| ABCPLD | Association of BC Public Library Directors |
| BCLA | BC Library Association |
| BCLC | BC Libraries Cooperative (sometimes referred to as the Co-op) |
| BCLTA | BC Library Trustees Association |
| CFLA | Canadian Federation of Library Associations |
| The Partners | Refers to the BC Public Library Partners. The ABCPLD, BCLA, BCLC, and BCLTA work together as the Partners to advocate for funding and resources of BC public libraries. |
| Public Libraries Branch | Government unit (branch) within the of the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs, that is responsible for the oversight and administration of the Library Act, provincial funding and programs. |
| PLA | Public Library Association (a type of Library System, just like a Municipal or Regional Library) |
| SOFI | Statement of Financial Information (a requirement for libraries and federations under the Financial Information Act |
