#OLASC

1 month ago

One thing we talked about at #OLASC last week was the problematic verbs we use when talking about what Gen AI does. This article is a perfect example. Of course the chatbot doesn't ”understand” the human experience. It’s a freaking predictive text machine.

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David Mackey

@mackey1.bsky.social

1 month ago

I was very happy to attend and be a first time speaker at the Ontario Library Association Super Conference last week. Libraries are more than just books. They connect people in our communities from all walks of life.

#OLASC #PublicLibraries

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1 month ago

Debbie Ridpath Ohi and Laurent Linn hold up a copy of a picture book called I'm Busy. Both people are smiling and wearing SCBWI conference lanyards.

#OLASC was a much needed uplift for me. Just minutes before my signing, I saw Publishers Weekly had posted the news that my longtime art director was no longer at Simon & Schuster (I've known since Wed). 😭

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1 month ago

Heartfelt thanks to all the librarians who waited in line for a copy of I'M BUSY by @michaelianblack.bsky.social and me, despite me being in the very last time slot of the last day of the #OLASC Expo! So many fun, inspiring, and uplifting conversations. 🩷

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1 month ago

Person standing behind a table at a book expo booth, holding a copy of the picture book I’M BUSY while another person photographs them with a phone. A large display sign shows the I’M BUSY cover art with a pink flamingo and scattered papers, and a Simon & Schuster Canada booth is visible in the background.

Conference badge on a tabletop attached to a green-and-white lanyard reading “LIBRARIES FOR LIFE.” The badge says “OLA Super Conference – WE PERSIST,” “Debbie Ridpath Ohi,” “Simon & Schuster Canada,” “EXPO only,” “Author,” with dates “Jan 28–31, 2026,” and a red “Author” ribbon attached.

Librarians are my heroes.

Thanks to Simon & Schuster Canada @simonschusterca.bsky.social for inviting me to sign advance reading copies of I'M BUSY (new picture bk by @michaelianblack.bsky.social & me) for librarians at their #OLASC booth! A much needed uplift. 🩷📚

#LibrarySky #KidLit #CanKidLit

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@kyapublishing.bsky.social

1 month ago

My bsmt office floor is still piled with Stuff I haven't yet had time to sort/put away after my work trip (NYC) and gaming trip (New Orleans). Still catching up with email.

Starting (finally) to sort thru photos from #scbwiNYC26 and #OLASC, will post soon.

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Stacey Robinson

1 month ago

Thanks again to the Ontario Library Association and my publisher Lorimer for the opportunity to sign copies of "Carnival Curves" at the OLA Super Conference! The teachers and librarians were enthusiastic about sharing the book with their students and young family members.

#OLASC #BookSky #BlackSky

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Paradigm Publishing Services

1 month ago

Library checkout card and yellow pocket stamped “London Public Libraries & Museums – Central Juvenile,” beside a pink flamingo brooch resting on a black mesh pouch.

Two women wearing conference badges stand side by side, smiling, in front of a book display booth at a convention hall.

Flamingo pin in mesh bag on an open greeting card whose note reads "Dear Debbie, Congratulations on your new book! Thank you so much for all you do - I see firsthand how your books are embraced and hugged by kids and grown-ups too! With admiration and appreciation, Linda Ludke."

#OLASC was a much-needed uplift during an otherwise difficult week. I got to chat with librarians & sign copies of I'M BUSY for them! Loved seeing kidlit champions like @lindamludke.bsky.social! Thanks to Linda for the sweet card and flamingo pin.

Photo from 2019 OLA. 🩷 #KidLit #LibrarySky

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@paradigmpubserv.bsky.social

1 month ago

Canadian Sales Manager Ryan Rivando had a great time attending Ontario Library Association Super Conference last week! He enjoyed connecting with many of our partners, including Wilfrid Laurier University Press, University of Regina Press, and the Association of Canadian University Presses!

#OLASC

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@kimbrarianca.bsky.social

1 month ago

On a happier note, I had a wonderful time at the OLA SuperConference aka #OLASC. Librarians lift my spirits.

Will post more on this next coming week. #LibrarySky

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Kimbrarian 🇨🇦

1 month ago

OLA Super Conference is done for another year. Here’s my haul representing all that I love and defend in solidarity with library land in Canada. We Will Persist. #olasc

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Oksanna Crawley

@oksanna.bsky.social

1 month ago

OLA Super Conference with my chapter book, "Katie Crumble and the Case of the Missing Underwear" (Plumleaf Press). Met Lucy Mann of CBC Books - Katie was on the CBC Spring Books to Read List 2025! Katie 2 - Fall 2026. Illustrations - Lydia Ramsey. @cbcbooks, #olasc #plumleafpress

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Mita Williams

@copystar.bsky.social

1 month ago

UofWinds 430, Week 05 2026: The Impact of Canadian Public Libraries, On political power, You are being misled about renewable energy technology Good morning. I am writing today's newsletter from my bed on about 5 hours sleep on account of a very late VIA train. I've returned for a short trip to Toronto where I attended the Ontario Library Ass...

UofWinds 430, Week 05 2026: The Impact of Canadian Public Libraries #olasc, On political power, You are being misled about renewable energy technology

www.uofwinds.com/430/

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Latitude 46 Publishing

@latitude46pub.bsky.social

1 month ago

Fantastic few days at #olasc this year with a few of our authors. Ask your library if they grabbed a copy of #birchandjay or #productofitalymadeincanada!

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Stacey Robinson

@kyapublishing.bsky.social

1 month ago

I had a really nice day at the Ontario Library Association's Super Conference, and got to chat with so many readers, librarians, and educators during my book signing. Appreciative of the opportunity to share "Carnival Curves" with schools and young minds across Ontario.

#OLASC #BookSky #Carnival

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Adam Taves

@ataves.bsky.social

1 month ago

Book cover for “Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto” by Shawn Micallef.

Terrific #olasc talk today by @shawnmicallef.bsky.social loosely framed around writing the updated ed of Stroll. His work helps me better understand why I feel like I do about Toronto. It’s mostly love, lots of complaints. Bit of Montreal envy. Walk around wherever you are.

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Adam Taves

@ataves.bsky.social

1 month ago

Two-day wrap on attending #olasc. Saw some thought provoking sessions. Made a painfully half-baked comment in a packed talk. Impressed by new grad lightning talks; I’d never get hired today with that competition.

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1 month ago

The room is not sure what to make of the reality of Louisiana that @librarianjones.com is sharing. The idea of generational underlying festering hate is hard for a room full of Canadians to sit with. #OLASC

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Banana29 🍌📚🎨🪴

@banana29.bsky.social

1 month ago

Highlights from #olasc #wepersist through a balance of advocacy and self-care

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@pembrokepublish.bsky.social

1 month ago

So lucky to be hearing @librarianjones.com talk about her experience as an "accidental activist" when advocating for books. #OLASC

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Banana29 🍌📚🎨🪴

@banana29.bsky.social

1 month ago

@librarianjones.com was so chatty as she signed my book. Good luck fighting for @dirtbagg.bsky.social next!! #olasc

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Pembroke Publishers

1 month ago

A lovely morning with fabulous authors and fantastic teachers and librarians! Thanks so much, #OLASC!

#profdev #ola #teaching #learning #education #edusky

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Bibliotheca

@bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social

1 month ago

Day two at @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social Super Conference 2026.

Our team is at Booth 405, connecting with library professionals from across Canada.

One highlight this week has been our interactive wall, where attendees are sharing their answers to a simple yet meaningful question. #OLASC

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1 month ago

I'm sitting at #OLASC in a session you would utterly understand on how you get to know places by experiencing them on foot. @shawnmicallef.bsky.social did a reissue of his book Stroll and realized how much it changed.

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IEEE Xplore Digital Library

1 month ago

So now I totally want to do the Yonge Street walk from the lake to Steeles. #OLASC

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@ieeexplore.ieee.org

1 month ago

Attending the 2026 OLA Super Conference? If so, don't forget to join our live presentation today at 12:00 pm on "Beyond the IEEE Xplore Digital Library: How IEEE supports students, faculty, and practicing engineers."

@Ontario Library Association #IEEEXplore #OLASC #OLASC2026 #OLASuperConference

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Jordana W

@librarydenny.bsky.social

1 month ago

Day 3 of #OLASC

Started the day with a local coffee from Mos Mos. Delicious, as always.

Shout out to my Support your Local Library sticker on my conference notebook.

@onlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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