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
Matthew Rohweder
OLA President 2025
Wilfrid Laurier University
Lita Barrie
OLA Vice President 2025
Burlington Public Library
Michelle Arbuckle
Executive Director (ex officio)
Ontario Library Association
Caroline Goulding
OLA Treasurer 2025
Dryden Public Library
Shelby Thaysen
Ontario College and University Library Association (OCULA)
University of Toronto
Amir Feridooni
Ontario Library and Information Technology Association (OLITA)
Past President
Markham Public Library
Marj Poirier
Ontario Library Boards’ Association (OLBA)
President
Kenora Public LIbrary Board
Megan Garza
Ontario Public Library Association (OPLA)
Past President
Markham Public Library
Wendy Burch Jones
Ontario School Library Association (OSLA)
Past President
Toronto District School Board
Victoria Tsonos
L’Association des bibliothèques de l’Ontario (ABO-Franco)
Président-sortant
Université Saint-Paul // Saint Paul University
Orien Duda
Ontario Health Library and Information Association (OHLIA)
President
Windsor Regional Hospital
Sarah Gauthier
Member at Large
Advocacy
Hamilton Public Library
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.
