Run From the Numbers
When the volunteer role of divisional council treasurer is up for grabs, the response is often any of the following: stone silence, recoiling in horror,…
Rachelle DesRochers, Administrative Assistant
Welcome to The OLA Staff Room, a new column that will showcase OLA staff members, our services, programs, and events. Meet Rachelle DesRochers who…
Michael Rogowski, Education Coordinator
Welcome to The OLA Staff Room, a new column that will showcase Ontario Library Association staff members, our services, programs, and events. The association…
Value, Influence, Positioning: Advocacy by a New Name
Value, influence, positioning. These three words framed the discussion at the OLA Advocacy Committee’s VIP Summit last February, and characterize OLA’s strategic approach to…
OCULA President’s Message
Library Day at Queen’s Park There’s an exciting event coming up on Wednesday November 26th! The Ontario Library Association has partnered with Impact Public…
Successful start for OLA’s new mentorship program
Breaking into the library profession can be tough. Especially if you don’t have any experience or contacts. That’s where mentors come in: “We want…
The people and the plan: Strategic planning at OLA
The Ontario Library Association (OLA) is currently into another strategic planning cycle and OCULA representatives are again involved. Shelagh Paterson (Executive Director, OLA), Jennifer Peters (OCULA,…