Laurel McLeod

Library Day at Queen’s Park

Library Day at Queen’s Park November 14-15, 2023​ PHOTO: OLA & FOPL representatives with Hon. Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and MPP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek (Nov 2023). On November 14 and 15, 2023, delegates from OLA and FOPL took part in over 20 meetings at Queen’s Park, building awareness about the importance of Ontario’s libraries and the sector’s priority …

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OSLA Guide to the Selection and Deselection of School Library Resources

OSLA’s “A Guide to the Selection and Deselection of School Library Resources” Available Now!​ July 2023 OSLA has published “A Guide to the Selection and Deselection of School Library Resources”, which provides: information, best practices, and resources to support the selection and deselection of school library learning resources. resources to help school boards navigate concerns, questions, …

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OCULA EDI Advocacy Group

OCULA EDI Advocacy Group Who we are The OCULA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Advocacy Group reports to OCULA Council to support initiatives on current issues and strategies related to EDI in Ontario’s academic libraries. The group works to: encourage education, mobilize knowledge, organize professional development and communication opportunities, and compile and make available resources …

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Digital Odyssey 2021

[Day of the week, Month, Date, 12:00-1:00pm ET] Digital Odyssey 2021 Digital Odyssey is traditionally a one-day conference that brings together library professionals to explore themes of research, learning, accessibility, and usability associated with technology in libraries. How to Get IT Right: Tackling Accessible Tech Monday June 7, 2021 |  10:00am – 5:00pm ET  |  …

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OCULA Spring Conference 2022

May 2022 | Recordings Available OCULA Conference 2022 Date & Time: Thursday, May 19, 2022, 11:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. EST OCULA hosts a conference each year that bring together library staff from university and college libraries to discuss, collaborate, interrogate, and learn together. Neurodiversity in the Library: Building Better for Staff and Students Thursday, …

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OCULA Spring Conference 2021

OCULA Conference 2021 OCULA hosts a conference each year that bring together library staff from university and college libraries to discuss, collaborate, interrogate, and learn together. Switching Gears: Finding Time to Check In and Check Out For many of us, this past year has been one of seemingly insurmountable professional and personal challenges. Our homes, …

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