The Health and Information Library Sector of OLA brings together library staff who provide and support health information across a wide variety of settings. These settings include hospitals, health research centres, public health agencies, academic and other health information settings.
Becoming an OLA member gives you access to the news and activities within the Health Libraries Sector and the many communities at OLA.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- A strong professional network: Connect with colleagues working in academic libraries, teaching hospitals, community hospitals, and beyond.
- Access OLA’s Communities of Practice Indicate your interest in the communities that matter most to you (you can select more than one!)
- Resources that matter: Learn strategies and tools for supporting health information needs, whether for in-depth research or everyday consumer health questions.
- Exclusive updates: Receive OHLIA’s consumer health information bulletins, covering timely topics like mental wellness, seniors’ health, and more.
The Health and Information Library Sector of OLA brings together library staff who provide and support health information across a wide variety of settings. These settings include hospitals, health research centres, public health agencies, academic and other health information settings.
OHLIA Council
OHLIA council is the elected body that represents the Health Sector at OLA. This council drives professional development, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, helping members stay connected, informed, and supported in their work.

Jessica Babineau
2026 President
University Health Network

Stephanie Sanger
2026 Vice President
McMaster University


Zachary Osbourne
2025 Past President
Unity Health


Talin Bogosian
Councilor / Secretary Unity Health





Celeste Ramnarine
Councillor
Markham Stouffville Hospital


Sadaf Ullah
Councillor / Communications and Social Media Unity Health





Amanda Caputo





Lindsay Adoranti
Councillor Saskatchewan Health Authority
Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award (Individual)
This award recognizes individuals that have played an ongoing, active and significant role as a health librarian and/or with the OLA, and are at or near the close of their active career.
