OLA Cultural Diversity & Inclusion Task Force

Mandate

To initiate, advise and mobilize support for appropriate action plans related to issues of cultural diversity in libraries within Ontario including recruitment, advancement and retention of underrepresented groups in libraries. The OLA Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Committee reports to the OLA Board of Directors.

Committee Members

Rhea Smith (Chair)
Rashed Ahmad, Ontario Library Service - North (Chair)
Mandissa Arlain (Secretary)
Arvind Signh
Gayle Hall, Simcoe County Library Co-operative
Mai Lu
Sarala Uttangi, Brampton Library
Tara Zarrin
Valentina Ly, Mount Sinai Hospital, Sinai Health System
Zile Ozols, Brantford Public Library

and

Ex-Officio Members
Sarah Roberts, Ontario Library Association

Learn more

Read the Group’s Terms or Reference or contact Sarah Roberts for more information

OLA Diversity Task Force Poster: Poster

Bibliography: PDF Document