Monday, November 23, 2020, 12 – 1pm EST OnLibChat: Holding Space Date & Time Monday, November 23, 2020 from 12pm – 1pm EST Description We invite all BIPOC library workers to attend this BIPOC-only conversation to share our experiences navigating these spaces, to reflect, and, echoing Lydia XZ Brown, “to hold space for each other”. …
OnLibChat | Why the Public Library: From Book Lending to Bastion of Democracy Session Details Date & Time:Friday, October 16, 2020 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m How to JoinYou can join either by computer or using your phone. If you’re internet connection is uneven, we recommend calling in by phone for your audio connection in …
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Special Libraries Committee The Ontario Library Association’s Special Libraries Committee (OLA-SLC) is a group of special librarians and information professionals operating outside traditional library workspaces. These libraries operate as part of an organization, specializing in resources of interest to the organization of which it is a part, and usually serving the staff or members of …
September 29, 2020 @ 7PM EST ONLibChat | Responding to Change: How Might Our LLCs Look in the Fall? Date & Time: September 29 @ 7PM EST How to Join Online (no registration or Chime account necessary) https://chime.aws/3762404231 Call in using your phone: Canada Toll-Free (1): +1 844-843-8537 Meeting ID: 3762 40 4231 Description: We …
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Libraries and COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has posed new challenges for libraries of all kinds. This page has some resources and information to help guide libraries in adapting to an evolving situation. COVID-19 and Library Materials Should Public Libraries isolate material upon return? Briefing (November 27, 2020) – Vaughan Public Libraries COVID-19 School Library Brief …
Events & Professional Development OPLA members learn together throughout the year. Find out more about OPLA’s one-time and ongoing events and opportunities for professional development. Children and Youth Expo RA in a Day Information Briefs
OLBA Work Plan 2022-2025 Ontario Library Boards’ Association Work Plan 2022 – 2025 is derived from and in service of the Ontario Library Association’s Strategic Plan 2021 – 2024. The Work Plan is designed to propel OLBA toward its Vision and Mission. OLBA Vision The Ontario Library Boards’ Association is a leader and recognized authority …
Advocacy & Current Issues The Strategic Voice Task Force coordinates OCULA responses to various advocacy issues that arise or that are submitted by members that affect the academic library community. Below are just some of the issues that OCULA and other OLA divisions have responded to to date. If there is an issue that affects …
Politiques et Procédures These policies were originally drafted in English and translated to French. In case of discrepancy, please refer to the English version. To see policies in English, click here. G2.1 Politique d’orientation du conseil d’administration G2.2 Code de conduite G2.4 Délégation de pouvoirs G2.5 Limites imposées aux dirigeants G2.6 Évaluation du rendement du …
Micheline Persaud Award Cliquez ici pour voir cette page en français. The Micheline Persaud Award is an award to honor an individual, group or institution that has distinguished itself in the development and promotion of library services in French in Ontario. The Prize is named in memory of our late colleague and friend, Micheline Persaud. …
