About Us
InterLINK is a mission-driven, federation of 18 independent public libraries in BC’s Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland, Sea to Sky Corridor, and Sunshine Coast.
Our GovernanceWhat InterLINK Does
- Provides residents with access to the collections of 18 member libraries.
- Facilitates interlibrary loan in southwest BC.
- Supports accessible library services.
- Delivers provincial library staff training.
- Negotiates discounts on collective purchases.
- Innovates collaborative programs.
- Provides a forum for connection and sharing.
Why InterLINK Works
- We create connections.
- We optimize resources.
- We foster collaboration.
- We build consensus.
- We lower costs.
What InterLINK Believes In
- Public libraries are essential.
- Strong libraries make strong communities.
- Libraries are more powerful when we work together.
- Trust and respect result in meaningful collaboration.
InterLINK believes we are stronger when we work together. We collaborate with organizations across BC to strengthen libraries and the communities they serve.
- American Library Association
- Association of BC Public Library Directors
- BC Electronic Library Network
- BC Libraries Cooperative
- British Columbia Library Association
- British Columbia Library Trustees Association
- Canadian Federation of Library Associations
- International Federation of Library Associations
- IslandLink Library Federation
- Kootenay Library Federation
- Public Libraries Branch
- North Central Library Federation
- Northwest Library Federation
- North East Library Federation
- Pacific Northwest Library Association
- Special Library Association
Built upon the foundations of the Greater Vancouver Library Federation (1975-1994), the InterLINK Federated Public Library System was established April 1st, 1994 after operating as a pilot project funded by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and 12 public library boards: Bowen, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Fraser Valley, New Westminster, North Vancouver City, North Vancouver District, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver and West Vancouver.
Squamish and Whistler joined InterLINK in 1997, followed by Pemberton (1998), Gibsons and Sechelt (1999), and Lillooet (2007).
Today, Public Library InterLINK is a successful federation of 18 independent public libraries.
Like all library federations, InterLINK receives an annual operating grant from the Province of British Columbia. It is also funded by participating libraries through direct member levies.
Provincial funding helps federations collaborate on provincial and regional initiatives, fostering greater cooperation between libraries. Levies ensure that priorities and projects remain member-driven.
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Our Board and Advisors
InterLINK is consensus-driven, accountable, responsive, equitable, and inclusive. Learn more.
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