Our Board
Our Mission
To empower our members in the library and information services sectors to build informed, participatory, and inclusive communities through education, advocacy, partnerships and research.
Our Vision
To lead and inspire the growth and innovation of the library and information services sector. Our set of guiding values has stood the test of time and continues to guide us in our work.
Our Values
- Responsiveness and Awareness
- Intellectual Freedom
- Diversity
- Literacy and Lifelong Learning
- Innovation
- Accountability
Executive Committee
Lita Barrie
OLA President 2026
Burlington Public Library
Sarah Gauthier
OLA Vice President 2025
Hamilton Public Library
Michelle Arbuckle
Executive Director (ex officio)
Ontario Library Association
Matthew Corbett
OLA Treasurer 2026
Petawawa Public Library
Mikayla Redden
Ontario College and University Library Association (OCULA)
University of Toronto
Ashley Prince
Ontario Library and Information Technology Association (OLITA)
Past President
The Blue Mountains Public Library
Nathan Etherington
Ontario Library Boards’ Association (OLBA)
President
County of Brant Public Library
Leah Rucchetto
Ontario Public Library Association (OPLA)
Past President
Caledon Public Library
Wendy Burch Jones
Ontario School Library Association (OSLA)
Past President
Toronto District School Board
Mohammed Harti
L’Association des bibliothèques de l’Ontario (ABO-Franco)
Président-sortant
University Ontario
Zachary Osborne
Ontario Health Library and Information Association (OHLIA)
President
Unity Health
Silvia Vong
Member at Large
Advocacy
Univeristy of Toronto
Kanta Kapoor
Member at Large
EDI Voice
Milton Public Library
Feather Maracle
Member at Large
Indigenous Voice
Six Nations Public Library
Annual General Meetings
The OLA is a registered corporation and therefore must hold an Annual General Meeting. For more information, visit the OLA Annual General Meeting webpage.
Policies and Procedures
Policies and procedures for the OLA can be found on the Policies and Procedures webpage.
Strategic Plan
The OLA reports the progress of the Strategic Plan on a quarterly basis to the Board of Directors.
