In the spirit of resource sharing, the KLF will regularly organize programs and events so that member libraries don’t have to – all they have to do is invite their patrons to attend
Accessibility Plan
December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD): Removing Visible and Invisible Barriers. IDPD mobilizes support for critical issues relatingto theinclusion of persons with disabilities, promotes awareness-raising about disability issues and draws attention to the benefits of an inclusive and accessible society for all.
The Kootenay Libraries Accessibility Committee has recently created an Accessibility Plan. To advertise the plan and get feedback from your patrons, we have created a poster and suggested newsletter/social media blurbs you can use for your library.
Summer Reading Club Training
The KLF supports an annual orientation to the BC Summer Reading Club for member libraries.The session is recorded and can be accessed anytime by summer students and library staff. The video is behind a password for privacy protection. Please contact the KLF Executive Director for the password.
Kootenay Teen News
The KLF launched a library-published teen newspaper as a community engagement tool and to provide a platform for fostering local youth voices. The purpose of this initiative is to connect a community of inquisitive and expressive teens, support media literacy, and increase the relevancy of library services among the teen population. The editorial teams provides guidance to teens in creating news stories – by working with them personally and putting on workshops throughout the year on local journalism. We produce an issue every second month and send physical copies to each library, high school and youth centre in the Kootenays.
Click on the KTN page for past and current issues, as well as submission guideline.
If you are an educator or library staff looking to promote the program, see the KTN Backgrounder.
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