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Welcome to the North Central Library Federation

The North Central Library Federation helps its members provide engaging and effective library services while maintaining their local autonomy.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Public Libraries Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

NCLF OverDrive Advantage Collection

Did you know that we have an exclusive collection of electronic titles that circulate only to libraries in the North Central Library Federation? When you search for an item on the OverDrive website or through the Libby and OverDrive apps, the wait list for a title is not true to our Federation Collection until you add the title to your holds list. Please do not let the posted provincial hold queue discourage you from placing a hold on a title you are interested in!

For the most current list of titles in the NCLF OverDrive Advantage Collection, click on this link:

NCLF OverDrive Advantage – New Titles – October 2024

For more information about the NCLF OverDrive Advantage Collection, check with your local public library.

Library Governance Workshop Series

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The following workshops are a collaboration between the Kootenay Library Federation and BCLTA and a final three in the Library Governance Series. Together, we gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

Nov 5th, 6-7:30pm, Board Succession and Recruitment with Vantage Point

To maintain a committed team of qualified directors is one of the board’s biggest challenges. In this  workshop, you will learn to move beyond recruiting the average applicant by creating a strategic framework to identify, recruit, engage, and develop the talents of current and future board members.

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Identify board member competencies and attributes required for their public library board to succeed. • Recognize the importance of diversity in building an effective board. •Develop processes to recruit, onboard, and develop board members.

Workshop topics include: Planning for strategic board recruitment • Tools and practices for recruiting diverse board members • Succession planning

To register, please visit the BCLTA website at Library Governance Series: Board Succession and Recruitment

Nov 20th, 6-7:30pm, Financial Processes with accountant Susan Lucato

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.

To register, please visit the BCLTA website at Library Governance Series: Financial Processes