The Reader's Advisory Committee
The OPLA Readers’ Advisory Committee develops and promotes adult readers’ advisory service in public libraries. Its principal functions are to provide a forum through which public library staff can meet, exchange ideas, and promote services; to ensure educational opportunities are provided for staff working with adult readers; to advocate and promote readers’ advisory excellence; to raise the standards and strengthen the guidelines for readers’ advisory services province-wide through the development of core competencies; and to honour excellence in service to adult readers.
Reagan Kapasi (Co-Chair)
Toronto Public Library
Kat Drennan-Scace (Co-Chair)
Hamilton Public Library
Elizabeth Campbell
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Sarah Bonish
Mississauga Public Library
Jessica Crammer
Regina Public Library
Melissa Macks
OLA Staff Liaison
mmacks@accessola.com
OPLA’s Award for Leadership in Adult Readers’ Advisory is an initiative of the Readers’ Services Sub-Committee of OPLA. The purpose of this award is to honour excellence in readers’ advisory service to adults.
To apply: Fill out Application Form Accepting Nominations until March 18
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To view past recipients
OLA is pleased to host a number of professional development events throughout the spring and summer each year, planned thoughtfully by our members and supported by our staff.
The 2023 RA in a Day event will take place in the Spring. Check back for more information.
