ABCPLD Membership

ABCPLD Membership is open to all BC public library directors. We’re proud that 100% of BC public library directors are members.

“Every year this feels like a ridiculously fabulous value. Thank you for all the great work you are doing for us.”
— Toby Mueller, Director of the Lillooet Area Library Association


Benefits of Membership

  • Access to professional development workshops on high interest topics like how to work with a board and labour relations

  • Access to a network of your colleagues, both in person and virtual

  • Members-only content on this website

  • A venue for knowledge sharing, idea generation, and cooperative problem-solving among libraries

  • Advocacy at the highest levels of government, and support for your advocacy work in your community 

  • An annual Award of Excellence to recognize outstanding leadership in library advocacy, innovation, and/or contribution to the library


2024 Membership Dues

Public libraries that fall into one category by population and another by physical visits are requested to pay at the higher level.

To learn more about membership or join, contact the Executive Director.