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RA in a Day
RA in a Day 2026
RA in a Day is a one-day conference that brings some of the best readers’ advisory advocates together to share their knowledge and expertise on meeting the needs of readers. During the day, participants will learn about the latest RA trends and look at how to best serve those who visit our libraries every day, either in-person or virtually.
RA in a Day 2026
This year’s RA in a Day event brings together library staff looking for solutions to common pain points in RA.
Sessions explore AI and readers advisory, accessibility, sensitive content, read-alikes, core readers advisory tools, and staff training, with practical strategies participants can apply immediately in their work. View the full program here!
Nominate a colleague for OPLA’s Award for Leadership in Adult Readers’ Advisory Award.
The purpose of this award is to honour excellence in readers’ advisory service to adults. Award presentation occurs at RA in a Day event.
Thank you to our event sponsor Library Bound!
Chair: Michaela Posthumus, Bruce County Public Library
Sarah Bonish, Mississauga Public Library
Steph Topping, Niagara Falls Public Library
Jessica Cammer, Regina Public Library
Madeline Kong, Kitchener Public Library
Terry Palmer, Library Bound
Lillian Gretsinger, Mississauga Public Library
Melissa Macks
Ontario Library Association, Staff Liaison
mmacks@accessola.com
