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- Thursday 30 Jan 2025
- Friday 31 Jan 2025
Thursday 30 Jan 2025
8:15 am - 9:00 am
Pro-Palestine, Pro-Israel, or NSFW? A conversation with OCULA's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Community of Practice
Benjamin Walsh
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Academic Libraries
Bridging Transitions: Stepping into Interim Leadership in Libraries
Beth Cote
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Careers
Mastering Work Opportunities for Graduate Students: How can libraries and graduate students get the most out of each other?
Katia Oltmann
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Careers
Peer Support Teams- Let's Talk About Them.
Kelly Nielsen
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Careers
Heart Berry Bling: Acknowledging First Nations Women's History and Celebrating Indigenous Joy Through Children's Literature
Jenny Kay Dupuis
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Indigenous
Cultivating Community: A Collaborative Approach to Black Studies
Amal Hussien
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Academic Libraries
Reshaping Physical Library Space: A Peer Conversation on Value in a Hybrid World
Zack Osborne
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
General
Annual Update: Canadian Federation of Library Associations
Andrea Cecchetto
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
General
Academic Makerspaces: Where are we now?
Ewan Gibson
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Technology
Cybersecurity isn't a scary word: how to access materials and develop essential cyber skills in your library
Timothy King
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Technology
Creating Connections: Fostering Inclusive Workplaces for 2SLGBTQ+ Staff
Max Hare
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Public Libraries
Let's Talk About Us - Conversation Space for Neurodivergent Library Workers
Alison Pitcher
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Public Libraries
Let's Talk Tech Toys! STEM Learning in Libraries
Delia Filipescu
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Public Libraries
Almost 30 - Crafty Queer Connections
Audrey Kennington
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
General
First Look: CSL Digital Media Literacy Toolkit
Joseph Jeffery
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
School Libraries
Inclusive Language in Libraries: Distinguishing Librarians from 'Library Staff'
Jo-Anne Petropoulos
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Library Technicians
À la recherche de ressources FLS pour jeunes adultes (âges 12-18)
Nathalie Soini
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
French Services
Petite équipe, grande collection
Jérémie LeBlanc
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 8:15 am - 9:00 am
French Services
9:15 am - 10:30 am
Dollars and Stories: Leveraging the Social Return on Investment for Public Libraries
Jesse Roberts
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Public Libraries
From Exclusion to Inclusion: A Reformative Approach to Teen Services
Joel Sutherland
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Public Libraries
A Not-So-Typical Week Survey
Fawzia Raja
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Public Libraries
Teen Nights That Work: Strategies from a Successful Multi-Organization Partnership
Amy Eastwood
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
INDIGENOUS / OPLA
Beyond Degrees: Building Bridges with Diverse Library Skill Sets
Crystal Bergstrome
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Library Technicians
Beyond the buzz: Development and delivery of AI literacy programs in healthcare
Taylor Moore
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Health Libraries
Bridge the gap between open access discovery and availability: Insights and strategies for library staff
Erica Melko
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Academic Libraries
From Print to Pixels: Supercharging Strand A
Jason Himsl
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
School Libraries
Book Tasting with the OLA Best Bets
Katie Vlanich
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
School Libraries
CI CoP: building sustainable bridges within your continuous improvement network.
Amanda French
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Special Libraries
The Role of AI in Student Research
Diana Maliszewski
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Technology
Creating a change-friendly culture at your library
Anne O'Shea
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Special Libraries
Unlocking the Power of APIs in Library Data Integration
Frank Biss
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
OLITA / SPECIAL
Bridging accessibility gaps in audiobooks with evidence from the reader experience
Lindsay Tyler
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Technology
Bridging Gaps in Gender, Queer, and Indigenous Studies with the Gale Digital Scholar Lab
Carly Ziegler
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Technology
Bridging the First Gap: Strategies for Early Library Engagement at the University of Regina
Gillian van der Ven
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Academic Libraries
Imaginative Connections: Engage your Audience with Innovative and Dynamic Story Time Tools
Margaret LaTour
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
School Libraries
Educating the Community on Why Intellectual Freedom Is Essential for Society
James Turk
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
General
Not Sure Whether You Should Pursue a Leadership Role in an Academic Library? Let's Chat!
Jennifer Peters
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Careers
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Enhancing the Experience: Remodeling and Revitalizing Onboarding Processes for New Employees
Evette Berry
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Careers
Inventive Leadership: A creative response to change
MJ D'Elia
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Careers
Building Global Bridges: An IFLA Hour in Four Parts
Vivian Lewis
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Public Libraries
How to harness the power of data analysis to boost member engagement and retention.
Carmen Ho
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Public Libraries
See What's Feasible: Two Towns, Two Libraries, One Feasibility Study
Ashley Kulchycki
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Public Libraries
Growing Strong Community Connections with a Seed Library Program
Stephen Wood
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Indigenous
Examining Shared Print Collections: Data, Tools, and Workflows for Effective Collective Collections Stewardship
Erica Melko
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Library Technicians
Building sustainable evidence synthesis services in generalist academic libraries
Elizabeth Yates
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Health Libraries
Building bridges to understanding during workforce planning - advocating for Access Services
Sarah Martin
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Academic Libraries
Building Connections and Creating Community Through Library Collections
Aliya Dalfen
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Academic Libraries
Can I Ask You a Question? : Creating a Culture of Proactive Student Consultation
Courtney Lundrigan
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Academic Libraries
Climate and Wellbeing in Your Children's Collection
Tanya Kyi
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
School Libraries
Gather at the Table: Building Community with Culinary Literacy
Ruthanne Price
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
School Libraries
Prospect Research: an exciting career path for information professionals
Sarah Marcotte
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Special Libraries
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Social Impact Study: An innovative approach to measuring the value of library services
Laural Raine
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
General
How Do You Come Up With This Stuff?' Investigating Creativity for Programs and Services
Brooke Windsor
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Indigenous
Less Can be More: Conquering Weeding Worries to Create Streamlined Collections and Enhance Resource Access
Elyse Hill
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Library Technicians
Deep end: validating a Medline filter for the first time
Melanie Anderson
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Health Libraries
Canadian Copyright Act and Accessible Content: Overview & Best Practices
Alexandra Kohn
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Academic Libraries
Getting in on the Ground Floor: Perspectives from Growing a New Shared Repository Service
Julia Gilmore
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Academic Libraries
Opening eyes to accessibility. Pilot University of Waterloo Library/W. Ross Macdonald co-op student accessibility project
Timothy Ireland
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Academic Libraries
Wishing Into the Woods: Learning About Ourselves Along the Way
Eric Nearing
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
School Libraries
Keeping It Real: Featuring Books with Lived Experiences into Children's Fiction
Nadia Hohn
Speaker Profile(s)
Thu 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
School Libraries
3:45pm - 5:00pm (Thursday Keynote)
No workshops in this session.
Friday 31 Jan 2025
8:15 am - 9:00 am
Pro-Palestine, Pro-Israel, or NSFW? A conversation with OCULA's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Community of Practice
Benjamin Walsh
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Academic Libraries
Eye-Openers: Free Coffee, Practical Library Marketing Tips
Gina Freitag
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
General
The Librarian Leap: Jumping Roles, Building Bridges, and Elevating Others
Sam Vettraino
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Careers
The Switch Hitter: What Academic and Public Libraries Can Learn From Each Other
David Luinstra
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Careers
Thinking about Leadership as a Relationship
Vicki Whitmell
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Careers
More than 'Creoles and pidgins, Other': Reaching beyond MARC to surface Indigenous-language content for our users
Susan Bond
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Indigenous
We Don't Talk about Burnout (Enough)
Justine Cotton
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Indigenous
Snakes & Ladders: Navigating the Path towards a Culture of Institutional Assessment
Michelle Gravelle
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Academic Libraries
Abuelita, Ayeeyo, Madarbozorg: The Importance of Diasporic Grandmas in BIPOC Picture Books
Nadia Hohn
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Indigenous
Interlacing Stories, Building Connections
Maryse Laflamme
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Indigenous
Building Bridges to Special Collections with Podcasts and Digital Media
Erica McKenzie
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Technology
Building Resilient Libraries: Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in Public Libraries
Chris Moore
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Technology
Choose Your Own Adventure: Intellectual Freedom Edition
Sam Helmick
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Public Libraries
Makerspace Meet Up
Kat Drennan-Scace
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Public Libraries
Signing (in) the Library - Lessons from DHH student engagement in the School Library
Juli Mori
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
General
The Junk Drawer Librarian - Mastering Project Management and Maintenance
Devon Stolz
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Special
Librarian or Salesperson? How the Skills I Learned in Retail Help Me to Be a Better Library Professional
Jonelle St. Aubyn
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
School Libraries
PRIDE versus Prejudice: Building Bridges, Creating Safe Spaces, and Connecting Rural Libraries and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Communities
Ashley Trusler
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
School Libraries
Neurodiversity on the Bridge: The Spectrum of Performance and Hidden Capacities
Endie Commanda
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
Library Technicians
First Look: CSL Digital Media Literacy Toolkit
Joseph Jeffery
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 8:15 am - 9:00 am
School Libraries
9:15 am - 10:30 am
Surviving a Cyberattack: A Test in Resiliency and Dedication to Public Service | Part One - Behind the Scenes
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Public Libraries
The Relationship Bridge: Trust and Connection in a Changing, Challenging Workplace
Amanda Lepage
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Careers
But How are you Really? Early findings from the OPLA Psychological Safety Survey
Alison Clarke
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Public Libraries
Drag Story Time: A case study in crisis communication
Michal Utko
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Public Libraries
Success Within Reach: Addressing barriers to employment in tech with Toronto Public Library's IT Essentials Program
Nan Davies
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Public Libraries
Hitting your limit: Trauma and Library workers
Mark Reinelt
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Indigenous
Outreach Programming: The Bridge to Everywhere
Trish MacGregor
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Indigenous
Mind the (data) gap! Building stronger connections between library workers with data disaggregation
Fiona Inglis
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Library Technicians
Enhance Digital Literacy Learning for School-Age Children Through Play with Dash and Sphero
Tiffany Luk
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
General
The State of Reference Service in Ontario's Academic Libraries
Caleb Domsy
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Academic Libraries
Wrangling the Beast: How we turned intensive annual outreach into a creativity and camaraderie boon
Kaelan Caspary
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Academic Libraries
Trauma-Informed Change Management: Building a Culture of Care While Diving into the Unknown
Preethi Gorecki
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Special Libraries
Building Workplace Bridges: A Holding Space for IBPOC Library Staff
Charmaine De Castro
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
General
Connecting the Dots with Data: Creating a Data Strategy When You Aren't a Data Scientist
Jaclyn Derlatka
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Technology
Enhancing Digital Access and Rights through Collaboration: Digitizing IN the Stacks at Vancouver Public Library
Loren Fantin
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Technology
From Vision to Launch: A DiscoverySpace for children & the lessons we learned along the way
Tammy Csajaghy
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Technology
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Save Our School Libraries Campaign Update
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
School Libraries
Surviving a Cyberattack: A Test in Resiliency and Dedication to Public Service | Part Two - Public Service
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Public Libraries
All brains are welcome! A bold strategy to raise awareness and foster belonging for our Neurodiverse community.
Jenny North
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
General
Bridging Your Way: An Insider's Guide to Landing a Federal Government Job
Amanda Robinson
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Careers
Cultivating a Safe and Welcoming Library Space: Addressing Incidents with Hamilton Public Library's Step System
Sarah Gauthier
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Public Libraries
Great Expectations: Bridging the Communication Gap through Compliance
Fawzia Raja
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Public Libraries
More Than Trolls
Mary Kapusta
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Public Libraries
French Language-of-Cataloguing (for English-speaking Cataloguers)
Janice Anderson
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Library Technicians
Power Plays & Public Purpose: Municipal Councils & Library Boards
Jason Reynar
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Governance
Virtual Healthcare 101: Building Partnerships between Rural and Urban Libraries with Local Healthcare Systems
Dakota Smith
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Health Libraries
From Confusion to Clarity: The Plain Language Revolution
Kaitlyn Vecchio
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Health Libraries
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Academic Libraries: A Collaborative Strategy to Enhance and Build Capacity
Catherine Steeves
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Academic Libraries
Academic Shop Talks: Library Alliances and Digital Frontiers
See Shop Talks tab
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Academic Libraries
Digital Media Literacy Skills in the Age of AI
Kim Davidson
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
School Libraries
Beyond Lego and Ozobots: Elevating digital literacy delivery with competitive robotics
Tommy Sunthorn
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
School Libraries
Makers Gonna Make: Libraries & IT Building Makerspaces
Haider Rizvi
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Technology
Advocating for Your Special Librarian Role
Natasha Kwiatkowski
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Special Libraries
Migration: Transforming IT Infrastructure & Empowering Your Team
Darrel Sultana
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Technology
Revisiting Racial Capital: EDI Plans, the Diversity Model, and the Shortcomings of Canadian Academic Libraries
Tina Liu
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Academic Libraries
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Empowering Your Freedom to Read: Tools for Today and Tomorrow
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
General
The Final Bridge - Retirement
Jennifer La Chapelle
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Careers
Harnessing Data to Bridge Communities: The Impact of Library Technology Services in Ontario
Sepideh Mckensy
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Public Libraries
Table-ronde : La lecture dans la vie des jeunes locuteurs et apprenants de langue francaise : en fait-on assez?
Nadia Caidi
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
French Services
Building bridges between school libraries and individuals with disabilities through representation, programming and collection
Mona Cheema
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
School Libraries
When Can We Leave: Imagining the End of Social Media
Andrea Wheeldon
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Indigenous
Indigenous Children's Literature and Collection Development: Utilizing the First Nations Communities READ Program
Nancy Cooper
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Indigenous
Embracing Disability: Practical Advice for Accessible Library Programming
Jessica Desormeaux
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
General
Crossing the Bridge: A Strategic Planning Survival Guide
Michal Utko
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Governance
What are you reading? Celebrating our hospital library by starting conversations
Emilia Main
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Health Libraries
Inclusive Tales: Augmenting Storytimes with Sensory Activities for Children and Youth of all Abilities
Heather Kanabe
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
School Libraries
Readers Advisory Divas and Dudes Present Books for Building Bridges
Janet Murie
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
General
TD Summer Reading Club: New Website and Staff Portal
Jessica Roy
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
General
Green Libraries: Climate Action Beyond the Building
Michael/Michelle Rogowski
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
General
Legally Leveraging AI in Public Libraries
Jason Reynar
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Technology
Tech Help with Empathy: A Human Connection
Ashley Prince
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Technology
The Proof is in the Process: Incorporating Generative AI in Student Research Projects
Melissa Poremba
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Technology
Bridging Generations: Establishing a Memory Lab to Preserve Community Stories
Nicole Adams
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Technology
Streamlining Library Access: Best Practices for a Successful Migration and User-Centric Experience
Kailey Fallis
Speaker Profile(s)
Fri 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
General
3:45pm - 5:15pm (Friday Keynote)
No workshops in this session.