Key Organizations

OSLA

100

What is the primary mission of the Ontario School Library Association (OSLA)?

The primary mission of OSLA is to promote, develop, and advocate for strong, equitable school library programs throughout the province.

200

How many school library professionals are represented in OSLA?

Over 1,300.

300

Where can individuals go to stay updated on OSLA’s latest news?

OSLA Twitter

CSL

100

What is Canadian School Libraries (CSL)?

Canadian School Libraries (CSL) is a registered non-profit charitable organization dedicated to professional research and development in the field of the school library learning commons in Canada.

200

What is the main goal of CSL?

CSL's main goal is to assist schools in improving their school library learning commons teaching approaches and facilities to better prepare students for learning today and in the future.

300

What is the vision of CSL?

The vision of CSL is to advance learning potential and school-wide improvement through library learning commons approaches.

CSL

100

What is ONE of the guiding principles of CSL? 

1. Respecting the diversity of school library learning commons needs and cultures.
2. Being inclusive of all who work in school libraries and supporting their professional growth.
3. Working collaboratively with existing organizations and the broader education community.

200

List ONE key activity undertaken by CSL?

-Educating schools on transitioning to library learning commons models.

-Maintaining and updating school library learning commons standards.

-Creating a digital resource bank of learning exemplars.

-Supporting and sharing research on the library learning commons.

-Providing professional development opportunities at a national level.

-Collaborating with national and international educational initiatives.

300

List ONE goal of CSL for 2024-2025? 

-Fostering library learning commons leadership across Canada.

-Expanding its social media presence, especially among younger educators.

-Strengthening outreach to national education associations.

-Advocating for school boards and district administrators to recognize the importance of school library learning commons.

ETFO

100

How many members does ETFO represent?

About 83,000

200

How does ETFO support the professional standards of teachers?

ETFO promotes high professional ethics and high standards of professional competence among its members.

300

What is ETFO’s role in protecting its members?

ETFO promotes and defends the health and safety of its members in the workplace.