OLA Review Quiz

The Ontario Library Association is comprised of ~~~ divisions, each with their own elected council.

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

The mission of the Ontario School Library Association is to ...

• strengthen and unify the voices of school library staff in supporting the effective operation of school libraries.

• supports all members with ongoing professional development that will benefit school staff and students.

• promote, develop and advocate for strong, equitable school library programs throughout the province.

• facilitate dynamic learning experiences utilizing the best available resources, technologies and learning environments.

When does 'Canadian Library Month' take place?

• September

• October

• April

• May

OLA offers grants for Rural Ontario Literacy Programs. Phase 1 Applications are due by April 30.

• True

• False

Which is NOT a core value of OLA?

• Diversity

• Literacy

  &

  Lifelong Learning

• Intellectual Freedom

• Connection

• Accountability

Answer explanation

OLA Values:

* RESPONSIVENESS AND AWARENESS

* INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM

* DIVERSITY

* LITERACY AND LIFELONG LEARNING

* INNOVATION

* ACCOUNTABILITY

True or False: OLA uses the acronym READ to summarize their mission.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. OLA wants to empower members to build informed, participatory, and inclusive communities through: (REAP).

Research

Education

Advocacy

Partnerships

OLA offers a Super Conference every year.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This years conference was titled: Walking In Two Worlds and ran from Feb 1 to 4.

"Forest of Reading" is a project of OLA.

• True

• False

How many readers does 'Forest of Reading' reach each year?

• 170k/year

• 270k/year

• 370k/year

• 470k/year

Upcoming OLA events in May include...

• Snakes & Lattes Game Library Tour and Social

• OSLA Workshop: The Changing Face of Your Classrooms

• OCULA Spring Conference

• EI: Building Your Researcher Toolkit

Answer explanation

The Snakes & Lattes Game Library Tour and Social took place on April 20th.