Impact of Tariffs on BC Libraries
Date
May 30, 2025 10:00 - 11:15
Location
Online
Details
Website: https://bclaconnect.ca/resources/continuing-education-resources/impact-of-tariffs-on-bc-libraries/
Join us for a timely session on the anticipated impact of tariffs on BC public libraries, presented by Scott Hargrove, Chief Executive Officer of Fraser Valley Regional Library. Recent tariffs imposed on Canada and countries around the world by the U.S., have caused significant alarm within the publishing world and a nationwide response from libraries and bookstores as books are proposed to be included in the next round of Canadian counter tariffs. The situation is far from over with further concerns for the economy, such as increasing costs and inflation, and a strain on supply-chain demands causing uncertainty and market instability. Attend this session with your questions! Presented in partnership with the BC Library Trustees Association.
When: Friday, May 30th, 10:00am – 11:15am (Pacific Time) on Zoom (recording will include transcript)
Who should attend: All library workers and trustees, with an emphasis on leadership roles
Cost: We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, which enables us to offer this event free of charge.
Presenter: Scott Hargrove is the Chief Executive Officer of Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL), in British Columbia, Canada. He has over thirty years of experience in the library profession, with extensive experience in both library and technology leadership. His current professional focus includes the rapidly changing role of public libraries in their communities, new library business models, and the natural intersection between libraries, communities and technology. He frequently speaks on these topics at conferences and to special interest groups.
Scott holds a B.Ed from the University of Victoria, an MSc in Computer Science from the University of York, England, and the Executive Master of Library and Information Studies from San Jose State University.
Host: British Columbia Library Association
