About OCULA


The Ontario College and University Library Association (OCULA) is a division of the Ontario Library Association (OLA) and represents college and university librarians on issues of common concern.

Activities of OCULA include an annual conference, lobbying and advocacy, publications, continuing education, and the OCULA-L listserv for members. OCULA provides an opportunity for academic librarians in Ontario to interact at various levels in a variety of forums and facilitates activities to respond to members' needs and concerns.

OCULA Committees



Why join OCULA

There are many reasons why you should join OCULA. The following are just some of the ways that OCULA can support you in your career as an academic librarian:

  • OCULA will keep you up to date about issues pertaining to academic libraries and will provide access to stimulating and timely professional development activities.

  • OCULA provides many exciting networking opportunities with other academic library staff through workshops, special events, and OCULA's listserv.

  • OCULA can enable you to enhance your professional expertise and experience through participation in the OLA Super Conference; serving on OCULA Council or OCULA committees; and by assisting with OCULA initiatives and professional development activities.

  • Membership in OCULA will ensure you receive useful publications such as InsideOCULA and the Ontario Library Association's Access Magazine.

  • You will have free access to WilsonNet's Library Literature and Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA) database.

  • There is a significant discount for OCULA members for the Ontario Library Association's Super Conference, the OLA Education Institute and any OCULA event.

  • You will become part of the oldest and largest library association in Canada - the Ontario Library Association.

  • There is strength in numbers - OCULA brings issues of concern to academic libraries and OCULA members to the attention of professional associations, government and other applicable bodies.

We look forward to welcoming YOU as a new member of OCULA!

Learn More About Academic Librarianship

Listserv

The OCULA-L listserv is open to all members of OCULA. When individuals join the organization, they are automatically added to the list. Individuals who fail to renew their memberships are removed from the list.

To send a message to all the members of the list:

  • use the listname address:
    ocula-l@accessola.com
To remove your name from the list:
  • send a message to the Host address:
    membership@accessola.com
  • Leave the subject line blank.
  • In the "message text" area, type the message:
    unsubscribe ocula-l
If you are an OCULA member in good standing and are not receiving any messages or are experiencing difficulties, please contact info@accessola.com.


Academic Library Links

Library Links

Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)
American Library Association
Association of College and Research Libraries
Association of Research Libraries
Atlantic Provinces Library Association
Bibliocentre
Canadian Association of College and University Libraries
Canadian Library Association
CORIL - Cooperative Online Repository for Information Literacy
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Ontario Scholars Portal

Education Links

Ontario Universities [Government of Ontario]
Ontario Colleges [Government of Ontario]
Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario (ACAATO)
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) 
Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
Council of Ontario Universities (COU)
Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA)