Join fellow trustees in this collaborative session to spark meaningful conversations about library policy-making. We’ll explore aspects of developing, reviewing, and implementing policies that reflect your library’s mission and community needs. This informal, peer-driven dialogue is an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and gain fresh perspectives on effective policy-making.
The workshop will explore the role of policies in organizational governance, distinguishing between prescriptive and proscriptive policies. It will cover various types of policies, including governance, financial, and HR policies, and discuss the use of policy trackers. Additionally, participants will learn about planning for policy renewal or development.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to differentiate between types of governance policies, understand the purpose and impact of policies on organizational governance, use a policy tracking tool to inventory existing board, financial, and HR policies, and create a workplan for identifying and developing new policies.
This workshop will cover essential aspects of effective meetings, including strategies for engaging participants and the crucial role of the Chair. It will explore different modes of governing and introduce useful meeting tools such as board calendars, annotated agendas, and consent agendas. Additionally, the workshop will focus on evaluating meetings and will provide facilitation tips for building consensus within your board.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped to use specific facilitation tools to actively involve everyone in achieving meeting goals, effectively guide groups through difficult discussions, and identify key steps to build consensus in challenging conversations.
Tuesday, October 1, 6:00-9:00pm
Cost $20
Get an overview of the roles and responsibilities of trustees and public library boards as a whole.
This workshop is not just for new trustees, it is for all trustees and library directors who are interested in new ways of talking about why we have public library governance, the importance of role clarity and trust between the board and library director, and why everyone on the governance team should be engaged and excited with fiduciary responsibility and duty of care.
Wednesday, September 25, 7:00-8:30pm
This meet-up is an open-ended opportunity for trustees to connect with each other, share resources, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions on any topics of interest. Whether you’re seeking advice, sharing experiences, or simply looking to network, this session is designed to be a flexible and collaborative space where all ideas and inquiries are welcome.
Wednesday, September 11, 7:00-8:30pm
Does news of heatwaves, forest fires, floods or other climate disasters fill you with despair? Did you know that the best way to combat despair is through action? BCLA’s Climate Action Committee is helping transform climate despair into positive climate action in BC’s libraries, and there’s an important role for BC Library Trustees to take in leading this change.
Come to this session where the new BCLA Climate Position Statement is presented and join with other trustees to support each other as we generate ideas for meaningful and forward-thinking climate action in BC libraries!