Oklahoma Library Association

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Oklahoma Library Association is an inclusive, innovative, & thriving organization that enriches Oklahomans' lives via proactive support of libraries.

Graphic of a spiraled notebook with a binder clip, illustrations and a cup of coffee atop of it. On the page of the notebook the text reads, "Letter from the President" with an illustration below it, then the OLA logo and below a link, "oklibs.org/page/library_stories"
Mauve graphic with figure sitting atop charts and graphs on the center right. Text reads, "EDII Data Talks US Census Data, June 13, 2025 10AM-12PM Speaker: Jim Eldridge, Economic Development Manager, OG&E. Register online at oklibs.org/event/ediidata02"
Purple graphic with a figure sitting atop charts and graphs. Text on graphic reads, EDII Data Talks EDI and Data, June 6, 2025 10AM-12PM, Speaker: Suzette Chang Founder & CEO Thick Descriptions. Register online at oklibs.org/event/ediidata01
Blue background with image of a figure sitting atop charts and graphs on the center right side of the screen. Text reads, "EDII Data Talks. EDI and Data June 6, 10AM -12PM, US Census Data, June 13, 10AM-12PM, Data Use & Ethics, June 20, 10AM-12PM. $12 for Students, $24 for OLA Members, $48 for Non-members, Register online at oklibs.org/page/ediidata
Author Lois Lowry with short white hair, glasses, and a light blue buttoned collared shirt holds one of her books in the SEOLS bookmobile.
Graphic with three brown-haired women wearing cardigans holding books and smiling. Text reads, Congratulations we're so proud of the work of these OLA Librarians, who were named as Library Journal Movers & Shakers for their Advocacy work! Molly Dettmann, Teacher Librarian, Norman North High School. Amanda Kordeliski Director of Libraries and Instructional Technology, Norman Public Schools, Cherity Pennington Director of Library and Media Services, Shawnee Public Schools, OK. Logo of library Journal is below.
Graphic with Ansel Adams photograph in the upper left corner. Text reads, Membership Engagement committee presents: Ansel Adams guided tour. Join membership engagement at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Join OLA on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10AM for a free guided tour for the new Ansel Adams Exhibit at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Art workshop to follow tour. Limited to forty members. To register [QR Code] [website link]. Map icon with OKCMOA Address, and email icon membership@oklibs.org with OLA logo in lower right corner.
Blue background with still images of snippets from videos. There are three images, the center image is simulating a table and the text on it reads, Oklahoma Library Association, Technical Services Roundtable, AI and the Ethical Librarian. AI and the Ethical LIbrarian (11/19/24). Description: Sponsored by TSRT, Libraries face many challenges with the potential of generative AI and its use and impact on library services. But as we explore these challenges, we must not forget to have ethics at the forefront of our decision making. The Text below this image reads, "new videos available on the OLA Video Archive. AI and the Ethical LIbrarian, Law for LIbrarians: Introduction to the Law/First Amendment, Public Libraries Division 2024 Virtual Series, KeyWordPlay: The role of playfulness in Information Literacy. Available only to OLA Members.
Graphic reads, "Committee preference form is open. Join the OLA Awards & Scholarships Committee. Want to help recognize excellence in Oklahoma libraries? Join the Awards & Scholarships Committee! Fill out the form at: oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference All current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee"
Graphic reads, "Committee preference form is open. Join the OLA Governance Committee, want to learn how OLA runs behind the scenes? Join the Governance Committee to help shape the future of the organization. Fill out the form at oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference **All current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee
Graphic with text that reads, "Committee preference form is now open. Join the OLA Continuing Education Committee. Support professional growth across OLA! Join the Continuing Education Committee to help plan learning opportunities for members. Fill out the form at oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference *all current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee
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Graphic with text that reads, "Committee preference form is now open. Join the OLA Membership Engagement Committee. Do you believe wholeheartedly in the value of OLA membership and want to recruit fellow librarians to join? Get involved with the Membership Engagement Committee! Fill out the form at oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference *All current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee
Graphic with text that reads, "Committee preference form is now open. Join the OLA Marketing Committee. Love writing promo copy, designing graphics, or managing social media? Join the Marketing & Communications Committee to help promote OLA and Oklahoma Libraries! Fill out the form at oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference *All current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee
Graphic with text that reads, "Committee Preference Form Now Open! Join the OLA Advocacy Committee. Interested in library legislation? Join the Advocacy Committee to stay informed and promote awareness across Oklahoma's library community. Fill out the form at oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference. * Current members must submit the annual form to stay on a committee.
Graphic with text that reads, Committee preference form now open! Join the OLA Tribal Libraries Committee. Want to support tribal organizations and library service to Native communities? Join the Tribal Libraries Committee! Fill out the form at: oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference. *Current members must submit the annual form to stay on a committee
Yellow background with geometric designs. OLA logo on top. Text reads, all are invited to the annual membership meeting wednesday 5.21.2025, 3:30PM
Text reads, Committee Preference Form is now open. Join an ola committee. Want to be more involved in OLA? Serving on a committee is a great way to grow your professional network, build leadership skills, and meet colleagues from across the state. Fill out the form at: oklibs.org/page/committeepreference. All current members must fill out the annual form to remain on a committee.
Graphic with a picture of laptops, notebooks, and phones on a table in the upper right corner. Text reads, How to be a Human...When you are the boss! Thursday, April 24th at 10 AM via Zoom. Presenters: Kathy Atchley, WPLS, Jackie Kropp, TCCL, Julie Slupe, Director of Mustang Public Library, Jolene Poore, Director of Ada Public Library. $12 for members, $24 for non-members, $6 for students.
Blue graphic with large text dialogue box that reads, What is MPLA? A regional association between 12 states: AZ, CO, KS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, SD, UT, WY MPLA's purpose is to promote the development of librarians and libraries by providing significant educational and networking opportunities. Learn more at mpla.us. The Oklahoma Library Association logo in white is in the lower right corner.
Image of a person reading to a child. The text reads, Storytime Basics: Getting Started on Your Literacy-Aligned Storytime! Tuesday, April 15 at 9 am via Zoom with presenter Laura Raphel from TCCL. $12 Members, $24 Non-members, $6 Students.
Black background with neon squiggles. Text made to look like graffiti and chalkboard writing, reads University and College Division Presents Human Creativity in the age of A.I. Hybrid learning module. 10 AM-4:30 PM. Tuesday May 20, 2025. Virtual/Al Harris Library at Southwestern Oklahoma State in Weatherford, OK. For more information or to register: buff.ly/4BHJIP. Email questions to UCD Chair, ucd@oklibs.org
Image on the left side has the cover of Byron Graves' Rez Ball with text below that reads 2025 Winner High School Sequoyah Award Rez Ball by Byron Graves. Below text is the Sequoyah logo with OLA logo in the lower left corner. On the right side four book covers of Stickler Loves the World, Dogtown, the Lost Year, and Parachute Kids.
Image has book cover of Katherine Marsh's The Lost Year on the left side of screen with text below that reads 2025 Winner Intermediate Sequoyah Award The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh. Below the text is the Sequoyah logo followed by the OLA logo in the lower left corner. The book covers of Stickler loves the world, dog town, Parachute Kids, and Rez Ball are on the right side.
Image has Dogtown book cover on left side, text below book cover reads, "2025 Winner, Children's Sequoyah Award, Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko."Below the text is the Sequoyah logo with the OLA logo in the lower left corner. The book covers of Stickler loves the world, The Lost Year, Parachute Kids, and Rez Ball are on the right side of the image.
Image on left on yellow reads 2025 Stickler Loves the World Winner, Donna Norvell Book Award with text that reads Stickler Loves the World by Lane Smith the Donna Norvell Medallion is just below. The OLA logo is in the lower left corner. The book covers of Dogtown, the Lost Year, Parachute Kids, and Rez Ball are on the right side of the image.
Image of six book covers, "Dogtown", Stickler loves the world", "the lost year", "Parachute Kids", and "Rez Ball". With text in the center that reads, "Sequoyah and Donna Norvell Book Award 2025 Winners" OLA logo is centered, and the Sequoyah and Donna Norvell medallions are below.
Graphic with white background and a carrot sign over an equal sign with a rainbow going towards it. Text reads, EDII Volunteer Day. Saturday, March 29, 11:30am-1:30pm. Volunteer with us at SISU Youth Services, a low-barrier, identity-affirming shelter for unhoused youth in OKC. Register online at tinyurl.com/EDIIVolunteer
a purple and green collage of a brunette woman wearing a medal and two women side-hugging. An iPhone has a repeated text message of message not found. Text reads Congratulations Dante Medema! 2024 HS Sequoyah winner for her book, Message Not Found.
a collage with pink background and pink hummingbird. A brunette in a black top is juxtaposed against hands signing a book. Text reads Congratulations, Natalie Lloyd 2024 Intermediate Sequoyah Winner for her book Hummingbird!
an image of a man wearing a brown hat with gold framed glasses looking at the Sequoyah medal being presented to him. Text reads, congratulations to our 2024 Sequoyah Award Winner! Rev. Amos was able to receive his award for his book Cookies & Milk from the students of Eisenhower Elementary in Norman Public Schools
purple tinted sky collage with three photos one of a woman in a jean jacket against a purple door, the second image is a person in a pink blazer putting a medal around a person in purple pants. and the third image is of the illustrated book "Feathers together" text atop reads Congratulations Caron Levis and Charles Santoso on winning the 2024 Donna Norvell Book Award.
Photograph of a red and crimson hotel conference room with many people in chairs facing away.
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Blue and white infographic with text that reads, "How to bid in the online Scholarship Basket Auction, all the details you need to know. 1. Anyone can participate in bidding, anyone can participate, even non-OLA Members. All you need to do is register to participate. 2. Registration is easy, simply go to the auction website click on the "register"button and enter your information, you are now ready to bid on our amazing baskets! 3. Bidding starts on Monday, March 10th. Bidding runs from Monday, March 10th through Friday, March 14th at 12PM. 4. Follow bidding on your phone. You will receive text notifications if you are outbid. You can raise your bid on your phone as well. 5. Winners will pick up basket from endowment. If you win a basket(s), you can pick them up from the Endowment table by 2 PM on Friday, March 14th. Want to contribute to endowment? Didn't win a basket, or want to contribute more to the endowment for scholarships? It's easy! Just go to https://bit.ly/30j9ADg
Graphic of an iphone with iOS interface home screen. Wed 12 calendar icon #OLAAC25. Reinders 10m ago, register for Sequoyah Author Presentation ASAP Don't forget to sign up for a FREE Sequoyah Author awards presentation on March 12th on the OLA Conference page! CAST YOUR BALLOT. Sequoyah Award votes close soon! Remember to submit student votes for the 2026 Sequoyah Book Award on the OLA website before the votes close on March 15th
Image of a upside Horseshoe with a red rose, text in between horseshoe reads, "OLA Derby Day"
photo of 11 people standing in a store, holding a red ribbon. A woman in a blue shirt is holding very large scissors.
Blue background with illustration of computer, microscope, phone and graphs. The headline reads, Why UX Testing Matters A beginner's perspective. Friday, Mar. 28 9:30AM-3:00PM Belle Isle Library. The yellow, black, and white OLA logo is in the upper right hand corner.
Image of a horse track with a hobby horse. Text reads, "Oklahoma Library Association OLA Derby Day Scholarship Bash. 7-9:30 PM March 13th 2025, University Ballroom ABC. Ticket Price $40 pre-register, $50 at conference. Dinner Provided. Activities: Stick horse derby, people's choice best dressed jockey, judges' choice best hat, ring toss, photo booth."
Red circle overlapping blue circle with text that reads 2025 OLA Pre Conference March 12th. Register and pick up conference bags 7:30am-6pm, Vendor Hall: Charging Station 7:30am-6pm, Don't forget to download the WHOVA app!" Then all the pre-conference events are listed."
Blue background with a photo of a woman on the right wearing blue framed glasses and red lipstick. Her name, Tina Winkle is display below her photo. Text that is on the left side of the screen reads, "Meet Your Officer Candidate, Secretary. Christina Winkle, aka Tina Winkle, has been working in libraries for 9 years. She was a first generation college student. Her background initially was in education, and she received a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education from Southern Nazarene University. She complete a Master Degree in Curriculum and Instruction/reading Education in 2013, and 2018, she graduated with a Master Degree in Library and Information Science from Texas Woman's University.
Rainbow road towards Sisu logn (carrot over equal sign). Text reads, EDII Volunteer Day Saturday. March 29 11:30am-1:30 pm. Volunteer with us at Sisu Youth Services, a low-barrier, identity-affirming shelter for unhoused youth in OKC. Register online at tinyurl.com/ediivolunteer
image of a hand casting a ballot with the Sequoyah logo imposed on the ballot. Text below reads "Voice your vote, voting for the 2026 Donna Norvell and Sequoyah Book Awards is now open! Vote online at oklibs.org/page/sequoyahvotes"
cutout photos of Dr. Bettina Love, author of Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal and Stevie "Dr. View" Johnson, executive producer of the book's accompanying album are on a grey-blue background with gold stars