OLA Super Conference 2027
OLA Super Conference 2027 takes place on 28–29 January 2027 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), Toronto. B2DB lists 365 speakers and 221 sessions announced so far.
The OLA Super Conference, organised by the Ontario Library Association, is Canada's largest continuing education event in librarianship and includes the country's largest library trade show. The 2027 edition, themed "Plugged In", takes place in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the InterContinental Toronto Centre, with in-person and virtual participation options and a program of pre-conference workshops, educational sessions, keynotes, poster presentations and the Super EXPO.
Key facts
| Dates | 28–29 January 2027 (upcoming) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), Toronto, Canada |
| Series | OLA Super Conference |
| Speakers | 365 |
| Sessions | 221 |
| Stages | In-Person Conference, In-Person Conference, Socials + Tours, On-Demand, In-Person Conference, Livestream, Socials + Tours |
| Sponsors | 5 |
| Official site | olasc27.vfairs.com |
Keynote speakers
- Leslie Weir Librarian & Archivist of Canada, Library and Archives Canada
- Anthony Morgan Host of The Nature of Things, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Jay Pitter Public Space Practitioner, Researcher, and Author
- Kate Beaton Author + Graphic Novelist
Speakers (365)
Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.
- Leslie Weir Librarian & Archivist of Canada, Library and Archives Canada
- Anthony Morgan Host of The Nature of Things, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Jay Pitter Public Space Practitioner, Researcher, and Author
- Kate Beaton Author + Graphic Novelist
- Sarah Meilleur CEO, Calgary Public Library
- Andrew Boozary Executive Director - Social Medicine and Population Health, University Health Network
- Ariel Stables-Kennedy
- Jennifer North Manager, Learning and Growth, Markham Public Library
- Tina Liu
- Abdullah Yossofzai Learning and Liaison Librarian, Trent University
- Adrianne Lebert
- Allison Pilon Consultant, Ontario Library Service
- Allyson Aritcheta Toronto Public Library
- Andrew Wiebe
- Ann Pearce Library Manager & Human Resources Partner (Libraries), McMaster University Libraries
- Arielle VanderSchans Libary Assistant, Western University
- Brett Williams
- Cara McNeil
- Christina de Castell
- Crystal Mills McMaster University Libraries
- Danika Bernard Manager, Branches, Hamilton Public Library
- Emily Carlisle Director, John & Dotsa Bitove Family Law Library, Western University
- Emma Johnston
- Feather Maracle
- Ingrid Harris Change Manager, Toronto Public Library
- Jamila Hastick
- Jesse Roberts Consultant, Ontario Library Service
- Johanna Kabychshenko
- Julie Lane CEO, Deseronto Public Library
- Kira Burt Manager, Public Safety and Wellbeing, Kitchener Public Library
- Lisa Levesque Law Librarian, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Loren Fantin
- Matt Luloff
- Megan Garza
- Melissa Helwig
- Melissa Rivosecchi Head, Vanier Library, Concordia University Library
- Nathan Stretch
- Sarah Gauthier
- Savannah Snook Library Assistant, Deseronto Public Library
- Sébastien Lefebvre
- Sonia Bebbington CEO & Chief Librarian, Ottawa Public Library
- Suzanne Fernando
- Adam Bunch Storyteller
- Aeron MacHattie Teaching and Research Librarian, Humanities, Concordia University Library
- Alain El Hofi
- Alanna Marson
- Alexandra Suthern Librarian, Toronto Public Library
- Alice bennett
- Alicia Calkins
- Alisha Barron
- Alison Clarke
- Alison Pegg
- Alison Skyrme Special Collections Librarian, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Allison Smith University of Ottawa
- Aly Velji
- Alyssia Tantalo
- Amanda Cabrera Santiago
- Amanda French
- Amanda Pearson
- Amy Michalecki
- Amy Tang Ontario Legislative Library
- Andja Milos Library Assistant, McMaster University
- Andrea Cecchetto CEO, Markham Public Library
- Andrea Slonosky
- Andrew Colgoni Brock University
- Angela Henshilwood
- Anna Gustafsson
- Anna Matveeva
- Anne O'Shea
- Ariana Ferrone Senior Services Specialist, Toronto Public Library
- Arvind Kang
- Asha Nagpal
- Asmita Bhutani
- Avery Swartz CEO, Camp Tech
- Beckie MacDonald
- Bee Goldgruber
- Ben Van Gorp Director, Public Service & Technology, East Gwillimbury Public Library
- Ben Woodward
- Benjamin Hartmans Customer Service Assistant, St. Catharines Public Library
- Beth Zabloski
- Beverly Beuermann-King
- Brandon Haynes President, Toronto Public Library Workers' Union - Local 4948 (CUPE)
- Brendan Edwards
- Brian Francis
- Brian McMillan
- Brianne Peters Kingston Frontenac Public Library
- Britney Shotton
- Brooke McLean
- Brooke Windsor
- Caitlin Anderson-Lundy Library Technician II, Ontario Tech University
- Caitlyn Stewart
- Caleb Domsy Liaison Librarian, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Carling Spinney
- Carly McLeod
- Caroline Anderson-Gronow
- Carrie Kitchen Calgary Public Library
- Cate Carlyle Curriculum Resource Centre Coordinator, Mount Saint Vincent University
- Catherine Arthurs Supervisor, Maker & Emerging Technologies, Caledon Public Library
- Catherine Steeves
- Chad Roglich
- chantal guindon Acquisitions & Cataloguing Coordinator / Coordinatrice des acquisitions et du catalogage, Bibliothèque Publique de Clarence-Rockland Public Library
- Chantale Boileau
- Charmaine Hammond Professional Speaker and Best-Selling Author, Hammond International Inc.
- Chelsie Lalonde Social Science, Humanities and Education Librarian, Ontario Tech University
- Chiara Falcao
- Chloe Stoyanovski Senior Events Associate, Pickering Public Library
- Chris Dorscht
- Chris Ellis
- Christina Nguyen
- Cindy Poggiaroni
- Coralee Leroux
- Courtney Jarvis York Region District School Board
- Courtney Lundrigan Head, Engagement and Learning, UVic Libraries & Art Collections, University of Victoria
- Dana Capell
- Danica Pawlick-Potts
- Daniella Levy-Pinto Manager, National Network for Equitable Library Service
- Danielle Baynes
- Danielle Rabb
- Darlene Brander
- Dave MacNeil
- Daven Seebarran
- David Fewer Counsel, nNovation LLP
- Dayna Peebles Manager, Programming and Engagement, St. Thomas Public Library
- Dayo Dixon
- Debra Conner
- Deena Kara Shaffer
- Delaram Mirshamsi
- Dolores Harms Penner
- Drew Crocker Media Researcher & Archivist, TVO
- Elaine Kachala Children's Author, Orca Book Publishers / Freelance
- Elisa Sze
- Elise Bethune Chief Executive Officer, Ramara Township Public Library
- Elise Copps
- Elizabeth Kerr
- Elizabeth Malak Senior Manager, Toronto Public Library
- Ellen Olsen-Lynch
- Emily Burns Director of Education, Ontario Library Association
- Emily Cho
- Emily Coughlan
- Emily Nash
- Emily Ranta
- Emily Ruffell Coordinator, Library Services and Resources, Huron University College
- Emily Tufts University Librarian, Trent University
- Emily Tyschenko
- Emma Flintoft Coordinator - Public Services, Brantford Public Library
- Emma Pirie
- Eric Nearing
- Erica Lewick
- Erika Pavkovic Senior Leadership Support Manager, Hamilton Public Library
- Erin Barton
- Eternity Martis Author + Assistant Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Ewan Gibson Humber Polytechnic
- Farida Pedhiwala
- Farrah Khan CEO, Possibility Seeds
- Fernanda Yanchapaxi
- Gabriela San Martin Flores
- Gary Jermy
- Gary Sherman District Manager, Readers, Youth & Children's Services, Toronto Public Library
- Grace Dobbie
- Grace Renwick
- Guru Missar
- Hannah Clover Volunteer Administrator, Wikimedia Canada
- Heather Wong Librarian, Toronto Public Library
- Helena Merriam
- Indraneel S Metadata & Discovery Technician, Queen’s University Library, Kingston
- Jack O'Grady Local History and Archives, Hamilton Public Library
- Jaclyn Derlatka
- Jacqueline Whyte Appleby Associate Director, Scholars Portal
- James Dekens Manager, Neighbourhood Branches, Burlington Public Library
- Janay Ferguson
- Jane Griffth
- Janine Veinot-Wolch
- Janna Munkittrick-Colton Technical Services Library Assistant, Belleville Public Library
- Jasmine Wemigwans
- Jay Whittington
- Jeannie An McMaster University Libraries
- Jeff Bergen
- Jenaya Webb Director, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) Library, University of Toronto Libraries
- Jennie Fallis
- Jennifer Kundakci
- Jennifer Prendergast
- Jennifer Stirling
- Jennifer Thiessen
- Jennifer-Amy Murphy
- Jenny Pullon Non-Profit Partnership Manager, First Book Canada
- Jerry Fontaine Community Leader, Scholar, and Advisor
- Jessica Babineau
- Jessica Chevarie Kingston Frontenac Public Library
- Jessica D'Felio Teen & Reference Services, Library Technician, Chatham-Kent Public Library
- Jessica Lange Interim Associate Dean, Library Technology, McGill University Libraries
- Jessica McEwan
- Jet McCullough
- Joanna Griffith Assistant Director, Bruce County Public Library
- Joanne Paterson
- Joe Mullins Community Librarian, Caledon Public Library
- Jonelle St. Aubyn Louise Arbour Secondary School - Peel District School Board
- Jordan Chiappetta
- Jordan DeSousa Library Network Advisor, Government of Alberta
- Joseph Donato Events Associate, Pickering Public Library
- Joseph Hafner Dean of Libraries, York University
- Joshua Brown
- Juanita Richardson
- Julia Martyniuk
- Julie Andrews
- June Dickenson
- Justine Maalouf
- Kaelan Graham
- Kaelen Bennett University of Toronto
- Karen Devonish-Mazzota
- Karen Kelloway Author & Career Strategist, Career Story Project Inc.
- Kari Weaver
- Kat Drennan-Scace Hamilton Public Library
- Kate Beswick
- Katelynn Siddall
- Kathy Gaynor
- Katie Cuthbert
- Katie O'Donnell Library Assistant, Access Services, McMaster University Libraries
- Kay Cahill Vancouver Public Library
- Kelly Bernstein
- Kelly Kipfer
- Kelly Nielsen
- Kim Lockhart
- Kim Thuy Author
- Kim Van Ryn
- Kimberly Silk Associate Librarian, The Michener Institute of Education at UHN
- Kira Koop Administrative Coordinator of Library Customer Service and Safer Spaces, Winnipeg Public Library
- Kobe Woo
- Krista Powers
- Ky Graham
- L. E. Carmichael Children's Author, Books by L. E. Carmichael
- Laura Birkett
- Laura Bowman
- Laura Hines
- Laural Raine Toronto Public Library
- Lee Puddephatt
- Lesley Brann Director of Adult and Circulation Services, Colchester - East-Hants Public Library
- Liam Baker
- Lidia Fumo
- Lindsay Adoranti
- Lindsay Bontje Collections Librarian, Humber Polytechnic
- Lisa Boate
- Lisa Bowes Author/Speaker, Bowes Knows Sports and ORCA Book Publishers
- Lisa McDonough CEO, Vaughan Public Libraries
- Loa Gordon
- Lorelei Anderson Library Technician, St. Joseph's Care Group
- Luc Gambacourt
- Luisa Esposito-Karantakis
- Luke Stempien
- Luwam Ogbaselassie
- Mabel Ho
- Mabel Rodriguez
- Mackenzie Hilton
- Madonna Faustino
- Magda Opas
- Magdalen Sinson Liaison Librarian, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Manda Plavsa Barclay Seneca Polytechnic
- Margarita Cifuentes
- Margarita Kalika Markham Public Library
- Marilyne Guertin
- Mark Reinelt Director of Public Services, Okanagan Regional Library
- Marni Tam
- Mary Ellen Ruddell
- Mary Gu
- Matt Abbott
- Meagan Gilpin Kingston Frontenac Public Library
- Meera Thirunavukarasu Library Technician, Ontario Tech University
- Megan Cameron Adult Programming Coordinator, Colchester-East Hants Public Library
- Megan Vance Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Melanie Browne
- Mélanie Dumas
- Melissa Rapp
- Michael Ben
- Michael David MILLER
- Michelle Schwartz Liaison Librarian, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Mishal John
- Misty Thaler
- Moe Hosseini-Ari City Librarian and CEO, Toronto Public Library
- Moira Sanders Community and Customer Service Specialist, East Gwillimbury Public Library
- Monica Rettig
- Nailisa Tanner Digital Collections Librarian, McGill University
- Nan Davies Toronto Public Library
- Natalie Somerset
- Natasha Armstrong
- Natasha Fomenko
- Natasha Kwiatkowski
- Nathalie Soini Education Librarian, Queen's University
- Nathan Kolar
- Nell Beaudry McLachlan
- Nicole He Branch Head, Toronto Public Library
- Nikki Bergstresser Author, Educator and Speaker, Plumleaf Press and Heritage House Publishing
- Noga Shachak
- Norene Erickson Associate Professor, MacEwan University
- Noureddine Hany
- Olivia Wang Richmond Hill Public Library
- Paige Gelfer Toronto Public Library
- Paolo Granata Professor, University of Toronto
- Paula Hughson
- Philip Wasley Lead Library Technician, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Pia Russell
- Rachel di Cresce
- Rachel Hopwood
- Raj Sritharan
- Randy Oldham
- Raven Winn-Desroches Librarian, Community Development, Ottawa Public Library
- Rhonda Moore Manager, Lyons New Media Centre and Thode Makerspace, McMaster University Libraries
- Rima Hasan
- Robert Simeon
- Robin Desmeules
- Rochelle Mazar
- Ryan Johnston
- Ryan Patrick
- Sadaf Ullah Unity Health Toronto
- Sally Sax Head, Collection Strategy and Partnerships, Carleton University
- Sam Hansen
- Samantha Vermeer
- Samidha Kalia Manager, Information Services, Whitby Public Library
- Sammy Orlowski
- Sara Bradford
- Sara Klein Law Librarian, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Sarah Cocuzzi
- Sarah Goodyear
- Sarah Hersh
- Sarah Macintyre
- Sarah McConnell CEO/Librarian, North Kawartha Public Library
- Sarah Qazi Library Service Manager, Toronto Public Library
- Sarah Stewart
- Sarah Van Sickle
- Sarah Yaffe Toronto Public Library
- Shailah Damji York Region District School Board
- Sharon Day CEO, Edmonton Public Library
- Sharon Simpson
- Sheena Yap Chan
- Shelley McKay
- Shelley Woods
- Shobna Ramsubeik
- SK Maston
- Stacy Allison-Cassin
- Stefania Kuczynski Digital Projects Librarian, Scholars Portal
- Stephanie Jones
- Stephanie Lindsay
- Stephanie Nemcsok Director, Service Design Strategy, Calgary Public Library
- Tania Arand Whitehots
- Tara Costello Reference Assistant, Whitby Public Library
- Teresa Austin
- Teri Vlassopoulos Camp Tech
- Thi Bao Tran Phan
- Thomas Brenndorfer Guelph Public Library
- Tirthesh Jani
- Tom Auger
- Tommy Sunthorn
- Trina Soderquist
- Usman Malik Humber Polytechnic
- Valentina Ly
- Vanessa Horne Coordinator, Youth Services, Collingwood Public Library
- Vereena Andrawes
- Véronique Dupuis Librarian, Ottawa Public Library
- Vicky Varga
- Victoria Yang
- Vikki VanSickle Author + Advocate
- Virgilio Medina Teen Services Librarian, Aurora Public Library
- Wendy Burch Jones
- wendy traas University of British Columbia
- Yaxi Zhao
- Yuen Mei Ada Poon Research Librarian, Crandall University
- Zack Osborne
Most represented companies
- Toronto Public Library — 14 speakers
- Toronto Metropolitan University — 7 speakers
- McMaster University Libraries — 5 speakers
- Hamilton Public Library — 4 speakers
- Calgary Public Library — 3 speakers
- Humber Polytechnic — 3 speakers
- Kingston Frontenac Public Library — 3 speakers
- Markham Public Library — 3 speakers
- Ontario Tech University — 3 speakers
- Ottawa Public Library — 3 speakers
Agenda (221 sessions)
Day 1 — Wednesday 27 January 2027
- Prototyping 101 09:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Carrie Kitchen, Stephanie Nemcsok
- Canadian Public Libraries Collections Group Meetup 09:00–16:00 · In-Person Conference
- The Wonderful World of Wikimedia: An Interactive Introduction to Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata 09:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Michael David MILLER
- Reflecting on Our Values in Troubled Times: Examining How Professional Ethics Shape Library Work Now & for the Future ($) 09:00–13:30 · In-Person Conference — Christina de Castell
- AI Build Jam with Camp Tech ($) 09:30–12:30 · In-Person Conference — Avery Swartz, Teri Vlassopoulos
- Penguin Random House Canada Tour 10:00–11:00 · In-Person Conference, Socials + Tours
- TIFF Film Reference Library Walking Tour 10:00–11:00 · In-Person Conference, Socials + Tours
- Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) Library Tour 10:00–11:00 · In-Person Conference, Socials + Tours
- Looking Up: A Day for Library Leaders ($) 10:00–15:00 · In-Person Conference
- Contemplative Crafting: Make Your Own Conference Notebook 10:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Melissa Rivosecchi, Aeron MacHattie
- Finding Meaning in Management: A Library Manager Training Day ($) 10:00–15:00 · In-Person Conference — Jennifer North, Danika Bernard, Julie Lane, Megan Garza +4 more
- Rakuten Kobo HQ Walking Tour 11:00–12:00 · In-Person Conference, Socials + Tours
- Wired for Connection: Building Trust & Psychological Safety in Library Work 13:00–17:00 · In-Person Conference — Jennifer Prendergast, Kim Van Ryn
- Change Management Foundations: Supporting People Through Change 14:00–17:00 · In-Person Conference — Ingrid Harris
- TIFF Film Reference Library Walking Tour 14:00–15:00 · In-Person Conference, Socials + Tours
- Supporting Drag Story Time: From Research to Safer, More Inclusive Library Practice 14:00–17:00 · In-Person Conference — Daven Seebarran
- CARL @ 50 14:00–17:00
- Maggie Weaver Forum: What Can Library and Information Leaders Learn from Leaders in Other Sectors? 15:30–18:00
- Wednesday Keynote: Leslie Weir in Conversation with Jay Pitter 18:00–20:00 · In-Person Conference — Leslie Weir, Jay Pitter
Day 2 — Thursday 28 January 2027
- 1Lib 1Ref: Connecting Users to Quality Open Information 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Benjamin Hartmans, Hannah Clover
- A New Way to Learn: Making Learning Feel Doable Again 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Deena Kara Shaffer
- Digital Content as a Bridge to Community, Authors, Publishers and Vendors - What's New and What's Next 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Dave MacNeil, Jennifer Stirling, Kay Cahill, Matt Abbott +3 more
- Elevating Academic Librarians’ Teaching Roles: Expanding Opportunities with For-credit Course Instruction 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Pia Russell, Shelley Woods
- From Demographics to Dialogue: Building a Responsive Multilingual Collection 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Beth Zabloski, Olivia Wang
- From Documentation to Discoverability: Building the New QUL Cataloguing Manual 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Indraneel S
- From Satisfaction Surveys to Actions: A Replicable Approach and Learnings 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Yaxi Zhao
- Humanizing Change: Why We Resist Change and What We Can Do To Move Forward 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Beverly Beuermann-King
- I Didn’t Know You Did That: Tapping into Staff Hobbies for Unique Programming Ideas 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Alice bennett
- Libraries as a Consumer Safety Hub: How Libraries Help Residents Avoid Vehicle Scams 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Guru Missar
- Library Management Structure: Why We Should Move to a Cooperative Model 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Jeff Bergen
- One Year Later: Early Insights from the Association for Computing Machinery’s Transition to a Fully Open Access Model 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Megan Vance
- Plugging into Consistent Teen Audiences: How Our Programs Went from One Attendee to Over Thirty 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Rachel Hopwood, Stephanie Jones
- Serving The Underserved: Partnering with Community Organizations to Increase Digital Literacy in Marginalized Communities 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Tom Auger
- The Human Readiness Gap in the Future of Libraries 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Sheena Yap Chan
- The Integration Advantage: Aligning Worker Wellbeing with Existing Policies and Programs 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Nathan Kolar
- The Library as a Regulation Space: Helping Today's Dysregulated Children and Families Learn, Connect, and Thrive 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand
- The Peer Effect: How a Student-led English Society Turns Youths into Readers 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Yuen Mei Ada Poon
- Understanding e-Book Platform Usability for Patrons and Library Staff: Framework and Assessment 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Emily Ranta
- Wellbeing as a New Manager: Junk Journaling as Creative Stress Management 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Melissa Rivosecchi
- Yes And...: The Improvisational Librarian in a Small Dispersed Academic Context 08:00–09:00 · On-Demand — Brett Williams, Janine Veinot-Wolch, Nell Beaudry McLachlan, Sarah Van Sickle
- Data in Action: Turning Everyday Library Data into Better Decisions 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Ryan Patrick
- Navigating a Changing Privacy Landscape: Library Technology and E-Resources 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Kaelen Bennett
- Inspiring All Children to Be Active Through Reading 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Lisa Bowes
- Centering Black Voices: Building a Dedicated Collection to Support Black Studies 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Abdullah Yossofzai, Coralee Leroux, Dayo Dixon
- The Buzz in French Books: Bestsellers for Adults, Teens, and Children 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — chantal guindon, Tania Arand
- Campus Connections: Caring for Students at a Satellite Location 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Erin Barton, Jennifer Thiessen
- Where’d All the Humans Go? Reworking Our Service Desk Model Across a University Library System 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Emily Carlisle, Alanna Marson, Alicia Calkins, Alison Pegg +2 more
- Be Bold! IFLA at 100: Connecting Libraries, Strengthening Communities 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Leslie Weir, Joseph Hafner
- Taking the Library to the Streets: Creating the LibCrawl Outreach Festival 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Ariel Stables-Kennedy, Crystal Mills, Grace Dobbie, Katie O'Donnell
- Every Teen Deserves to Shine! Practicing Sustainability During Prom Season 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Chloe Stoyanovski, Ky Graham
- Conversations: AI Literacy and our Library Spaces – A Panel Discussion 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Caitlyn Stewart
- Listening First: Co-Creating a Library, Indigenous Gathering Place and Cultural Destination 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Sarah Gauthier, Chad Roglich, Cindy Poggiaroni, Erika Pavkovic +1 more
- Emerging Leaders: Building a Leaderful Culture at Every Level 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Jennifer North, Megan Garza, Margarita Kalika
- Chatbots vs. the Library Discovery Layer: Where Should You Start Your Research? 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Caleb Domsy
- Challenges Walking into a Job and the Continuing Changes! 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Janna Munkittrick-Colton
- New Tools, New Possibilities: Health Library Shop Talks 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Brett Williams, Lindsay Adoranti
- CFLA-FCAB Update 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Christina de Castell
- Codex vs. Codecs: Cataloguing Digital Assets in a Media Library 09:00–10:00 · On-Demand — Drew Crocker
- The Tower of Banned Books 09:30–17:00
- Coast to Coast: Using Canadian Children's Literature to Connect and Create Community 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Nikki Bergstresser
- Library Rounds: Building Awareness of Library-Supported Research to Spark New Ideas for Engaging with the Library 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference
- From Data to Decisions: Practical Approaches to Library Research and Evaluation 09:45–10:45 · In-Person Conference — Adrianne Lebert, Danika Bernard, Alison Clarke, Marni Tam
- The CULC AI Toolkit: A Practical Toolkit for Policy, Training, and Governance 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Emily Tyschenko, Tommy Sunthorn
- Anybody Have a Map? Finding Your Way Through Elementary Media and Information Literacy 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Eric Nearing
- Small Actions, Big Impact: Everyday Advocacy for Every Library Professional 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Chantale Boileau, Jaclyn Derlatka, Jessica D'Felio, Katie Cuthbert +1 more
- Creating Relevant Resources for a Local Centre That Provides Support for Neurodivergent Kids and Youth 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Erica Lewick, Nathalie Soini
- Vocational Awe in Canadian Librarianship: A Reflection and a Path Forward 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Raj Sritharan
- Building Better Connections: Careers Shop Talks 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Andja Milos, Karen Kelloway
- Misinformation and Madness - Dealing With Chaotic Situations in Your Library 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Jonelle St. Aubyn
- Making Connections: Building Social Connection Spaces in Public Libraries 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Elise Copps, James Dekens, Sammy Orlowski
- From Stacks to Stethoscopes: Bringing Primary Care into Public Libraries to Improve Community Health 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Aly Velji, Luwam Ogbaselassie
- Plugged In to the Profession: Student Employment as a Pathway to Library Careers 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Ann Pearce, Jeannie An, Rhonda Moore
- Spice Up Your Book Club with Maker Technology 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Alyssia Tantalo, Sarah Cocuzzi
- Présentation d'auteurs et éditeurs jeunesse du Québec et du Canada francophone 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Sébastien Lefebvre
- Tech Help Is Really People Help: Building Trust and Making Technology “Figureoutable” for Seniors 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference, Livestream — Caroline Anderson-Gronow
- Public Libraries Spotlight: The Other Side of Hard: Lessons in Resilience from the Front Lines of Public Libraries with Mark Reinelt 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Mark Reinelt
- Plugging Into Library and Information Technician Education in Ontario 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Dolores Harms Penner, Helena Merriam, Manda Plavsa Barclay
- Feedback to Action: Building Staff Informed Inclusion Training 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Janay Ferguson, Jay Whittington, Samidha Kalia
- Connecting Communities and Collections: Special Library Shop Talks 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Tina Liu, Loren Fantin, Jessica Lange, Nailisa Tanner
- Francophone Spotlight: How to Learn Québécois Without Wearing Yourself Out with Kim Thuy 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Kim Thuy
- ChatSDG: Can AI Help Students Change the World? 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Lidia Fumo
- CULC CEO Panel: Leading From Within 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Sarah Meilleur, Andrea Cecchetto, Lisa McDonough, Moe Hosseini-Ari +1 more
- Transforming a High School Library Through Connection, Creativity, and Low-Cost Strategies 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Paula Hughson
- Gamifying the Archive: Expanding Access to Special Collections through Play 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference
- Connection as a Core Service: Exploring the Future of Public Library Teams 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Kira Burt, Sarah Gauthier, Laura Hines, Loa Gordon +2 more
- Indigenous Stream Spotlight: Anishinaabe Knowledge Systems and the Power of Connection in Library Futures with Dr. Jerry Fontaine 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Jerry Fontaine
- “What Would You Have Said?” An Empathy-Based Approach to Dealing with Disinformation 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Lisa Levesque, Alison Skyrme, Magdalen Sinson, Michelle Schwartz +1 more
- Technology Spotlight: AI, Critical Thinking, and the Future of Knowledge with Dr. Paolo Granata 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Paolo Granata
- Sparking Connections: A Toolkit for Fostering Library Community 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Andrea Slonosky, Mackenzie Hilton, Sadaf Ullah, Stephanie Lindsay
- Pulling the Goalie: How Heated Rivalry Changed a Library's View of Themselves and What They Were Capable Of 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Lesley Brann, Megan Cameron
- Energizing Alternatives to Traditional Strategic Planning Processes 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Anne O'Shea
- Plugged into the Community: Wild and Unique Community Partners for Awesome Youth Programming 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference, Livestream — Brooke Windsor
- POSTER: AI Information Literacy Through a Transdisciplinary Initiative: A University of Calgary Case Study 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Liam Baker
- POSTER: A Robot in the Makerspace? Testing an Open-Source AI Companion for Library Creative Spaces 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Tirthesh Jani
- POSTER: Learning Outside the Classroom: An Environment Scan of the Workshop Landscape in Canadian Academic Libraries 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Ariel Stables-Kennedy, Vereena Andrawes
- POSTER: Promoting Plurilingualism in Public Libraries: Programming for Francophile Communities and French Language Learners 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Anna Gustafsson, Elizabeth Kerr, Luisa Esposito-Karantakis
- POSTER: On the Same Page: Building a More Connected Workplace Culture at the Welland Public Library 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Laura Birkett
- POSTER: Harmful Materials? A Retrospective on a Canadian School Board’s Weeding Policy and its Impacts 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Noga Shachak
- POSTER: Serving All Youth: Creating Inclusive Experiences for Developmentally Delayed Youth in Neighbourhood Libraries 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Heather Wong, Nicole He
- POSTER: Library for ALL: Designing Accessible Programs for Individuals (16+) with Developmental and Physical Disabilities 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Johanna Kabychshenko
- POSTER: Delving into the Demographics: CAPAL / ACBES 2025 Census of Canadian Academic Librarians 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Tina Liu, Jennie Fallis
- POSTER: Connected by Creativity: Art Therapy at the Moncton Public Library 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Katelynn Siddall, Krista Powers
- POSTER: Clue by Clue: Creating an Interactive Mystery in an Academic Library 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Caitlin Anderson-Lundy, Chelsie Lalonde, Meera Thirunavukarasu
- POSTER: How a Library of Things Connects a Community 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Amanda Pearson
- POSTER: Making Health Education Open: Building a Sustainable Media Repository 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Arielle VanderSchans, Emily Carlisle, Delaram Mirshamsi
- POSTER: I’m Not Afraid! When Children’s Literature Faces Our Fears 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Noureddine Hany
- POSTER: The AI Research Tool a Third of American Doctors are Using: What is OpenEvidence? 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Cara McNeil, Julia Martyniuk
- POSTER: Intergenerational Storytime: Connecting Generations Through Story and Song 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Alexandra Suthern, Natalie Somerset, Paige Gelfer
- TIFF Film Reference Library Walking Tour 14:00–15:00 · In-Person Conference, Socials + Tours
- It's a Part-Time World: Building Thriving School Libraries Across Multiple Schools & Time Tables 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference
- Don't Buy Barriers: How Libraries Can Verify Accessibility Before They Buy 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Daniella Levy-Pinto, Jordan DeSousa
- Health Spotlight: Dr. Andrew Boozary 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference, Livestream — Andrew Boozary
- From Data Sovereignty to Indigenous Ways of Knowing: Remaking Research and Library Education 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Andrew Wiebe, Fernanda Yanchapaxi, Gabriela San Martin Flores, Jasmine Wemigwans
- Plugged Into Community Knowledge: Reclassifying Indigenous Collections with the Brian Deer Classification System 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Darlene Brander, Kathy Gaynor
- French-Language Children's Books in Canada: Meet Exceptional Creators and Artisans 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Sébastien Lefebvre
- Beyond Prompting: Reframing AI Literacy for Critical Engagement 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Dana Capell, Ellen Olsen-Lynch, Emily Tufts, Emma Pirie
- Preserving Stories, Understanding Change: Special Library Shop Talks 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Ben Woodward, Christina Nguyen, Danielle Rabb, Debra Conner +1 more
- Preparing for Public Librarianship Through Curriculum: A Discussion with MLIS Leaders and Public Library CEOs 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference
- Banning Books in the Ivory Tower? A Conversation about Censorship in Canadian Academic Libraries 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Courtney Lundrigan
- The Menopause Conversation: Helping Library Employees Feel Seen, Supported and Valued 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Lisa Boate
- The Human-Centred Makerspace: A Hands-On Guide to People-Focused Programming 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Justine Maalouf, Samantha Vermeer
- Thursday Keynote: Drawing Connections: Kate Beaton on Storytelling, Readers, and Creative Community 15:45–17:00 · In-Person Conference, Livestream — Kate Beaton
- Super Conference Library Award Gala ($) 17:30–20:00 · In-Person Conference, Socials + Tours
- CBC's Because News Live Taping 18:15–20:15 · Socials + Tours
Day 3 — Friday 29 January 2027
- Ottawa Public Library’s Community Development Toolkit: Applying a Community Development Approach in a Library System 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Raven Winn-Desroches, Véronique Dupuis
- Crafting Connection: Universal Design for Inclusive Library Programming 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Adrianne Lebert
- Empowering Voters Through Libraries: Strategies That Work 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Chris Ellis, Nan Davies, Sarah Yaffe
- From Dilemmas to Decisions: A Quick-Start Guide for Academic Library Managers 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Andrew Colgoni, Monica Rettig, Randy Oldham
- AI and Deception: Navigating Manipulated Waters 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Sarah McConnell
- Good to the Last Drop: Marketing Libraries Over Coffee Discussions 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Brian Francis, Chris Dorscht, June Dickenson, Robert Simeon +1 more
- Twelve Months of Reader’s Advisory – A Whole Team Approach to Looking Beyond the Books 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Danielle Baynes, Emma Flintoft, Kelly Nielsen
- Uncaging the Collection: Moving the Ontario Legislative Library's Rare Collection Offsite 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Amy Tang, Grace Renwick, Sarah Goodyear, Teresa Austin
- Learning Through Play: Academic Library Shop Talks 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Arvind Kang, Carling Spinney, Ewan Gibson, Lindsay Bontje +2 more
- Virtual Reality as an Educational Tool in Health Sciences: What the Literature Tells Us 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Juanita Richardson, Kimberly Silk
- Makerspace and Recording Studio Meetup 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Amy Michalecki, Catherine Arthurs
- Onboarding for Success: Preparing New Library Staff to Deliver Excellent Service 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Gary Sherman, Sarah Qazi
- Beyond the Transaction: Exploring a Feminist Ethic of Care in Reference 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Kate Beswick
- Plugged In Through Outreach: Connecting Students, Seniors, and Communities through Cards for Seniors 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Ann Pearce
- The Outreach Hour: Networking & Information Sharing Session for Librarians Focused on Community Engagement 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Emma Johnston, Joe Mullins
- The Promise of the Digital Library, Revealed: 30 Years of Universal Access, from the Early Web to AI 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Loren Fantin
- Connecting with People for Change 08:45–09:30 · In-Person Conference — Ingrid Harris
- The Tower of Banned Books 09:30–15:30
- Currents of Knowledge: How We Wired, Powered, and Charged a New Branch Library 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Melissa Helwig, Philip Wasley, Sarah Hersh
- Craft and Connect for IBPOC Library Workers 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference, Socials + Tours — Allyson Aritcheta, Jamila Hastick, Suzanne Fernando, Victoria Yang +1 more
- From Clutter to Discovery: Technology Shop Talks 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Jacqueline Whyte Appleby, Stefania Kuczynski
- Together for Learning Reimagination: The Future of Ontario School Libraries for Today's Learners 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference
- Plugging Into the Updated Language Curriculum with Performative Read Aloud 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference
- Get Plugged In and Do It Bad: Our Student Podcasting Journey 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Emily Coughlan
- BYOLO (Bring Your Own Learning Outcome): Conversations on How We Teach Generative AI in Academic Libraries 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Ariel Stables-Kennedy, Carly McLeod, Sam Hansen
- Implementing a Federated Search Engine: Lessons Learned 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Natasha Kwiatkowski
- Beyond Wifi: Connection as a Core Library Service 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Brooke McLean, Julie Andrews, Kelly Bernstein
- Belonging on Campus: Academic Library Shop Talks 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Crystal Mills, Kobe Woo
- Plugging In: Electrifying Your Career Path 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Beckie MacDonald, Joanna Griffith
- Small Team, Big Impact: Library Marketing When You Don’t Have a Marketing Department 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference, Livestream — Sara Bradford
- Worker Perspectives on Staffing, Safety and Community Care Amid Use of Automation in Public Libraries 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Asmita Bhutani, Brandon Haynes, Sharon Simpson
- Right Place, Write Time: Staff-Led Creative Writing Programming for Adults 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Joseph Donato, Tara Costello
- (Re)Connecting with History: A Public Archive’s Experience Wrangling Decades of Metadata for Preservation and Discoverability 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Jack O'Grady, Luke Stempien, Magda Opas, Ryan Johnston
- Plugged In – To Makerspace Advocacy 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Nathan Stretch, Kat Drennan-Scace
- Plug In & Press Record: Creating Podcasting Spaces in Libraries 09:45–10:30 · In-Person Conference — Emily Nash
- Libraries as Social Infrastructure: Positioning Your Board for Advocacy and Impact 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference
- Plugged In, Not Checked Out: Early Literacy Foundations for a Plugged-In Generation 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Mishal John
- Beyond the Algorithm: Building Ethical AI Conversations in Libraries 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Catherine Steeves, Kari Weaver
- Pathways for Supporting Indigenous Community-Created Vocabulary: Learning Alongside the Respectful Terminology Platform Project 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Feather Maracle, Danica Pawlick-Potts, Robin Desmeules, Stacy Allison-Cassin
- Reading Together: A Science of Reading Approach to Bilingual Reading Buddies 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Brianne Peters, Jessica Chevarie, Kim Lockhart, Meagan Gilpin
- School Libraries Spotlight: From Library Kid to Visiting Author: What I Learned From School Libraries with Vikki VanSickle 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Vikki VanSickle
- Side Quests and Scholarly Sources: A Game-Based Approach to Understanding Student Research Choices 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Alain El Hofi, Allison Smith, Jessica McEwan
- Copyright Update: Copyright Under Pressure 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — David Fewer
- Speaking Up for Intellectual Freedom: The Role of Library Boards and Library Leaders 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Matt Luloff, Sonia Bebbington
- Special Libraries Spotlight: The Toronto Book of Love & The City's Romantic Past with Adam Bunch 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference, Livestream — Adam Bunch
- OCULA Lightning Strikes 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference
- Teaching AI Research Skills: Engaging a Diverse and Divided University Community 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Abdullah Yossofzai
- What’s In It for Us? Land-Based Learning, Relational Assessment, and the MI Classroom 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Andrew Wiebe, Cara McNeil, Amanda Cabrera Santiago, Bee Goldgruber +1 more
- CULC Safety & Security Toolkit Update 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Kira Burt, Elizabeth Malak, Kira Koop
- Continuous Improvement Public Libraries: Voices from the Journey 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Amanda French, Rima Hasan
- Careers Spotlight: Leading Library Teams in Today's Workplace: Six Challenges Leaders Can't Afford to Ignore with Laura Williams 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference
- Connecting IBPOC Library Leaders: A Plugged In Conversation 10:45–12:00 · In-Person Conference — Allyson Aritcheta, Jamila Hastick, Suzanne Fernando, Valentina Ly
- POSTER: Not Just a Library, We Really Care 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Mabel Rodriguez
- POSTER: Small Library, Meaningful Change: Towards a Respectful Representation of an Indigenous Health Collection 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Lorelei Anderson
- POSTER: What Metadata Misses: Representing Context Beyond Standard Descriptive Fields 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Anna Matveeva, Jet McCullough
- POSTER: Beyond the Reference Desk: Making Library Expertise Portable Through Zines 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Madonna Faustino
- POSTER: When the Book Closes: Using Books to Build Connection, Representation and Belonging 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Jenny Pullon
- POSTER: Garden of Possibilities: Exploring the Impact of a Seed Lending Library on a University Campus 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — wendy traas
- POSTER: #DHmakes: Connecting People and Collections Through Pop-up Makerspaces 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Arielle VanderSchans, Joanne Paterson, Melissa Rapp
- POSTER: Off Campus: Bringing a Public Library Lens to Campus 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Cate Carlyle, Emily Ruffell
- POSTER: How to Recover the Stories of Women Erased from History 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — L. E. Carmichael
- POSTER: Beyond the Hype: A Practical AI Governance Playbook for Libraries 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Michael Ben
- POSTER: On the Ground: Sustainability and Climate Action Initiatives at Canadian Academic Libraries 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Jenaya Webb, Kaelan Graham
- POSTER: Bookopoly: Imaginative Programming for All 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Britney Shotton
- POSTER: #LibraryDelights – Creating a Culture of Positive Employee Engagement within Your Library Organization 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Moira Sanders
- POSTER: The UWO MLIS Experience - Perspectives from Four Mature Students 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Shobna Ramsubeik
- POSTER: What if a Sticky Note Could Turn YA Shelves into Conversations? 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Johanna Kabychshenko
- POSTER: Integrating Literacy and STEAM: Stories About Innovation and Empathy Help Kids Confront 21st Century Challenges 12:00–13:00 · In-Person Conference — Elaine Kachala
- Beyond Accommodation: Designing Library Cultures Where Staff Thrive 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Jennifer North
- Building Anti-Racist Libraries in FSL Settings 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Asha Nagpal, Karen Devonish-Mazzota
- No Budget Left Behind: Threading Creativity into Scalable Makerspaces 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Savannah Snook, Courtney Jarvis, Shailah Damji
- Academic Libraries Spotlight: Eternity Martis 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Eternity Martis
- Take CARE at the Circulation Desk: Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Assault 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Farrah Khan
- Myths About Surveillance Capitalism 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Lisa Levesque, Sally Sax
- Connecting Library Priorities to Action and Impact 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Elise Bethune, Laural Raine, Mabel Ho
- Book Tasting with the OLA Best Bets 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Savannah Snook, Jordan Chiappetta, Margarita Cifuentes, Vanessa Horne
- When AI Invents an Ancestor: A Reference-Desk Verification Workflow for Patron-Supplied Genealogies 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Joshua Brown
- Let's Connect! Meet the IBBY Collection for Young People with Disabilities 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Ariana Ferrone
- LAC in Motion: Expanding Access, Strengthening Connections 14:15–15:30 — Leslie Weir
- Plugged In to Care: Embedding Mental Health Literacy into Library and Information Technology Education 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Norene Erickson
- Is This Thing On? Talking About Public Libraries in the Municipal Realm 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Allison Pilon, Jesse Roberts
- Plugged In, Not Burned Out: Emotional First Aid for Library Workers 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference, Livestream — Chiara Falcao, Sarah Stewart
- Growing Food Literacy, Strengthening Communities: Libraries Responding to Food Insecurity 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Emma Johnston, Dayna Peebles, Emily Cho, Gary Jermy
- Plugging into Leadership: A Candid Conversation about Transitioning to Library Leadership 14:15–15:15 · In-Person Conference — Melissa Helwig, Angela Henshilwood, Jessica Babineau, Zack Osborne
- Plugging Canada into RDA: Our Role in Developing and Preparing for an International Cataloguing Standard 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Tina Liu, Elisa Sze, Marilyne Guertin, SK Maston +3 more
- Plugged into New and Forthcoming Books for Kids & Adults: A RADD Presentation 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Laura Bowman
- Plugging People into Evidence: How Libraries and Archives Connect Decision-Makers to the Information They Need 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Alisha Barron, Mary Gu, Melanie Browne
- A Library-Hosted Digital Rematriation Project: Six Nations Public Library and the Royal Ontario Museum 14:15–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Feather Maracle, Brendan Edwards, Jane Griffth
- Friday Keynote: Anthony Morgan 15:45–17:00 · In-Person Conference, Livestream — Anthony Morgan
Day 4 — Saturday 30 January 2027
- Library Board Trustee Boot Camp: Annual Update & Welcome 09:00–09:30 · In-Person Conference
- Library Board Trustee Boot Camp Spotlight: From Tension to Trust: Building Collaborative Relationships and Navigating Challenging Conversations 09:30–10:15 · In-Person Conference — Charmaine Hammond
- Library Board Trustee Boot Camp: From Budget Line to Community Lifeline: Strengthening Municipal Relationships Through Advocacy 10:15–11:15 · In-Person Conference — Allison Pilon, Jesse Roberts
- Library Board Trustee Boot Camp: Beyond Operations: Governing for Impact and the Future 11:30–12:15 · In-Person Conference — Jennifer-Amy Murphy, Kelly Kipfer
- Library Board Trustee Boot Camp: Strategic Financial Stewardship: Funding the Future of Your Library 13:15–14:00 · In-Person Conference — Julie Lane, Nathan Stretch, Farida Pedhiwala
- Library Board Trustee Boot Camp: From Ideas to Action: Board Governance Scenario Lab 14:00–14:45 · In-Person Conference
- Library Board Trustee Boot Camp: Speaking Up for Intellectual Freedom: The Role of Library Boards and Library Leaders 14:45–15:30 · In-Person Conference — Matt Luloff, Sonia Bebbington
- Library Board Trustee Boot Camp: What Will You Take Back? Closing Reflections and Next Steps 15:30–16:00 · In-Person Conference
Organisers, sponsors and partners
Sponsors (5)
CVS Midwest Tape | Hoopla · Saunders Book Company · Mugo Web · Whitehots Inc · Tinlids
Exhibitors (138)
Bibliotheca · BluHeron Interactive · Carr McLean Limited · Annick · Coach House Books · Broadview Press · Wilfrid Laurier University Press · Bank of Canada Museum / Musée de la Banque du Canada · Between the Lines · LibraryIQ · Dundurn Press · Convergent Library Technologies · Springer Nature · SirsiDynix · Palmieri Furniture Ltd · Magazines Canada · Ristech Company Inc · Kubebooth Inc · The Personal Insurance Company · Publishers Group Canada · myfilmfriend · REEL Canada · Echoic · Communico · Federation Of Ontario Public Libraries · Book*hug Press · Meescan Inc. · The Loose Parts Teacher · CELA · CVS Midwest Tape | Hoopla · TD Summer Reading Club · University of Regina Press · Assembly Press | Brick Books · Guernica Editions · Counting Opinions (SQUIRE) Ltd. · Literary Press Group · Wolsak & Wynn · Wiley · Book: Even the Darkness has Stars · OBPO · Lyrasis · Sandbox Software Solutions · Ex Libris Association · Colibri System · Brodart Canada Company · Saunders Book Company · First Book · Canadian Blood Services · Campbell Bros. A Canada Moving Company · Hammond International Inc. · OpenAthens (Jisc services limited) · Inhabit Media · Plumleaf Press Inc. · Pownal Street Press · Wintergreen Learning Materials · Wonder Box · 49th Teachers · Grey House Publishing Canada · PRESS READER · Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) · Mugo Web · Whitehots Inc · Tinlids · Criterion Pictures · Groundwood Books · Canadian Association of Science Centres · Nimbus Publishing · Pembroke Publishers · ITHAKA · Public Services Health & Safety Association · EBSCO Information Service GmbH · HarperCollins Canada · House of Anansi Press · KIRAH Executive Search & Leadership Advisory · American Physical Society · James Lorimer & Company · Kids Can Press · Regroupement des éditeurs franco-canadiens · The Printer Dongle Company · In a Day Studio · Paradigm Publishing Services · medici.tv · Nimble Information Strategies Inc · Lyngsoe Systems · Color Your Super Soul · Mosaic Press · Retrokid · CBC/Radio-Canada · Orca Book Publishers · Latitude 46 Publishing · OurDigitalWorld · Portage & Main Press | HighWater Press · Bible Society · Historica Canada · Cambridge University Press & Assessment · Google Canada | Logics Academy · Palimpsest Press · Owlkids Books Inc. · Touch2Play · Nine Ten Publications · National Film Board of Canada · Library Bound Inc. · Pajama Press · Honouring Bravery: A Canada Company program · Cormorant Books · Keebee Play · Shop3D.ca · American Psychological Association · Second Story Press · Brepols · Oxford University Press · Canadian Manda Group · Ontario Caregiver Organization · Penguin Random House Canada · Schoolhouse Products · OCLC · Simon & Schuster Canada · Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) · Zoom Books · Scholastic Canada · Goethe-Institut UK · Library Impact Ontario · Login · Elsevier · Bloomsbury Publishing Plc · PAVE Prevention Inc. · Playwrights Canada Press · Zivo Ltd. · BiblioCommons · The Endometriosis Network Canada · Newsbank · Inanna Publications · ECW Press · Firefly Books · Springshare · Immersive EdTech LLC · Scanning Pens Corp · Gordon Hill Press | The Porcupine’s Quill
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