Call for Expressions of Interest: Two Expert Groups for Shared Repositories Infrastructure
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) and University of Toronto Libraries, are collaboratively developing a National Institutional Repository Service (‘Scholaris’) to be hosted by Scholars Portal. Starting with an early adopters program of a limited number of institutions, the goal is to build Scholaris into a robust and scalable multi-institutional national repository service – one that is strengthened by a responsive, collaborative community of experts and repository practitioners.
OCUL Welcomes two new Visiting Researchers
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is pleased to announce two new Visiting Researchers for 2024.
Announcing the Recipients of the 2023 OCUL Award
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 OCUL Outstanding Contribution Award.
Two Collaborative Futures project teams are being recognized for their achievements that helped enable the successful implementation of the Omni academic search tool and shared network in partner libraries across Ontario.
Two Collaborative Futures project teams are being recognized for their achievements that helped enable the successful implementation of the Omni academic search tool and shared network in partner libraries across Ontario.
Registration Open: National Community of Practice for AI and Machine Learning in Academic Libraries
University library staff and team members from library-adjacent organizations across Canada are invited to sign up for a new Community of Practice on artificial intelligence and machine learning (AIML) in academic libraries.
Happy Holidays! OCUL and Scholars Portal Office Closures
Happy holidays from your colleagues at OCUL and Scholars Portal!
OCUL will be closed for the holidays starting Thursday, December 21, 2023 and will return on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Scholars Portal will be closed from Thursday, December 21, 2023 and will return on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
We wish you all a happy and safe holiday season and the very best for 2024!
Ontario Council of University Libraries Appoints Task Force on Machine Learning and AI
An Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) task force has started work to explore how the consortium can pilot artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology to advance the objectives and values of academic librarianship.
A result of the task force’s work will be a report to OCUL Directors in spring 2024 that will provide an informed, strategic perspective on machine learning applications and their relevance as OCUL initiatives.
A result of the task force’s work will be a report to OCUL Directors in spring 2024 that will provide an informed, strategic perspective on machine learning applications and their relevance as OCUL initiatives.
OCUL Welcomes Blue-Ribbon Panel Recommendation for Collaboration
As part of a comprehensive plan for the financial sustainability of Ontario’s post-secondary sector, a recent Blue-Ribbon Panel report outlined recommendations to achieve a sustainable future for the province’s universities and colleges.
CARL, OCUL, and University of Toronto Libraries Sign MOU Outlining Collaborative Intent to Develop a National Institutional Repository Service
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL), and University of Toronto Libraries are pleased to announce their signing of an MOU outlining our collaborative intent to develop a National Institutional Repository Service to be hosted by Scholars Portal.
Odesi Relaunches October 4th
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We are excited to announce the new Odesi site will officially go live on October 4, 2023!
We are excited to announce the new Odesi site will officially go live on October 4, 2023!