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***La version française suit.*** Super Conference 2027 Theme: Plugged In Libraries—and the people who work in them—are the ultimate connectors. Our spaces and our work are active, energetic, and essential. We bridge people and ideas, create opportunities, and keep our fingers on the pulse of our communities, responding to and anticipating the needs of those …
Did you miss out on a popular in-person presentation at OLA Super Conference 2026? In the “Super Conference Callback” series, OLA invites a curated selection of presenters to replicate or reimagine their in-person conference session in the form of a webinar as part of its summer programming. We hope that the sessions provided will improve …
OLA Super Conference 2026 was a magical event from start to finish, and that wouldn’t have been the case without you. Thank you for attending, whether in-person or virtually. The OLA Super Conference Planning Team is taking a beat to rest and recharge, and will be back this spring with all the details on OLASC …
Please note that this page will be updated for the 2027 Super Conference in the fall. We can’t wait for you to join us! Welcome to the Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference! Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned participant, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience. …
Need help convincing your boss? We’ve got you! We get it—attending Super Conference can feel like a big ask. It’s an investment, and we understand the concerns about cost and time away from the library. But here’s the truth: it’s an investment that pays off for you and your organization. Super Conference isn’t just about …
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The Call for Proposals for the 2026 OLA Super Conference is now open! Please visit the Call for Proposals Timeline page for important dates, to access PDF and video guides, and to learn about the program submission guidelines. Submit Your Proposal Today! Miss the theme announcement? Check out the thinking behind We Persist. We can’t wait to …
***La version française suit.*** Super Conference 2026 Theme: We Persist Persistence is woven into every aspect of our profession. It is evident in our resilience in the face of existential challenges. It is evident in our steadfast efforts to build, and to bridge, and to make magic with increasingly fewer resources. It is evident in …
Thank you for submitting a proposal to present your projects, research, and ideas at the 2026 OLA Super Conference. The Planning Committee is delighted to welcome you to the conference. Please bookmark this page and check back frequently for speaker updates, deadline reminders, and more. We aim to keep you informed and supported to ensure …
Sessions have been accepted, the conference schedule has been released, we’ve told you all about our amazing Featured Speakers… now all there is left to do is register! Still making some decisions about whether to attend Super Conference in-person or virtually this year? Hopefully this will help you make your decision. In-Person Conference All keynote, …
The Call for Proposals for the 2025 OLA Super Conference is now open! Please visit the Call for Proposals Timeline page for important dates, to access PDF and video guides, and to learn about the program submission guidelines. Submit Your Proposal Today! New this year: The ability to have a submitter who is not automatically …
***La version française suit.*** Super Conference 2025 Theme: Building Bridges A bridge is an essential structure. It crosses a divide and allows people to overcome obstacles. A bridge’s purpose is in the connections it creates. When we talk about building bridges, not only are we talking about physical connections, we’re also talking about connecting …
The 2026 OLA Super Conference Program Proposal Site has now closed. The proposal portal was open from August 1, 2025 until September 25, 2025. How-To Submit: Support Want to watch a video on what to expect when you’re ready to submit? Check out our explainer video on YouTube. A .pdf version of the step-by-step process …
Thank you for joining us at the 2024 OLA Super Conference! It was a pleasure to host you, and we hope you enjoyed joining us. A big thank-you must also go out to our speakers, as well as our incredible event partners: Clarivate, TinLids, EBSCO, CVS Midwest Tape, Quipu, Library Bound Inc., Counting Opinions, The …
Who is eligible to volunteer? Volunteers must be current students in a library-specific program, or recent graduates (2023 or later) of a library program who are currently job-seeking or underemployed. Current OLA members who volunteer get the Conference for free! What will I be doing as a volunteer? Assisting attendees with using the conference mobile …
*** La version française suit.*** It’s time to Get Loud. Get Loud symbolizes our commitment to civic engagement, recognizing the significance of libraries in promoting equity, diversity, and truth. As champions of education and democracy, libraries play a pivotal role in empowering individuals and building community. We acknowledge the challenges ahead, unsure of the …