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September 14, 2023 – CARL’s Equity Diversity, and Inclusion Working Group launched a series of monthly features to highlight and celebrate the outstanding work and contributions of Indigenous, Black and racialized library colleagues, those with disabilities, and those of marginalized … More >> September Feature – CARL Celebrates the Outstanding Work of Karim Tharani

August 22, 2023. – The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), and Ithaka S+R have published an issue brief: “Redressing Relationships with the Historically Marginalized.” In 2022, ARL, CARL, and Ithaka S+R published a report about … More >> ARL, CARL, and Ithaka S+R Release Issue Brief on Redressing Relationships with Historically Marginalized Communities

August 3, 2023 – CARL’s Equity Diversity, and Inclusion Working Group has launched a series of monthly features to highlight and celebrate the outstanding work and contributions of Indigenous, Black and racialized library colleagues, those with disabilities, and those of … More >> August Feature – CARL Celebrates the Outstanding Work of Ashley Edwards

August 3, 2023 – A number of articles have been published in national newspapers over the past months, building on a decade-long campaign that is misrepresenting the Canadian education sector and universities in particular. The focus of this misinformation is … More >> CARL Responds to Recent Media Coverage on Educational Copying

June 30, 2023 – We, the Canadian bodies undersigned, are united in our concern that Dubai has been selected by the Governing Board to be the host of the World Library and Information Congress for 2024. While we fully acknowledge … More >> Canadian Statement on the Decision for IFLA WLIC 2024 to be held in Dubai, UAE

June 1, 2023 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) honoured Joy Kirchner with the CARL Award for Distinguished Service to Research Librarianship during its Annual General Meeting. This award, which is generously sponsored by ProQuest, is conferred annually … More >> Joy Kirchner Honoured with CARL Award for Distinguished Service to Research Librarianship

25 may, 2023. – CRKN and CARL are pleased to announce publication of our joint action plan, Towards Open Scholarship: A Canadian Research and Academic Library Action Plan to 2025 Developed collaboratively, this document outlines the ways in which CRKN … More >> CRKN and CARL are pleased to announce publication of our joint action plan, Towards Open Scholarship: A Canadian Research and Academic Library Action Plan to 2025

May 25, 2023. – The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) have published a report, Observations on Research Libraries’ Alignment with Institutional STEM Priorities. This report synthesizes the two associations’ joint exploration of … More >> ARL and CARL Report on Research Libraries’ Alignment with Institutional STEM Priorities

May 18, 2023 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is proud to announce the release of a comprehensive document, A National Advocacy Framework for Open Educational Resources in Canada, aimed at advancing the adoption and support of open … More >> Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Releases the National Advocacy Framework for Open Educational Resources (OER)

May 2, 2023 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) invites applications from established and newly appointed librarians working in a CARL member library. When merited, up to $6,000 is awarded annually to one or more of the applicants, … More >> Call for Applications – CARL Research Grant for Practicing Librarians