Registration is open for the 2024 YSI! Join us on Sept 20th, 9:30-3:30 for a day of #ProfessionalDevelopment. Topics include AI and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive spaces. Open to anyone interested in library services for children, teens, and families. To register: bclaconnect.ca/yaacs/2024-you…

Join us on Zoom, Aug 28 at 12pm to learn how to better collaborate with teachers! For more details, check out our discussion board (it's free and does not require a BCLA membership) or email yaacsbc@[email protected]. #ProfessionalGrowth #Libraries #LunchBreak

You can chat with other library staff about child and youth services, even if you aren't a BCLA member. Register at bclaconnect.ca/register/forum… . It's free!

Have something to share with your colleagues? Email yaacing(at)gmail.com by Oct 31st! #SharingIsCaring #Libraries #YouthServices #ProfessionalDevelopment

Our next lunchtime meet-up will be on Wed, Oct 30th! Network with colleagues and share ideas and tips. Check out our discussion board on Oct 29th or email yaacsbc (at) gmail for the Zoom link.

Don't forget about our lunchtime meet-up tomorrow, Oct 30th at noon! It's a great opportunity to check in with colleagues across the province and brainstorm. For the Zoom link, take a look at our discussion board or email yaacsbc at gmail.

The latest edition of YAACING is out now! To read up on awesome online resources and the importance of cli-fi (climate fiction), download your copy here: bclaconnect.ca/.../2024/12/YA… A huge THANK YOU to Dawn Lo for creating our beautiful covers for the last 7 years!

Nominations are open for the 2025 YAACS Award! Nominations can be submitted through this online form: bclaconnect.ca/about/awards/b… More info: bclaconnect.ca/yaacs/yaacs-aw… Deadline is Feb 23. Nominees must be BCLA members.

Nominations can be submitted through the online form: bclaconnect.ca/about/awards/b… The nomination deadline is February 23rd, so don't wait! Individual nominees or institutions are required to be BCLA members.

Share your experience, insights, and learnings with your library colleages! The submission deadline for YAACING is April 1st. Submission guidelines: bclaconnect.ca/yaacs/files/20… Read the guidelines to get topic ideas and to learn about preferred article length and formatting.

Our next lunchtime meet-up is on Wed, March 26th at noon. Meet with colleagues from across the province to chat, brainstorm, and share. Keep an eye on the YAACS BCLA discussion forum or send a message to our Gmail at yaacsbc for the Zoom link.

There's still time to submit content for the next issue of YAACING... but not much! For more information, head to bclaconnect.ca/yaacs/yaacing/ . #Libraries #ProfessionalDevelopment #SharingIsCaring #BritishColumbia #YouthServicesLibrarians #ChildrensServicesLibrarians

Join us for YAACS' annual meeting on Wed, April 30 at 12pm! Learn what we've been up to and help plan for the coming year. The Zoom link is on our BCLA discussion board. Alternatively, email yaacsbc at our Gmail for the Zoom link. #LibrariesTransform #ProfessionalDevelopment

Check out YAACS' new Terms of Reference document at bclaconnect.ca/yaacs/termsofr…. It is simplified and *much* shorter.

The YAACS Executive and Award Committee wish to congratulate the winner of this year's award: Chris Miller of Coquitlam Public Library. Please read the Summer issue of YAACING to learn about Chris' work. Congratulations, Chris!

Our spring issue of YAACING is out! Read about sensory kits, the Red Cedar Awards, Summer Reading Club 2025, passive programming for teens, and so much more! bclaconnect.ca/yaacs/files/20… #ProfessionalDevelopment #LibrariesMatter

Join us on Wed, May 28th at noon for our monthly lunchtime meet-up. This month's meeting welcomes a guest speaker from QWILL. Learn tips and tricks for booking an author or illustrator at your library. For the Zoom link, keep an eye on the YAACS discussion forum or email us.

If you’re looking for inspiration and ideas for your library’s SRC or just love BCSRC joy, sign up for this newsletter! It will run monthly, from June till September. Psst... A little birdie told us that there will be contests and prizes! bcsrc.ca/staff/bc-src-l…

SRC chat! Join us on Wed, June 25th at noon to talk about all things Summer Reading Club. Special guest Georgia Franklin (the BC SRC coordinator) will be there, sharing helpful tips and information. As always, check the YAACS discussion forum or email yaacsbc for the Zoom link.

Share your knowledge and insights with colleagues across the province! YAACING is looking for submissions to the summer issue. Deadline is August 1st. Submission guidelines here: bclaconnect.ca/.../YAACING-Su… #SharingIsCaring #ProfessionalDevelopment #Libraries #GetYourWriteOn