Elise C. Cole

Elise C. Cole is an experienced librarian with a diverse background in various roles at the Oakville Public Library since April 1999, including Local Collections Librarian, Teen Services Librarian, and Local History Librarian. In addition, Elise C. Cole serves as a Copyright Consultant and Program Co-Chair for the Ontario Ancestors Conference & Family History Show. Involvement with the Ontario Public Library Guidelines Monitoring and Accreditation Council includes serving as a Council Member, Chair, and Vice-Chair, while work on the CLA Copyright Committee focused on advocacy for copyright issues in Canadian libraries. Previous roles include askON Site Coordinator and Ontario Public Library Association Central West Councillor, alongside early leadership experiences at the Stratford Public Library and New York Public Library. Elise C. Cole holds a Master of Library and Information Studies from McGill University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and English from Queen's University.