLBC Staff Picks: eBook Edition!
Check out these titles as ebooks anytime, anywhere, with the RLBC eBookshelf on Libby! These are the books we're most excited to check out 🤓
Find out more about RLBC eBookshelf: www.readlocalbc.ca/ebookshelf/
@greystonebooks.bsky.social
@ubcpress.bsky.social
Check out these titles as ebooks anytime, anywhere, with the RLBC eBookshelf on Libby! These are the books we're most excited to check out 🤓
Find out more about RLBC eBookshelf: www.readlocalbc.ca/ebookshelf/
@greystonebooks.bsky.social
@ubcpress.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
RLBC Staff Picks: eBook Edition!
Check out these titles as ebooks anytime, anywhere, with the RLBC eBookshelf on Libby! These are the books we're most excited to check out 🤓
Find out more about RLBC eBookshelf: www.readlocalbc.ca/ebookshelf/
@greystonebooks.bsky.social
@ubcpress.bsky.social
Check out these titles as ebooks anytime, anywhere, with the RLBC eBookshelf on Libby! These are the books we're most excited to check out 🤓
Find out more about RLBC eBookshelf: www.readlocalbc.ca/ebookshelf/
@greystonebooks.bsky.social
@ubcpress.bsky.social
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Get ready for the 2025 Braille Literacy Canada Symposium! On Friday, June 13, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm Pacific / 1 pm to 5 pm Eastern, join braille readers, educators, parents, and others passionate about braille literacy. Register now: www.brailleliteracycanada.ca/en/programs/...
2025 Braille Literacy Canada Symposium
Unlocking Access - Ouvrir les portes au sucès
www.brailleliteracycanada.ca
June 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Get ready for the 2025 Braille Literacy Canada Symposium! On Friday, June 13, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm Pacific / 1 pm to 5 pm Eastern, join braille readers, educators, parents, and others passionate about braille literacy. Register now: www.brailleliteracycanada.ca/en/programs/...
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It's never been easier to browse BC ebooks! Now there's no excuse not to #ReadLocal this summer 📚
Learn more: buff.ly/JKqL4Xn
Learn more: buff.ly/JKqL4Xn
June 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
It's never been easier to browse BC ebooks! Now there's no excuse not to #ReadLocal this summer 📚
Learn more: buff.ly/JKqL4Xn
Learn more: buff.ly/JKqL4Xn
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It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day!
Everyone deserves equitable access to information, regardless of ability. Our co-op is continually working to identify and remove accessibility barriers in the services we provide to our members.
bc.libraries.coop/about/access...
#GAAD #accessibility
Everyone deserves equitable access to information, regardless of ability. Our co-op is continually working to identify and remove accessibility barriers in the services we provide to our members.
bc.libraries.coop/about/access...
#GAAD #accessibility
bc.libraries.coop
May 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day!
Everyone deserves equitable access to information, regardless of ability. Our co-op is continually working to identify and remove accessibility barriers in the services we provide to our members.
bc.libraries.coop/about/access...
#GAAD #accessibility
Everyone deserves equitable access to information, regardless of ability. Our co-op is continually working to identify and remove accessibility barriers in the services we provide to our members.
bc.libraries.coop/about/access...
#GAAD #accessibility
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If you missed the workshop, "Copyright Issues and Advocacy" last week with Don Taylor and Trish Mau of the CFLA-FCAB Copyright Committee, the recording is now available on BCLA's Vimeo account: vimeo.com/1078408214
Copyright Issues and Advocacy
Donald Taylor (SFU) and Trish Mau (BPL) of the CFLA-FCAB Copyright Committee provided a one-hour session on the latest copyright news and issues in the areas of…
vimeo.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you missed the workshop, "Copyright Issues and Advocacy" last week with Don Taylor and Trish Mau of the CFLA-FCAB Copyright Committee, the recording is now available on BCLA's Vimeo account: vimeo.com/1078408214
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It’s #GuideFriday! This week, we’re highlighting the Can I Play That (CIPT) website, which focuses on accessibility in gaming. The site features accessible video game reviews, new articles, and more to help you choose and enjoy games for everyone.
Visit the CIPT website:
Visit the CIPT website:
Can I Play That?
Can I Play That provides accessibility focused game reviews and news. For Disabled Gamers, By Disabled Gamers.
caniplaythat.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It’s #GuideFriday! This week, we’re highlighting the Can I Play That (CIPT) website, which focuses on accessibility in gaming. The site features accessible video game reviews, new articles, and more to help you choose and enjoy games for everyone.
Visit the CIPT website:
Visit the CIPT website:
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Check our events page for upcoming presentations at the #BeyondHope2025 Conference!
We think theses sessions will be quite popular...
bc.libraries.coop/events/
#libraryconference
We think theses sessions will be quite popular...
bc.libraries.coop/events/
#libraryconference
March 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Check our events page for upcoming presentations at the #BeyondHope2025 Conference!
We think theses sessions will be quite popular...
bc.libraries.coop/events/
#libraryconference
We think theses sessions will be quite popular...
bc.libraries.coop/events/
#libraryconference
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NNELS has a new webinar! The NNELS Demographic Webinar: Teens and Children with Print Disabilities will cover topics such as accessible outreach, games, programming, and more!
This webinar will be hosted on March 27 at 12:00 pm Pacific / 3:00 pm Eastern. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This webinar will be hosted on March 27 at 12:00 pm Pacific / 3:00 pm Eastern. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: NNELS Demographic Webinar: Teens and Children with Print Disabilities. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
This webinar uses personas and scenarios to present strategies for libraries to best serve teen and children patrons with print disabilities. The topics covered in this webinar will include…
us02web.zoom.us
March 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
NNELS has a new webinar! The NNELS Demographic Webinar: Teens and Children with Print Disabilities will cover topics such as accessible outreach, games, programming, and more!
This webinar will be hosted on March 27 at 12:00 pm Pacific / 3:00 pm Eastern. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This webinar will be hosted on March 27 at 12:00 pm Pacific / 3:00 pm Eastern. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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NNELS has partnered with Elections Canada (EC) to provide information about voting in the federal election for Canadians with print disabilities. These accessible materials from EC are available in various formats.
In English: nnels.ca/elections-ca...
En français : nnels.ca/fr/fichiers-...
In English: nnels.ca/elections-ca...
En français : nnels.ca/fr/fichiers-...
Elections Canada’s Accessible Materials | National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)
Elections Canada provides accessible resources to help all Canadians participate in democracy. These resources are available in English and French, in accessible formats such as braille, e-text,…
nnels.ca
March 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
NNELS has partnered with Elections Canada (EC) to provide information about voting in the federal election for Canadians with print disabilities. These accessible materials from EC are available in various formats.
In English: nnels.ca/elections-ca...
En français : nnels.ca/fr/fichiers-...
In English: nnels.ca/elections-ca...
En français : nnels.ca/fr/fichiers-...
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Your friendly reminder that a lot of books are gay and if you're trying to pick one out, we have a whole bunch of lists to help with that: lgbtqreads.com
LGBTQ Reads
Queering up your shelf, one rec at a time!
lgbtqreads.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Your friendly reminder that a lot of books are gay and if you're trying to pick one out, we have a whole bunch of lists to help with that: lgbtqreads.com
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Congrats to all the Nebula Award finalists! What a fabulous ballot! nebulas.sfwa.org/award-year/2...
2024 - The Nebula Awards®
nebulas.sfwa.org
March 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Congrats to all the Nebula Award finalists! What a fabulous ballot! nebulas.sfwa.org/award-year/2...
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Join our @nnelsca.bsky.social team, we’re hiring for multiple exciting positions!
All positions are open until filled and have an anticipated start date of March/April 2025.
Find the full job postings: bc.libraries.coop/about/job-po...
#Hiring #AccessibilityJobs #RemoteJobs
All positions are open until filled and have an anticipated start date of March/April 2025.
Find the full job postings: bc.libraries.coop/about/job-po...
#Hiring #AccessibilityJobs #RemoteJobs
Job Postings | BC Libraries Cooperative
Current Openings We are currently hiring for the following roles at our National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS). Accessibility Expert (multiple positions) We’re looking for multiple a...
bc.libraries.coop
February 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Join our @nnelsca.bsky.social team, we’re hiring for multiple exciting positions!
All positions are open until filled and have an anticipated start date of March/April 2025.
Find the full job postings: bc.libraries.coop/about/job-po...
#Hiring #AccessibilityJobs #RemoteJobs
All positions are open until filled and have an anticipated start date of March/April 2025.
Find the full job postings: bc.libraries.coop/about/job-po...
#Hiring #AccessibilityJobs #RemoteJobs
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NNELS is hiring! We have several exciting employment opportunities - Accessibility Experts, an Audiobook Coordinator, Production Assistants, and a Training and Awareness Coordinator. For more information, visit the NNELS job posting page:
Job Postings | National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)
Current Openings NNELS Accessibility Experts (Multiple Positions) We're looking for multiple applicants for NNELS Accessibility Experts postions who will be responsible for creating resources…
buff.ly
February 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
NNELS is hiring! We have several exciting employment opportunities - Accessibility Experts, an Audiobook Coordinator, Production Assistants, and a Training and Awareness Coordinator. For more information, visit the NNELS job posting page:
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Early bird registration for the 2025 BC Library Conference is open! Join us in Nanaimo from May 7-9: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEGRC...
February 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Early bird registration for the 2025 BC Library Conference is open! Join us in Nanaimo from May 7-9: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEGRC...
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On Wed. February 12th at 2pm, we'll be hosting a panel called "Creation Iteration: how public library creation spaces continue to evolve" featuring leading experts from small and large BC public libraries. Register today and get inspired!
tinyurl.com/creationspaces
tinyurl.com/creationspaces
January 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
On Wed. February 12th at 2pm, we'll be hosting a panel called "Creation Iteration: how public library creation spaces continue to evolve" featuring leading experts from small and large BC public libraries. Register today and get inspired!
tinyurl.com/creationspaces
tinyurl.com/creationspaces