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We help libraries help people.

The BC Libraries Coop is a community service cooperative with over 200 Canadian member organizations.

https://bc.libraries.coop/

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We were honoured to be recognized at the Untapped Workplace Inclusion Awards!

Thank you to Open Door Group for hosting this event and for shining a spotlight on workplace accessibility and equity.

#WorkplaceInclusion #Accessibility #CoopNews @nnelsca.bsky.social
Kevin Millsip, BC Libraries Co-op's Executive Director, looking at the camera, shaking hands with the awards presenter. The presenter and Kevin are both holding the BCLC award.
September 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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@nnelsca.bsky.social offers a new embossed braille service for readers & libraries nationwide, thanks to a partnership with CELA & support from the Government of Canada’s Equitable Access to Reading Program.

Riane LaPaire, NNELS Braille Coordinator, shares more:

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Riane, the NNELS Braille Coordinator, sits in front of a work bench of various stages of braille production, smiling at the camera. Behind her is a red Index Spot Dot embosser with a stack of braille colouring pages on the tray. On top of the embosser are two print braille books, "C'est mon lit!" and "Barnaby Unboxed!".
September 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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We are pleased to welcome back Kevin Millsip, returning to his role as our Executive Director.

We would also like to thank our Interim Executive Director Sarah Felkar for her leadership over the past year.

Read more on our blog: bc.libraries.coop/news/farewel...

#Coop #Library #WelcomeBack
Graphic with a quote by Kevin Millsip, BC Libraries Cooperative Executive Director: "Over the past year, the world has become a much more chaotic and less safe place for many people. I think a lot of us are seeking places of community and connection, and spaces that are an expression of collective care. As I dig back into the co-op’s work, I’m reminded that what we do here helps support you—our member organizations—in being those places of community and belonging that are so deeply needed right now. This understanding gives our work a deep sense of meaning and purpose."
September 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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We're currently hiring for the following remote positions:

- Operations Manager
- Product Lead
- Accessibility Experts
- Audiobook Assistant

Please find more information on the individual roles & how to apply here: bc.libraries.coop/about/job-po...

#hiring @nnelsca.bsky.social #accessibility
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August 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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We're hiring an Operations Manager to join our team from Oct 2025 to Oct 2026!

Location: remote, anywhere in B.C.
Type of position: 12-month position (parental leave coverage)
Compensation: $75,000 - $83,000 per year

Visit our Career page for more: lnkd.in/dqSxH6Ak

#hiring #coop #remotework
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August 18, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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We are hiring: Audiobook Assistant (remote, full-time). Help make books accessible with NNELS using human and AI narration. $30.90/hour.

Start & End date: September 2025 to March 2027.

Learn more: bc.libraries.coop/about/job-po...

#Accessibility #RemoteJob @nnelsca.bsky.social
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August 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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We’re excited to announce our #StrategicPlan 2025-2028!
Our goals:
➡️ Strengthen the Co-op’s financial & organizational resiliency
➡️ Mature the Co-op’s platforms & services
➡️ Deepen member engagement & communication
➡️ Support emerging member needs

Read more: bc.libraries.coop/news/strateg...
#coop
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July 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Welcome to the new BC Libraries Co-op Board members!

- Alison Moss
- Roën Janyk
- Carolyn Caseñas
- Claire Paradis.

Thanks to all who joined today's AGM and to our outgoing Directors for their service.

More about our Board members: bc.libraries.coop/about/board/...

#BCLibrariesCoop #Libraries
Welcome to our new Board Directors. BC Libraries Co-op logo.
June 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Join the Read Local BC eBookshelf Launch on Thursday, June 19th at Burnaby Public Library (McGill Branch)🎉

The program will include readings by two BC authors: Wayde Compton & Candie Tanaka. Attendees receive a #ReadLocal BC book bag!

www.eventbrite.ca/e/read-local...

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Launch Event Read Local BC eBookshelf poster Thursday June 19 Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch, 10.30-12.30pm. Readings by BC authors Wayde Compton and Candie Tanaka. Free Book Bags. Readings and Refreshments.
June 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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The Read Local BC eBookshelf is now live — just in time for summer reading season! 📚☀️
We’re proud to partner with @booksbc.bsky.social to launch the Read Local BC eBookshelf—a collection of BC-published ebooks available in all 71 BC public libraries. bc.libraries.coop/news/read-lo...

#ReadLocalBC
Introducing Read Local BC eBookshelf. A collection of BC-published ebooks that are either: About BC, Set in BC, By a BC author. Discover hundreds of BC ebooks in the Libby App. Image of a smartphone with book covers, and a stack of books in the background. Logo of Libby, Read Local BC and BC Libraries Co-op.
June 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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It's National AccessAbility Week with the theme: “Breaking barriers together: Paving the way for an inclusive future.”

That’s why we’re spotlighting accessiblelibraries.ca a free resource hub designed to support library staff on their accessibility journey.

#NAAW2025 #Accessibility
National AccessAbility Week 2025, Breaking barriers together: Paving the way for an inclusive future. Running May 25-31, 2025. Government of Canada banner.
May 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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BC Libraries Co-op has committed to the Pledge to Measure since 2021.

We caught up with Micaela Evans from Open Door Group to talk about the Pledge to Measure, and why 2025 is the year to join!

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#PledgeToMeasure @micievans.bsky.social #inclusive #workculture
Photograph of Micaela Evans, Accessibility & Community Engagement Manager Open Door Group. I live in a housing cooperative and know just how vital values-driven spaces and organizations are for our communities, especially for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment and community involvement. Accessibility is likely already on your minds or a key priority for your organizational goals this year. The Pledge to Measure can provide you with a snapshot of where you are today, and insight into how you progress towards your goals in future years. We can also provide the tools needed to foster more inclusive practices year-round through our additional free services.
April 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Our NNELS team will co-host two sessions at the BCLA conference in May!

▪️ "Navigating toward better accessibility in audiobooks"
▪️ "I belong at my library too! Creating accessible library services for children with disabilities"

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BCLA Conference banner: "Navigating together", May 7th-9th 2025. Image shows a mountain range with birds flying over top.
April 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Check our events page for upcoming presentations at the #BeyondHope2025 Conference!

We think theses sessions will be quite popular...

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#libraryconference
Defy Gravity - Taking Libraries to Wicked New Heights Beyond Hope 2025 Banner June 9 and 10 in Prince George, BC Logo of the Prince George Public Library
March 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Member Spotlight: South Central Regional Library

In 2024, SCRL received the first-ever Human Rights Book Award from the Manitoba Library Association.

Read the full spotlight and learn more:

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#MemberSpotlight #Coop #Library
South Central Regional Library. Photo shows staff dressed up in dinosaur costumes in the library.
March 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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March 20th is B.C. Francophonie Day!

📚 One way to explore French-language culture is through Bibliothèque Numérique, a digital collection accessible through BC public libraries!

Find your library: bclibrariescoopgroup.cantookstation.com/find_library

#Library #DigitalLibrary #FrancophonieDay
Get access to over 4,000 French-language titles, including 900+ titles for children and teens.
March 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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"BC Libraries Co-op has been an essential partner in helping us navigate challenges related to resource management, professional development, and advocacy, enabling us to better serve our community." - Mikale Fenton of Whistler Public Library.

Q&A: bc.libraries.coop/blog/member-...

#library #coop
Whistler Public Library Team
March 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Freedom to Read Week is coming up soon with many inspiring events happening in the community!

📚 Gimme Shelter: Book Sanctuaries in Public Libraries. Virtual Panel on Feb 27, 3.30-5pm ET via Zoom.

Register here:

#FreedomToReadWeek #Library #EndangeredStories
Freedom to Read Week poster including a picture of a bee and flowers. February 23 to March 1 2025.
February 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM