Our Sectors - Ontario Library Association

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.

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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.

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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 guided by OHLIA Council.

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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

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At the 2025 OLA AGM, members voted to transition the OLITA and ABO-Franco Councils into Communities of Practice, creating more opportunities for members to connect and engage at scale. Learn more about Communities of Practice

Our Library Sectors

School Libraries Sector

Academic Libraries Sector

Health Libraries Sector

Public Libraries Sector

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