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The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is Ontario's academic library consortium, comprised of 21 libraries with a mission to “collaborate to enhance research supports and create rich learning environments for Ontario’s diverse and growing university population.” OCUL's 50+ years of su
05/27/2022 - 15:10OCUL Staff News: Michael Vandenburg appointed as Dean of Libraries at Dalhousie University
OCUL would like to congratulate Interim Executive Director, Michael Vandenburg on his upcoming appointment as Dean of Libraries at Dalhousie University. Michael has served as OCUL Interim Executive Director since May, 2021 providing steady operational and strategic leadership to the consortium in
05/19/2022 - 12:01Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Collaborative Initiatives
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is seeking creative, forward-thinking, collaborative applicants for a ongoing full-time position as Assistant Director, Collaborative Initiatives.
Job Opportunity: Omni Network Zone and Technology Specialist
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is seeking creative, forward-thinking, collaborative applicants for a ongoing full-time position as Omni Network Zone and Technology Specialist.
Registration & Call for Lightning Talks: Scholars Portal Days 2022
Currents of Change
Thursday, May 12 - Friday, May 13, 2022
03/22/2022 - 11:45Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Information Resources and Collections
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is seeking creative, forward-thinking, collaborative applicants for a full-time position as Assistant Director, Information Resources & Collections.
Job Opportunity: Information Resources and Collections Specialist
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is seeking creative, forward-thinking, collaborative applicants for a three-year contract position as Information Resources & Collections Specialist, with the possibility of extension.
02/18/2022 - 09:27Save the Date: Virtual Scholars Portal Days 2022
Currents of Change
Online Event
Thursday, May 12 - Friday, May 13, 2022
Omni to launch at McMaster University and OCAD University
The Ontario Council of University Libraries’ (OCUL) shared academic search tool, Omni will soon be available to even more of the province’s stud
01/26/2022 - 11:21OCUL and Scholars Portal Holiday Closure

Seasons greetings from all of us at OCUL and Scholars Portal!
Job Opportunity: OCUL Administrative Assistant (1 year contract)
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant (1 year contract).
12/01/2021 - 14:47OCUL Webinar: The Who, What and How of Information Resources at OCUL
June 24, 2021, 9:30am-11am
05/31/2021 - 15:32
Grant Hurley Recognized for Contribution to Digital Preservation
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) congratulates Scholars Portal Digital Preservation Librarian Grant Hurley on receiving the 2021 the Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) Alexander Fraser Award and the Masters of Information Student Council, MISC Outstanding Instructor Award. These awards recognise Grant’s sustained and valuable contribution to the field of digital preservation.
05/27/2021 - 12:01OCUL Appoints Interim Executive Director
TORONTO (Ontario), 10 May 2021 - The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Vandenburg as Interim Executive Director, effective May 1, 2021.
Save the Date: Virtual Scholars Portal Day 2021
Unearthed Infrastructure
Online Event
Thursday, May 6 - Friday, 7, 2021
03/12/2021 - 11:49