#ONLibChats
OLA knows how important it is for libraries to engage with and learn from one another, especially in times of uncertainty. #ONLibChats are an opportunity to do just that. OnLibChats are an informal space for library people to connect, ask questions, and share knowledge directly. Sessions are moderated by volunteers from the library community and Q&A is not only expected but welcomed. OnLibChats are hosted on Zoom and have space for up to 300 attendees at a time. These conversations are not recorded.
ONLibChats are complimentary to OLA members*. Non-Members can register for $55.
Upcoming Chats
- October 22, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET – Pop-Up Career Centre For Resumes And Cover Letters – Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee
- October 8, 2024 – Help Shape the Future of the OLA: Strategic Planning Forum (Two sessions 11am and 7pm) – Facilitated by Caroline Goulding 2024 OLA President
- June 27, 2024 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm – You Have The Skills! Making The Jump Into A Public Library CEO Role – Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee
- May 30, 2024 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Public Libraries and Cybersecurity: Are We Ready? – Presented by the OLITA and OPLA Councils
- May 28, 2024 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm – How Can We Support Your Community-Led Work? – Presented by the OPLA Community-Led Libraries Committee
- May 23, 2024 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET – Pop-Up Mini Career Centre – Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee
- Congratulations, You’ve Finished School – Now What? | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | April 2, 2024, 12pm – 1pm ET
- Super Conference Tips and Tricks | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | January 9, 2024, 12pm – 1pm
- Professional Development – What Do Staff Need and Want Out Of Training? | Sarah Cozzerin, Guelph Public Library, OLA Mentoring Committee | November 28, 2023 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
- Pop Up Mini Career Centre | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | November 21, 2023, 12pm – 1pm ET
- Building Your Professional Network | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | October 17, 2023, 12pm – 1pm ET
- Leadership and Succession Planning for Friends Groups | Presented by the OLA Friends of the Library Committee | June 19, 2023, 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET
- Pop Up Career Centre for Recent Graduates and Job Seekers | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | June 20, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
- Towards Belonging: Integrating 2SLGBTQ+ Voices Into Our Libraries And Schools | Presented by OSLA Council with special guest | June 26, 2023 6:00pm – 7:00pm ET
- Finding a Work-Life Balance that propels your career without burning you out | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | May 23, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
- What’s Next? Library Life After the initial COVID lockdown | Presented by OCULA Council with speakers Nicole Eva and Amy McLay Peterson | April 21, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
- Introducing More Creativity in Your Role | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | April 25, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
- Transferrable Skills | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | March 28, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
- Developing Your Leadership Skills | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | March 2, 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
- Super Conference Tips and Tricks for First Timers | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | January 24, 2023, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
- Transmettre la passion de la lecture…les hauts et les bas du travail en bibliothèque dans le milieu scolaire |présenté par l’ABO-Franco | jeudi 17 novembre 19h00-20h00
- Library Friends Groups – How to be Effective Post Pandemic | Presented by the OLA Friends Committee | November 21, 2022, 2:00pm-3:00pm EST
- Mini Career Centre – All About Resumes | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | November 22 , 2022, 12:00pm – 2:00pm EST
- Career Conversations with the OLA Mentoring Committee: Mentorship in Libraries | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | September 13, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
- Career Conversations: Library Tech Diploma or Masters Degree – Where to go next? | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | June 23, 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
- La carrière de bibliothécaire universitaire: un partage d’expériences présenté par l’ABO-Franco | Mercredi 4 mai 2022 14h00 – 15h00
- OnLibChat: Career Conversations: Apply for the Job: Resumes and Interviews | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | May 26, 12pm-1pm EST
- OnLibChat: Career Conversations: Starting your Career in your PJ’s | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | March 29, 12pm-1pm EST
- OnLibChat: Career Conversations: How to Virtually Conference | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | Feb 1, 12pm-1pm EST
- OnLibChat: Career Conversations: Work Till you Drop: Late Career | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee |November 16, 12pm-1pm EST
- OnLibChat: Virtual Pop-up Career Centre | Presented by the OLA Mentoring Committee | October 21, 2021 at 12pm-2pm
- OnLibChat: Networking (Community of Practice & How to Conference) | September 28, at 12:00pm EST | Presented by OLA Mentoring Committee
- OnLibChat: Reconnecting School Libraries | September 28, at 7:00pm EST | Presented by OSLA
- OnLibChat & Webinar: Going Fine Free | June 10, at 2:00pm EST | Presented jointly by the OPLA Research and Evaluations Committee and Ontario Library Service
- ONLibChat: Comment défendre les droits de sa bibliothèque? un partage d’expériences et d’inspirations | Jeudi 3 juin 2021 15h00 – 16h00 EST | Présenté par l’ABO-Franco, panelists: Catherina Rouse, Céline Marcoux-Hamade, Mélanie Raymond, Maryse Laflamme.
- ONLibChat: Mini-Career Centre | June 1, at 2:00pm EST | Presented by OLA Mentoring Committee
- ONLibChat: Benefits of Having a Mentor | June 1, at 1:00pm EST | Presented by OLA Mentoring Committee
- ONLibChat: Changing Paths: Mid-Career Options | May 18, at 12:00pm EST | Presented by OLA Mentoring Committee
- ONLibChat: Human Rights-Based Approach to IDEA in Libraries | May 6, at 3:30pm EST | Presented by S.S. Ahmad, OLBA Vice-President
- ONLibChat: New To The Field | April 29, at 12:00pm EST | Presented by OLA Mentoring Committee
- ONLibChat: Leaving No One Behind (LNOB): Ensuring Representation and Accessibility on Your Board | March 25, at 3:30PM EST | Presented by OLBA
- ONLibChat: Interview prep and resume/CV writing | March 23, at 12:00PM EST | Presented by the Mentoring Committee
- ONLibChat: Equity, Inclusion and Diversity in Academic Libraries: An Open Dialogue | November 30, at 12PM EST | Presented by OCULA
- ONLibChat: Career Conversations with the OLA Mentoring Committee | November 26, at 12PM EST | Presented by the Mentoring Committee
- ONLibChat: Holding Space | November 23, at 12PM EST | Presented by OCULA
- ONLibChat: Transformer la pandémie en opportunité? Un partage d’expériences présenté par l’ABO-Franco | Jeudi 29 octobre 2020 14h00 – 15h00 EST
- OnLibChat: OLBA – Why the Public Library: From Book Lending to Bastion of Democracy | October 16 at 3 PM EST | Presented S. Ahmad, Joanna Kocsis and John Pateman
- ONLibChat: Graduating Students: Navigating the Post-School World | October 15, at 4 PM EST | Presented by Angela Henshilwood, OCULA President 2020
- ONLibChat: Responding to Change: How Might Our School LLCs Look in the Fall? Part Four | September 29, 2020 at 7 PM EST | Presented by the Ontario School Library Association
- ONLibChat: Responding to Change: How Might Our School LLCs Look in the Fall? Part Three| August 25, 2020 at 7 PM EST | Presented by the Ontario School Library Association
- ONLibChat: Prepare and Assess: Pandemic Job Search | September 24, 12pm | Presented by OLA Mentoring Committee
- ONLibChat: Responding to Change: How Might Our School LLCs Look in the Fall? Part Two | July 28, 2020 at 7 PM EST | Presented by the Ontario School Library Association
- ONLibChat: Return to the Academic Library Space: What Is Your Scenario? | July 9, 2020 at 3:30 PM EST | Presented by The Annual Institute on Library as Place
- ONLibChat: Let’s Get Digital: Virtual Children’s Programming for an Epic Summer | June 30, 2020 at 2PM EST | Presented by the OPLA Child & Youth Committee
- ONLibChat: Responding to Change: How Might Our School LLCs Look in the Fall? | June 25, 2020 at 3 PM EST | Presented by the Ontario School Library Association [OpenShelf Visual Essay ]
- ONLibChat: De-escalation Policies to Support Inclusion | June 22, 2020 at 1 PM EST | Presented by The Annual Institute on Library as Place
- ONLibChat: Managing Stress and Avoiding Burn-out | June 17, 2020 | Presented by The Ontario Library Association
- Adaptive Re-Use of Space: Toronto Public Library & Pop-Up Food Banks During COVID-19 | June 2 2020 | Presented by The Annual Institute on Library as Place Planning Committee
- Curbside Pickup at Academic Libraries: Continuing the Conversation | May 22 2020 | Presented by The Annual Institute on Library as Place Planning Committee
- Public Library Curbside Pickup Plans: Learning from BC | May 20 2020 | Presented by The Annual Institute on Library as Place Planning Committee
- Academic Curbside Pickup: Making Plans| May 15 2020 | Presented by The Annual Institute on Library as Place Planning Committee
If you are interested in hosting an #ONLibChat, please contact mmacks@accessola.com
