OLA Events
OSLA SLAM - Coding + Technology in Your School Library
OLA Event Overview
This OSLA Slam, hosted by members of the OSLA Council, will showcase creative ideas and initiatives that OSLA members are involved with in their school libraries.
Want to enhance digital learning in your library? Join OSLA council as they dive into new and innovative tools that will help you empower students through digital tools. Whether you’re tech savvy or new to coding and tech and just getting started, this session will help you develop your skills.
The Ontario School Library Association (OSLA)’s new initiative which launched in January was a huge success. The first “OSLA Slam” was all about the Super Conference and participants learned many tips and tricks on how to maximize their experience. Our second “Slam” focused on the Forest of Reading program.
The goal of each slam is to inspire, motivate and engage members. “OSLA Slams” are virtual events for school library professionals to network, share, ask questions, and honour the incredible impact school libraries have on our communities. The OSLA Slam takes place on a regular basis and this month’s topic is “Coding + Technology in Your School Library.” Registering for the OSLA Slam is easy. Simply click on the link included in this email.
The OSLA would like to hear from its members about topics that they would like to discuss at future slams. OSLA has planned a number of upcoming Slams:
You Can Advocate! Small Acts of Advocacy That Anyone Can Do: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Celebrations in Your Library - Ideas for Marking Milestones & Accomplishments: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Physical Spaces - The SLLC as the Third Teacher: September, 2025
Getting Involved How to Connect & Contribute in Libraryland: October, 2025
Programming: What to Do When You Are Short On Time? November, 2025
Forest of Reading: Tips & Tricks: December, 2025
Super Conference: Tips & Tricks: January, 2026
Future topics might also include:
Special Events, Book Fairs & Author Visits
Partnering/Collaboration
Collection Development/Weeding
Clubs & Extra Curricular: Library Helpers, Volunteers, etc.
Interested in presenting at an OSLA Slam? Fill out this form to indicate your interest in presenting at any one of these or other topics. The OSLA will be in touch with all those who completed forms with next steps. The OSLA will send out the questionnaire multiple times to ensure members have the opportunity to submit a proposal and/or put the date in their calendar.
* Although ONLibChat's are not recorded, the OSLA SLAM chats will be recorded.
Pricing:
OLA Members: no fee
Non Members: $55
* We will reach out to registrants the day before the event with connection instructions.
