From OLA President Gail Oehler: “As my term as President of OLA draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the privilege of serving this extraordinary organization. It has been an honor...” Read the full letter at buff.ly/q3uNRGV

6/13, 10am-12pm, join the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Intellectual Freedom Roundtable for Part 2 of our virtual Data Talks series: US Census Data. Jim Eldridge will discuss how US Census data can be used to advance EDI efforts at your library. Learn more and register at buff.ly/mhWf7Wr

6/6, 10am-12pm, join the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Intellectual Freedom Roundtable for Part 1 of our virtual Data Talks: EDI and Data. Suzette Chang will discuss the ways in which data intersects with the goals of EDI Learn more and register at buff.ly/MdoP8dx

Join the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Intellectual Freedom Roundtable for a 3-part virtual learning module series called "Data Talks": - June 6: EDI and Data, with Suzette Chang - June 13: US Census Data, with Jim Eldridge - June 20: Data Use & Ethics, with Rebekah Silverstein & Elizabeth Szkirpan

In April, SEOLS had the distinct honor of welcoming award-winning author Lois Lowry for a three-stop visit across the region. Each event drew an enthusiastic crowd, with attendance ranging from 150 to an impressive 370 readers. Read the full story at: www.oklibs.org/news/701665/...

We are so proud of the work of OLA Members, Molly Dettmann, Amanda Kordeliski, and Cherity Pennington who were named as Library Journal's Movers & Shakers for their advocacy work in Oklahoma!! @aaslala.bsky.social Read more: www.libraryjournal.com/story/molly-...

Join Membership Engagement on Saturday, June 14 at 10 AM for a free guided tour for the Ansel Adams Exhibit at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. An art workshop to follow the tour. Limited to forty OLA members. Register at buff.ly/uz6vdyY.

Check out the latest content added to the OLA Video Archive! OLA members can watch these recordings at buff.ly/vdfI87z (A link to the Video Archive can also be found under "Member Resources" at the top of the OLA website.)

🏆 Help honor excellence in Oklahoma libraries—join the Awards & Scholarships Committee! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryAwards #LibrarySupport #OklahomaLibraries

⚖️ Curious how OLA operates? Want to help guide elections and bylaws? Join the Governance Committee and help shape our future! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryLeadership #GovernanceMatters #OklahomaLibraries

📚 Passionate about professional development? Join the Continuing Education Committee and help plan learning opportunities for OLA members! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibrarianLearning #ContinuingEducation #OklahomaLibraries

There was an excellent turn out for EDII Volunteer Day on March 29! We spent the day helping Sisu Youth Services with deep cleaning of their dorms, organizing supplies, and helping out where needed around the shelter. Read the full story at www.oklibs.org/news/699301/...

💬 Believe in the power of OLA membership? Help others get involved—join the Membership Engagement Committee! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryCommunity #OLAMembership #OklahomaLibraries

💰 Curious about how OLA’s budget works? Join the Finance Committee and help guide ethical, smart spending! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryFinance #LeadershipInLibraries #OklahomaLibraries

🎨 Love designing graphics, writing promo copy, or managing social media? Join OLA’s Marketing & Communications Committee to help promote libraries across Oklahoma! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryMarketing #OLACreativeTeam #OklahomaLibraries

🏛️ Want to stay in the know about legislation that impacts libraries? Join the Advocacy Committee to help raise awareness and keep Oklahoma’s library community informed! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #LibraryAdvocacy #LibraryLegislation #OklahomaLibraries

🌿 Want to support tribal organizations and promote library service to Native communities? Join the Tribal Libraries Committee! 📝 Submit the Committee Preference Form by May 17: 🔗 buff.ly/mPv4KLb #TribalLibraries #InclusiveLibraries #OklahomaLibraries

I'm honored that Oklahoma students have chosen DOGTOWN by @kaaauthor.bsky.social and me for the 2025 @oklibs.bsky.social's Children’s Sequoyah Book Award! Thank you to the Sequoyah Book Award Committee and to all the students who read and voted! buff.ly/3uGM3nS

Mark your calendars! OLA Members are invited to attend the annual membership meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM. For more information: buff.ly/TB6dbFc

Want to get more involved in the Oklahoma library community? Serve on an OLA Committee! Grow your professional network, build leadership skills, and connect with library folks across the state. Submit your Committee Preference Form by 5/16 oklibs.org/page/CommitteePreference

Join the Public Libraries Division for their online learning module, "How to Be a Human…. When YOU Are the Boss!" on Thursday, April 24 at 10 AM via Zoom. For more information or to register: www.oklibs.org/event/PLDSpr...

The Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) is a regional association between 12 states. MPLA's purpose is to promote the development of librarians and libraries by providing significant educational and networking opportunities. (1/2)

Register for the Public Libraries Division's online learning module, "Storytime Basics: Getting Started on Your Literacy-Aligned Storytime!" buy 4/8. The 4/15, 9AM program is a broad introduction to how to prepare for offering effective story times. To register: www.oklibs.org/event/PLDSpr...

University and College Division is excited to present Human Creativity in the Age of A.I., a hybrid learning module, on May 20, 2025. Registration ends May 13, 2025 to attend online or at the Al Harris Library in Weatherford. For more information or to register: www.oklibs.org/event/ucdspr...

Doggone delighted to see this news! Thank you so much, Oklahoma students and librarians. ❤️🐶 @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

Congratulations @kaaauthor.bsky.social and @choldenko.bsky.social ! I know you got some votes from my students!

The Oklahoma Library Association is pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 High School Sequoyah Book Award as Byron Graves for their book REZ BALL!

The Oklahoma Library Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Intermediate Sequoyah Book Award as Katherine Marsh for her book THE LOST YEAR and Betty C. Tang for her book PARACHUTE KIDS! This kid's-choice award resulted in a tie for the first time in 39 years!

The Oklahoma Library Association is pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 Children's Sequoyah Book Award as Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko for their book DOGTOWN!

The Oklahoma Library Association is pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 Donna Norvell Award as Lane Smith for her book STICKLER LOVES THE WORLD!

The winner of the Donna Norvell Award is: Stickler Loves the World by Lane Smith The Children's Sequoyah Book Award goes to Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

The Oklahoma Library Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Donna Norvell and Sequoyah Book Awards! These awards are special because they are voted on by young readers all across the great state of Oklahoma-- and for the first time in 39 years, we have a TIE for one of our lists!

There still time to join the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Intellectual Freedom Roundtable of a volunteer day at SISU Youth Services in OKC. Volunteers are needed Sat., March 29 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. For more details or to sign up to volunteer: buff.ly/KXPhgbv

We were so pleased to have all four of our 2024 Sequoyah Award Winning Authors able to come receive their awards this week! #OLAAC25

Almost full for “Books are Gross!” #OLAAC25

Come meet Tribal Libraries Committee outside University A! #OLAAC25

Get your bids in for scholarship baskets! Bidding opens March 10th and closes March 14th. Start bidding here: buff.ly/4gWyhdV. The Scholarship Bash Dark Horse is also up for auction! Bid on the pony that gets to skip all trials and run in the final race!

Only one week until the 2025 @oklibs.bsky.social Conference! We can’t wait to connect with library pros, discuss key challenges, and share fresh ideas. Stop by our booth (#37)—see you soon! #OLA2025 #Libraries

There is still time to sign up for our Sequoyah Author Award Presentations on March 12th! Find more information in the #OLAAC25 Whova Agenda page. Don't forget to submit your votes to determine the winning authors for NEXT year's conference! For more info: buff.ly/yYJbEW4

This is the last day to pre-register for OLA Derby Days Scholarship Bash! This year’s bash will be held on Thursday, March 13th from 7 -9:30 pm in University Ballroom ABC. Dinner will be provided. Register for the event at: buff.ly/3Xidgnj

On Thursday, February 6th, the Southern Oklahoma Library System took a huge step forward for the community of Lone Grove, OK with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the LibCabinet book vending machine. Read the full story at buff.ly/kjD77Tq

The Technical Services Roundtable Learning Module "Why UX Testing Matters: A Beginner's Perspective" has been rescheduled to Friday , March 28th. Even better news, registration has reopened until March 21st. To register or for more info: buff.ly/4ij3Wrb

Have I ever mentioned my love for libraries? Yes. Yes I have. @oklibs.bsky.social @btpubservices.bsky.social www.oklibs.org/page/HighSch...

Thank you @oklibs.bsky.social for including Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story on the masterlist for the Donna Norvell Book Award! I'm incredibly grateful. @csneal.bsky.social @spanishbroom.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social Congratulations to the other four nominees! rb.gy/ewvruk

Thrilled to see CREEP, LEAP, CRUNCH! A Food Chain Story @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social @csneal.bsky.social on the master list for the Donna Narvell award from @oklibs.bsky.social! This #nfforkids picture book has a surprise ending that kids love. @randomhousekids.bsky.social

We Love Giving! Endowment supports Graduate scholarships, Connie Van Fleet Memorial Scholarship, Kay Boies Scholarship, David Oberhelman Scholarship, Ruth Brown Award, OLA Gold Leadership Institute, and more! More information about the bash: https://buff.ly/4jWCalO

Join us for this year’s OLA Derby Days Scholarship Bash on. March 13th, 2025 from 7-9:30pm in University Ballroom ABC. Dinner will be provided. Tickets are $40 when you pre-register by March 6th or $50 can be paid at the door. More information about the bash: https://buff.ly/4jWCalO

Online registration for the OLA Annual Conference (#OLAAC25) ends February 24th. You will still be able to register on-site. There are some fantastic pre-conference events that can be purchased separately or in addition to conference registration. To register: https://buff.ly/3Q0FKxw

Psst! The 2026 Donna Norvell and Sequoyah Masterlists are coming February 15th, 2025.

Join us for the OLA Candidate Forum on Wednesday, February 12th at 3:30 pm via zoom: https://buff.ly/435o9wv Click on the infographics to learn more about the candidates for Secretary and TSRT-Chair!