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Teaching Librarian of literacy programs such as the Forest of Reading®. Change and renewal are also apparent at the provincial level, such as in the evolution of Knowledge Ontario and the role which teacher-librarians will have in contributing to the success of this valuable resource. We have also witnessed notable improvement in the response from a number of areas within the Ministry of Education. Our ability to lobby for specific causes has grown stronger through increased collaboration with the Ontario Library Association (OLA) and The Association of Library Consultants of Ontario (TALCO). Our ongoing effort to support research into school libraries and student achievement in Ontario has effectively drawn attention to their important role in student success. In the reflections that follow, I would like to further examine the theme of "change and renewal." Continued Evolution of OSLA During the past year, it has become apparent that OSLA needed to renew its By-law Object statements. These are the key statements that drive the direction of our association's actions. Taking time to strategically refocus the direction and the goals of our association has been extremely valuable. Our By-law objects are currently posted on the OSLA Web site www.accessola.com/osla and they We live in a world that is constantlyevolving and changing. As thisissue of The Teaching Librarian explores, our school libraries, library programs, and the perception of others toward the role school libraries play in education, are constantly being altered and developed. This is one of the prime reasons why, whether in the face of adversity or prosperity, we must continue to address the priorities that we value. Margaret Mead, who is well known for her work on cultural issues, has stated: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." (Lewis) I truly believe that the efforts of those who value quality school library programs in Ontario will continue to contribute to the changes that we seek in our province. Reflecting on Our Past During the past year, as I reflect back on the events that have developed within our profession, the theme of change and renewal is very apparent. There is substantial evidence that our field continues to grow and adapt to meet current demands. Change and renewal are evident in developments within our association, in increased professional learning opportunities, and in the refinement ONTARIO SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION President's Report Michael Rosettis A Reflection from the OSLA President "Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation." Robert F. Kennedy The Teaching Librarian volume 14, no. 2 55