College Libraries: In Crisis
Unlock career success as a new MLIS graduate with tips on building in-person connections, honing key skills, and seizing opportunities for growth and advancement.
Usman Malik
Usman Malik is a Liaison Librarian at Humber and University of Guelph-Humber Library. He is currently serving as the Vice President of the Ontario…
Maintaining Purpose in Shifting Times
It can be difficult to remain passionate, connected and involved in such a time of crisis and precarity. Here are my strategies for staying active in the library field with those who have been displaced or laid off from library roles, or those unable to find a job in the field
Conflict intelligence: an interview with Larry Alford
Michelle Arbuckle sits down with University Chief Librarian for U of T Libraries, Larry Alford on the Library Land Loves podcast.
OCULA President’s Message – Spring 2026
Shelby Thaysen introduces herself as the 2026 OCULA President and outlines her guiding values and excitement for the role, as well as introduces changes to OLA and reflects on the challenges facing libraries and those who work in them.
Calling all editors: InsideOCULA
The Ontario College & University Library Association (OCULA) is accepting applications for a volunteer Digital Editor for InsideOCULA.
Kimberly Daigneau
Kimberly Daigneau is a Digital Editor for insideOCULA and a Library Technician at St. Clair College Library, where she supports students and faculty in…
2SLGBTQ+ Libraries and Archives & Politicized Pedagogy
Learn about a librarian’s research into 2SLGBTQ+ Libraries and Archives, preserving queer history, and current activism efforts.
Matthew Rohweder
Matthew Rohweder is the 2025 OLA President and is currently a Liaison Librarian at Wilfrid Laurier University. He is co-author of A Librarian’s Guide…
The Value of Succession Planning in Student Internships
Learn about the benefits of constructing a multi-year internship from a MLIS student's perspective.
Launching the Library Student Toolkit!
The Library Student Toolkit on the OLA website offers library and information students access to journals, job boards, conferences, professional organizations, and career resources for academic and professional success.
In Retrospect: Experiences of A Student Representative
Rochelle David, a 2024 OCULA student representative, reflects on her time on the OCULA council, highlighting valuable experiences, collaborative growth, and her contributions to the library community's development.