The BCGEU is a proud sponsor at the 2022 BC Library Conference – taking place this week! This year's theme is 'collective restoration.' Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the housing, opioid, mental health and climate crises, libraries continue to be our society’s social safety net – and library workers are burnt out. But unlike self-care - which perpetuates the belief that being “healthy” is an individual responsibility - we believe that “community care” is an antidote to burnout. If you're atten