For New Directors

Welcome! You’re here because you recently became a Library Director at a public library in BC. Congratulations on your appointment. There’s a lot to learn in your new role, and we’re here to help you navigate the provincial landscape.


  1. A good place to start:

    BC PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS

    BC Library Association
    BC Library Trustees Association
    BC Libraries Cooperative
    Association of BC Public Library Directors

    BC Public Library federations

    Islandlink Library Federation
    Kootenay Library Federation
    North Central Library Federation
    North West Library Federation
    North East Library Federation
    Public Library Interlink

    Canadian Public Library Associations

    Canadian Urban Libraries Council
    Canadian Federation of Library Associations

    LeGislation & governance

    Public Libraries Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs
    Legislation & Governance of BC Public Libraries
    Provincial Funding for BC Public Libraries
    Reporting & Accountability
    The Library Act


    IMPORTANT ANNUAL DEADLINES

    Provincial Public Library Grant Report (PLGR) - typically due in March

    Annual Survey of BC’s Public Libraries - typically due in May

    Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) - typically due in May

    Typical Week Supplemental Survey - typically counted in October

    For exact deadlines, consult the Public Libraries Branch website


  2. watch: New Library Directors Orientation:


    Introduction to the Public Libraries Branch + download PDF about the Branch

    BC Public Library Context

    Managing a Library: The Practical Stuff

    Managing People: The Practical Stuff


  3. schedule a call with ABCPLD’s Executive Director:


The Executive Director will provide you with a more in-depth orientation over the phone, learn a bit about you, and then provide you with connections and resources catered to you.