OCULA

The Ontario College and University Library Association is a division of the @ONLibraryAssoc. Tweeting about OCULA events and news + more.

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

You’re invited! Join us virtually on May 8 for the OCULA Spring Conference. For a look at the event schedule, visit https://t.co/BbZ20VEbhh. P.S. Less than 1 month left to register!

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

This year's OCULA Spring Conference asks: What Is Actionable Allyship in Academic Libraries? We'd like to hear from you! Submit your Lightning Talk proposal by March 6th at https://t.co/0RsASKs1DJ

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

Are you a member of the OLA who doesn’t volunteer with us? We want to hear from you about how we can reduce barriers to participation. Take the Volunteer Capacity Survey by March 15 at https://t.co/EnDIZpyLOb.

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

We’re returning to Little Native Hockey League! Last year we gave away 500+ books to kids & families!! We’re excited for you to join us on March 10 from 12-6pm at Markham Civic Centre. Thank you to @ForestofReading and @ireadcanadian for making this possible. @Official_LNHL

[OCULA @OCULA_OLA]

InsideOCULA is currently recruiting Digital Editors to join their editorial team!

These positions carry a two-year commitment, work can be completed remotely, & is roughly 3–5 hours of work per month.

Apply by March 1 with a start date of April 2024.
https://t.co/vmcBNcz2Pu

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

✨ Resolutions | Improving Your Relationships at Work Through Deep Listening facilitated by @VMesana is finally here! See you on Zoom at 12:00 PM today. For more information, visit https://t.co/mZSlO7AHWP

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

Have you registered yet to attend the OLA Annual General Meeting on February 29? All are welcome to tune in from 4:30-5:30pm. Register for the AGM at https://t.co/XYFdCuqvKV

[OCULA @OCULA_OLA]

What a great time at #OLASC! Thanks to everyone who attended the OCULA social! We even managed to snap a photo of FIVE generations of OCULA Presidents! 🎉

From left to right: Angela Henshilwood, @zackosborne, @gslavender, @MattJeffreyR, & @mikaylaredden.

[CAPAL-ACBES @CAPALacbes]

No need to use travel💲for this conference! Join us online to explore our theme of Sustainability and Shared Futures in Academic Libraries. Submission deadline is Feb. 16! @CFLAFCAB @ocula_ola @APLAcontact @MB_Lib_Assn @AlbertaAAL @bclaconnect @ABQLA @SKLibrary @NSLAssn @FMDocs

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

The countdown has begun for the OLA Super Conference! If you’re a student attending Canada’s biggest library conference, @OCULA_OLA has a student guide for you. Use it to make the most of the conference, engage in sessions, events & more! Check it out https://t.co/EjIFWk4I21

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

Are you ready to be inspired, challenged, and entertained, not to mention take home more than a few free books?! If you’re a student attending the OLA Super Conference, you’ll be able to do just that! Read the @OCULA_OLA student guide for tips & tricks! https://t.co/EjIFWk4act

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

A variety of perspectives that inspires a commitment to evidence-based practice in your day-to-day work and library culture. Includes studies on how to understand the needs of diverse student populations.
Order it today! https://t.co/EuciWnH7QL

#librarian #librarylove #academics

[OCULA @OCULA_OLA]

Call for content! @OpenShelfOLA's #InsideOCULA is currently accepting submissions for upcoming issues.

Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. For Winter 2024 publication, please get in touch by December 22.

https://t.co/cdPaRwm8xx

[OCULA @OCULA_OLA]

OCULA’s Lightning Strike Student Award is now accepting nominees of LIS and library technician students who would love to participate in the OLA Super Conference!

For more details or to submit a nominee and proposal, visit https://t.co/UeqZk6PIcC

[OCULA @OCULA_OLA]

We're looking for nominees for the OCULA Lifetime Achievement Award!

Do you know a role model who has made an outstanding contribution to academic or research library development through their services, research, or programming?

Nominate them today! https://t.co/UeqZk6PIcC

[OCULA @OCULA_OLA]

Do you know someone who has gone above & beyond in their library who may qualify as a nominee for the OCULA Award for Special Achievement?

Nominations are now open and we encourage you to apply!

Visit the OLA website to learn more: https://t.co/UeqZk6PIcC

[OLA @ONLibraryAssoc]

#DYK that OLA’s Board of Directors and 7 Divisional Councils have open positions? It’s true! View the positions up for election here: https://t.co/bsQKgJ2ba0

[OCULA @OCULA_OLA]

The first session will be a Black-only space, the second will be a BIPOC-only space, and the third session will be open to all library workers and students.

For more details: https://t.co/tYuNKFGwgo

[OCULA @OCULA_OLA]

Interested in supporting Black LIS students and early career library workers? Join WOC+Lib and LIS researchers for a community discussion series where they will discuss their recent scholarship on racial equity in libraries and the retention of academic librarians of colour.

[OCULA @OCULA_OLA]

Looking forward to the IDEAL Conference that will be held in Toronto on July 15–17, 2024!!

Call for proposals will be accepted until September 15, 2023.

Registration will open in early 2024.

https://t.co/Q7Tlix62W8