Thank You to all of our supporters!
Each year the OLA solicits the library industry for financial support to assist in the costs of running such a large and diverse conference. The money that is donated goes to keep the registration prices down for attendees. Please consider allocating some of your marketing budget to sponsorship.
The Association as a general practice doesn’t consider adding an expense to the conference just to create a sponsorship opportunity.
| Major Sponsor | $15,000 |
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| Stream Sponsor | $2,500 – $4,000 |
Sponsor a whole stream of sessions by one of OLA’s Divisions.
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| Public Library Awards Sponsor | $3,000 |
Reception with appetizers and drinks followed by an award ceremony presented by the Ontario Public Library Association and Ontario Library Boards’ Association on Thursday night at Super Conference.
This is a ticketed red-carpet event. |
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| Keynote Speaker Sponsor | $2,500 |
A great way to reach the largest single gathering! One of the few times when all attendees gather together in one place.
Option to provide a handout at the Keynote.
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| OLA Lounge Sponsor | $2,500 | Sponsor the lounge on the EXPO floor which provides seating and an opportunity to charge your phone additional programming may be scheduled in the space. |
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| Speaker’s Lounge Sponsor | $2,500 |
Sponsor the lounge where all Speakers check in to pick up their badges, leave their coats, use the computers for last-minute prep, or sit back and relax until their session.
Most speakers meet their convenor in the Speaker’s Lounge. |
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| Career Centre Sponsor | $2,500 |
Popular with recent graduates and seasoned professionals looking to make a move.
Career resources such as:
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| Spotlight Speaker Sponsor | $1,000+ |
Spotlight Sessions:
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| Volunteer Sponsor | $1,000 |
Support the future of the profession now.
Over 200 student volunteers help the conference run smoothly, you see them all over the conference in their blue volunteer vests. |
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| Session Sponsor | $500 | Pick a subject area. Make a splash at the session – hand out a flyer, give away a related title. |
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| Hold an Auction/Draw & Donate the Proceeds | $250+ | Hold an auction or draw at your booth and donate the proceeds. Let us know in advance and you will get profiled in the on-site program and more afterwards. |
Support OLA Year-Round
Signature Events of OLA
In addition to Super Conference OLA offers Signature Events. Consider allocating some of your marketing budget in either the Market or as an Event Sponsor.
These events are targeted at 100–300 people and are planned by practitioners who are asking for more participation by those who offer products that complement the topics. They know that there are opportunities for synergy.
There is significant recognition of your support available at the events; online through OLA’s many digital channels; through social media; and at OLA’s premier event Super Conference.
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The best way to reach those who are working in school libraries and teaching information skills. The magazine is published three times per year with a circulation of 1,350. |
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| RA in a Day | April | You will never know all there is to know about reader’s advisory and recommendation. Prospectus available at: www.accessola.com/ra |
| OCULA Spring Conference | May | This gathering of university and college library staff provides an environment to hear local, regional, and nationally recognized speakers. |
| Digital Odyssey | June | Examines the intersection of governmental, academic, and community open data and open heritage materials. Prospectus available at: www.accessola.com/digitalodyssey |
| Annual Institute on the Library As Place (AILP) | June | The Annual Institute explores the impact that architectural spaces and design have on the human experience. Prospectus available at: www.accessola.com/ailp. |
| Ontario Public Library Week | October | The third week of October. Libraries and library partners across Ontario raise awareness of libraries’ valuable role in the lives of people in Canada. Information available at: www.accessola.com/ontario-public-library-week. |
| Children’s & Youth Services Expo | November | This is for those who work in Children’s and Youth Services in school and public library settings. Prospectus available at: www.accessola.com/cye |
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