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Escape Room Research Tour

ABOUTThe OLA Special Libraries Committee presents an mesmerizing experience with a peek behind the curtain – an exploration of the research and planning behind the Escape Room game model, followed by a chance to play through an immersive story, solve interactive puzzles and complete your mission!  EVENT DETAILS Date: Thursday, February 29th, 2024Time: Please arrive by 6:15pm, event starts …

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Special Libraries Summer Social

Thursday, August 10, 6:00pm ET Special Libraries Summer Social Join the Ontario Library Association’s Special Libraries Committee for a casual summer social at Famous Last Words bar in the Junction neighbourhood in Toronto! Grab a literary-themed alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail (beer and wine available, too) and chat with other folks working or interested in special libraries. …

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Toronto Cemetery Research Tour

Friday, July 7,  6:00pm ET Toronto Cemetery Research Tour About Toronto Cemetery Tours is an historic walking tour series based in Toronto, Ontario. Public and private tours are held in a variety of the city’s most historic cemeteries, hosted by dedicated researcher and storyteller Chantal Morris. This curated tour coordinated by OLA’s Special Libraries Committee …

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Présentation Ādisōke et visite de la bibliothèque de l’Université St-Paul

vendredi, 16 juin 2023 14h00-16h00 Évènement ABO-Franco Présentation Ādisōke et visite de la bibliothèque de l’Université St-Paul Joignez-vous à nous le vendredi, 16 juin 2023 de 14h00 – 16h00 Bibliothèque Jean-Léon Allie1er étage du pavillon GuiguesUniversité St-Paul223 Main St, Ottawa, Ontario Le 16 juin Merci de répondre avant le lundi 12 juin. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant …

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Chinese Canadian Archive TPL Tour

Friday, May 26 at 6:00pm ET Chinese Canadian Archive TPL Tour In honour of Asian Heritage Month, please join the Ontario Library Association Special Libraries Committee for a tour of the Toronto Public Library’s Chinese Canadian Archive! About Launched in 2016, this community-built archive is focused on the Chinese Canadian community in the Greater Toronto …

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Digital Odyssey 2022

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. Beyond Brick & Mortar: The Evolution of Virtual Library Services (a virtual conference)  Monday June 13, 2022  / 12:00pm – 4:45pm ET  Full program to open Thursday May 26. …

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EI: Building Your Researcher Toolkit

Monday, May 8, 1:00pm ET EI: Building Your Researcher Toolkit  Don’t pass up this opportunity to refresh those research skills and refine your project approach! The Education Institute Virtual Spring Conference invites you to: Brush up on research trends Seek out best practices Investigate census data and your community Explore data visualization tools to communicate your research findings Activate your findings to …

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