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2025 Nominations for the BCLTA Board

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 Join the BCLTA Board

The BCLTA Board is seeking candidates for 2 directors’ positions on the BCLTA board for two-year terms commencing at the 2025 AGM. BCLTA values different perspectives, ways of knowing, and lived experiences in its board composition and encourages local boards to nominate candidates who will enhance our understanding of the needs of communities.

As per Article 4.2 of the constitution and bylaws, BCLTA Board members must be members in good standing on the current board of their local library, or members who have served on their local library board within the previous two years and have left the board due to having served eight consecutive years, or in the case of regional library boards due to not having been re-elected in local government elections.  Candidate names must be submitted to the BCLTA by March 22nd.

Please refer to the 2025 BCLTA Board Nominations form or contact Christine Middlemass for more information.

Application and Nomination Process

  1. Trustees may submit their application on or before March 22, 2025.
  2. The BCLTA Board will conduct a one-on-one informal interviews throughout March.
  3. The BCLTA will confirm the nomination with the applicant on or before March 24, and a brief biography will be requested at this time
  4. The nominees will be confirmed and either elected by acclamation or an election will be organized either before or at the Annual General Meeting on April 22, 2025.
  5. For additional information, please reach out to Christine Middlemass, BCLTA Interim Executive Director, execdir@bclta.ca

December Trustee Circle: Identifying Board Recruitment Gaps

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Tuesday, December 3, 7:00-8:30pm

Join fellow trustees in this collaborative session to spark meaningful conversations about board recruitment and succession. We’ll explore aspects of developing, reviewing, and implementing effective recruitment strategies and onboarding policies. This is an informal, peer-driven dialogue that will provide you an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and gain fresh perspectives.

Library Governance Series: Financial Processes with Accountant Susan Lucato

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Wednesday, November 20, 6:00-7:30pm

If you’re responsible for the preparation and/or review of financial information and you’re seeking to bolster your internal financial management processes, this seminar is for you. Explore key financial responsibilities and learn practical tips for monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial tasks.

Workshop topics include: internal financial reports vs. external financial statements • budgeting systems and best practices • monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks • reviewing financial reports • fraud prevention and error detection

You will receive Word template documents to help implement the practical tools presented in this seminar.  There will be time to discuss your questions.

Trustee Circle: Using the Governance Workbook

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Thursday, November 14, 7:00-8:30pm

We’ll be walking through the BCLTA website and how you can best use the new and existing digital resources. This meet-up is also an open-ended opportunity for trustees to connect with each other, share resources, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions on learning development for trustees.