About OLITA
The Ontario Library and Information Technology Association (OLITA) is a community passionate about exploring the use of technology in information management organizations. A volunteer-driven organization, we champion the use of emerging technology to enrich information services, projects, and collections, and strive to make technology accessible to all. OLITA works to:
- Connect people, virtually and in-person, to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration in regard to technology;
- Build partnerships with other technology organizations, to widen and strengthen our network;
- Cultivate innovation by sharing ideas, promoting emerging technology, and offering professional development opportunities;
- Advocate for equal access to technology and the importance of digital literacy.
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OLITA Council



Ashley Prince
2025 President



Ben Van Gorp
2025 Vice PresidentEast Gwillimbury Public Library



Amir Feridooni
Past President 2024Markham Public Library



Tommy Suthorn
CouncillorVaughan Public Libraries



Catherine Arthurs
CouncillorCaledon Public Library




Savannah Li
CouncillorMastercard Foundation



Jodie Mandarino
Councillor




Shahin Dashtkian
Councillor-at-Large 2023 - 2025Pickering Public Library



John Fink
CouncillorMcMaster University
Awards
OLITA Technology Advancing Libraries Award
Digital Odyssey
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. This event takes place virtually every spring. To view past programs, please view the Past Events section (below).Â
If you are interested in participating in, or sponsoring, Digital Odyssey in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch with OLA staff by emailing education@accessola.com.Â
Digital Odyssey is planned by OLITA Council.Â
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.
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