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OCUL provides Ontario university libraries with shared services and technology infrastructure to support academic teaching, research and learning.

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OCUL negotiates and manages over 200 e-resource licenses to offer members the lowest possible cost, extending their budgets and saving library staff resources.

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Scholars Portal services provide access to an extensive and varied collection of e-journals, e-books, social science datasets, geo reference data and geospatial data.

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Collaborative Futures is OCUL’s vision for an Ontario-wide print and electronic library collection accessed and managed through shared service and technology systems.

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AI and Machine Learning at OCUL

Exploring how AI and machine learning tools can enhance library expertise through hands-on learning and experimentation.

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Beyond the Algorithm: Human-Centered Design and AI
The May installment of OCUL’s Beyond the Algorithm Reading Club explores human-centered design and AI. Read the month’s curated article, watch a conversation with article author Dr. Lai-Tze Fan, and sign up for one of two community discussions to reflect on human-centered AI design as both a technical and cultural practice.
Leveraging AI in Video Production / Utilisation de l’IA dans la production de vidéo
The next sessions of the OCUL AI Exchange take place June 10 and 11, welcoming Joël Rivard as he introduces a variety of free and paid AI-enhanced production tools that can support library video projects. This installment of the AI Exchange features English and French online events. Register to save your spot!
Beyond the Algorithm: The Problem of AI Sycophancy
The March installment of OCUL’s Beyond the Algorithm Reading Club explores AI sycophancy. Read the month’s curated article, watch an expert guest interview, and join one of two community discussions to reflect on and share your perspectives on this oft-overlooked topic when it comes to ethical, responsible AI.
Learning Together: Librarianship Through an Indigenous Lens
Join OCUL on April 13 for a special discussion with Learning Services Librarian Lorisia MacLeod as she covers a brief overview of Indigenous librarianship, plus speaks to the recruitment and retention of Indigenous information students and staff based on her personal experiences.
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