Our Library Sectors
At OLA, members are organized within our five library sectors: public , school, academic, health, and special libraries. Sectors are guided by an elected council made up of peers, ensuring members’ voices and interests are represented. When you join OLA, you become part of at least one sector community that reflects your work and interests.
School Libraries Sector
The School Libraries Sector represents school library professionals and provides a common voice for their needs and interests through advocacy, leadership and continuing education. The School Libraries Sector is guided by OSLA Council.
Academic Libraries Sector
The Academic Libraries Sector represents college and university library faculty and staff on issues of common concern. The Academic Library Sector is guided by OCULA Council.
Health Libraries Sector
The Health Libraries Sector represents library staff involved with the provision of health information in a diverse range of information settings. The Health Libraries Sector is guides by OHLIA Council.
Public Libraries Sector
The Public Libraries Sector represents librarians, library staff and library board members who work in public libraries in Ontario on issues of common concern. The Public Libraries Sector is guided by OPLA and OLBA Councils
Pending approval of the 2026 AGM, the below OLA divisions will transition to Communities of Practice. Learn more about Communities of Practice here.

