July sees big changes for the Systems group at the BC Libraries Cooperative. After many years of dedicated service, we are bidding farewell to our lead Systems Administrator Robin Johnson. Robin has been an incredibly valuable contributor to the Co-op’s successes, helping to improve and expand our systems whilst bringing his expert skills to technical… Read more »
Greetings, A reminder that nominations for current Co-op board vacancies close on June 13. More information is available here. Cheers!
Our mission is to help libraries help people, by making it easier for libraries to access the technology, ideas, content and expertise they need to deliver services to users. We are pleased to announce that the Co-op is now offering access for any Co-op member to 3M Library Systems equipment, at a discounted rate. Materials… Read more »
Thank you again to all who submitted ideas to the ImagineBC campaign! It is our great pleasure to announce that three proposals are being funded by the ImagineBC partners in this, the inaugural year of ImagineBC. Please join us in congratulating the following successful proposals: Tla’amin Health Funding Proposal Powell River Youth Bicycle Share Project /… Read more »
Co-op communications Thank you for participating in the Co-op’s communication survey last month! Over 70% of Co-op members responded! Board and staff are working with Boldt Communications to refine our communications strategy and tactics now. Coming soon to an event near you Co-op staff look forward to training, speaking and learning with our members across… Read more »
Vancouver, B.C. – December 3, 2013 – Canadians with print disabilities will receive increased open access to digital library resources, thanks to an innovative new project launching in communities across the country. Beginning with public libraries in Saskatchewan in January 2014, the Canadian Accessible Library Service (CALS) will offer free and open digital access to… Read more »
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The BC Libraries Cooperative is requesting information from interested parties for the supply of Library Materials Purchasing. This RFI is intended to gather information that could assist the Cooperative in the development of a future procurement process. In the event that sufficient information is received, the Cooperative may, but is not obligated to, initiate a… Read more »
We are happy to report that the Co-op has hired a new Systems Manager! Scott Leslie (see bio below) will start with us on August 19th. We feel Scott has an excellent and complementary skill set to help us move a number of initiatives forward, streamline our processes and build new solutions. In particular, we… Read more »
Please find attached, the Co-op’s response to the WIPO Treaty deliberations scheduled to commence later this month. Our response is informed by our work on the NNELS initiative. Yours in cooperation. WIPO Treaty Letter (requires login)
