About CLO

Welcome to College Libraries Ontario

College Libraries Ontario (CLO) is a collaborative body comprised of the 24 Ontario College Libraries that advocates on behalf of students for the best college library services and resources.

CLO reports to the Coordinating Committee of Vice-Presidents, Student Services under the Committee of Presidents and its members are the Heads of the Library for each Ontario College.

Our Vision:

Through collaborative resources, services, and programming, CLO works to empower learners to reach their potential.

Our Mandate:

CLO is a diverse community of 24 Ontario college libraries that:

Harnesses the power of the collective to advance the teaching, learning, and research missions of our colleges.
Inspires collaborative projects to benefit college library communities.
Demonstrates value of individual libraries to their sponsors, students, and other stakeholders.
Works tirelessly to promote equitable access to resources, programs, and services.

Our Values:

Collaborative and Inclusive
Learners first
Open and Accessible

Key Documents:

CLO Terms of Reference (2022)

CLO Strategic Directions 2022-2025