The OLAStore is the Canadian distributor for over ten publishers offering quality professional library literature and promotional materials. This one-stop source of professional inspiration is offered to all members of The Partnership through their individual associations and is administered on behalf of The Partnership by the Ontario Library Association. The concept of The OLAStore arose out of the challenge that the best and most current professional literature was largely being published in the United States. The cost of the books, plus the shipping and duty to bring them into Canada, made it available to only the most trusting.
The Ontario Library Association saw an opportunity to bring the materials to Canada to show the high quality of this material to Ontario librarians through the development of The OLAStore at its Super Conference in 1992.
For those in the Toronto area, there is a 400 title in-stock showroom which is open for people to browse through. However, more than 2,500 titles are available with quick turnaround to most locations in Canada thanks to co-operative arrangements with the companies for whom The OLAStore is an agency.
The guiding principle of The OLAStore is to make this your Canadian Source for Professional Literature. You can help expand this service by recommending other professional publishers you would like to see available in Canada.
By ordering from your provincial library association's store, you contribute to the financial stability of your association.
PRICING POLICY: The OLAStore represents largely US based publishers and must respond to the fluctuations of currencies. Prices from The OLAStore will be based on an exchange rate of $1.20 CAN = $1.00 US. This rate is subject to change and the prices are subject to change.
