2 days from now the OLA Special Libraries Committee will be catching up with other library & information professionals at social event held at the oldest LGBTQ+ bookstore in the world! Keen to attend? Capacity is limited! RSVP at buff.ly/3Wrp2KS Glad Day Bookshop

OLA members, we’re calling on you to share your input to help determine the strategic direction of the OLA. Take 10 minutes to complete our membership mini survey. You’ll have the chance to win a Full Conference Pass to the 2025 Super Conference! buff.ly/3ykpzWE

Ontario's new funding model for schools eliminates protected funding for libraries & library staff. Data from our Annual Ontario School Survey shows a steady rise in schools with no librarians over the past years. How can we help? ow.ly/j8yn50SS6WU OLA

The summer season is filled with opportunities to connect with loved ones about issues that matter to you. 573 individuals have signed the #SaveOurSchoolLibraries petition. Invite those around you to join the campaign! bit.ly/aboutsaveoursc…

Save big on professional resource books from August 9th until August 28th! Check out our great books and save up to 75% off. Don't forget there's FREE shipping on CDN orders over $125. Shop now at the Library Marketplace: buff.ly/46Chmdf

✨ Call for Proposals ✨ From conversations to shop talks & learning labs to poster presentations, #OLASC will be full of exciting moments. We want you to help us as we #BreakWallsBuildBridges. Learn more about proposal submissions at buff.ly/3YmDC8U

Build active engagement through hands-on activities, reflective discussions, and more, even in the face of time and budget constraints. Attract young readers and keep them returning for more! . Order your copy today: buff.ly/3X618G4 . #Librarianship #libraryprogramming

The OLA’s vision is to lead and inspire innovation in the library and information services sector. OLA members, your input is essential in determining the strategic direction of the OLA. Take our membership mini survey to share your voice. Visit buff.ly/3ykpzWE

Summer’s still here, and so should your summer reading! Keep that reading sizzling as long as the sun’s shining with the OPLA Best Bets Committee's summer reading picks. Dive into your next summer read by visiting buff.ly/4dwLKbM

Read OLA's new Anti-Racism Statement, OLA's Commitment Towards Inclusive Librarianship, and learn about the Association's plans for building a more diverse and equitable sector at buff.ly/4dP1qqh

Only one week left to save big on select professional resource books. Sale ends August 28th! Check out our great books and save up to 75% off. Don't forget there's FREE shipping on CDN orders over $125. Shop the sale at The Library Marketplace: buff.ly/3SZZiEh

The Education Institute has a ✨ BRAND-NEW ✨ virtual workshop series, Topics in Collections Development! This series will help you build useful, balanced library collections. Register for all 3 workshops & receive a discounted rate at buff.ly/3X9YJKA

Ready to elevate your library's impact? Join us at Value Communication, an upcoming virtual workshop, to learn how to define powerful organizational values showcasing the strengths of health library teams. Register at buff.ly/3MaNLy3

OLA members, this is the final call to share your voice in our membership mini survey! Let us know how OLA can best support you in your profession as part of the library and information services sector at buff.ly/3ykpzWE. This survey closes Friday, August 30.

Enhancing accessibility, Indigenizing collections & navigating sensitive subject matter are key focuses of a BRAND-NEW virtual workshop series. Register for all 3 workshops as part of Topics in Collections Development for a discounted rate! buff.ly/3X9YJKA

The bridges we build connect us and help us understand one another. In preparation for #OLASC we invite you to submit a proposal that will #BreakWallsBuildBridges at #OLASC. Visit buff.ly/3YmDC8U

ICYMI: The Education Institute’s BRAND-NEW series, Topics in Collections Development, offers a series pass for a discounted rate! Register for all three virtual workshops at buff.ly/3X9YJKA

Order your copy of "Information Literacy and Social Media: Empowered Student Engagement with the ACRL Framework" today and follow lesson plans designed to help you plan to teach students how to think critically about social media. buff.ly/3yRQFES #teacherlibrarians

It’s back-to-school season, making it the perfect time to add your voice of support for the #SaveOurSchoolLibraries campaign. Why? Because every student in Ontario deserves a properly funded and staffed school library. Visit bit.ly/aboutsaveoursc…

✨ Accepting Applications for Fall & MentorMatch! ✨ It’s a new school year & the perfect time to get a head start on furthering your development. Aspiring mentees & mentors are encouraged to apply by September 21. buff.ly/3TSoxbi