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.