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CARL at 50: A Diverse National Network of Member Research Libraries

September 22, 2026 – CARL began in 1976 with 29 founding member institutions representing Canada’s academic research library community. From the outset, its strength has come from bringing together libraries…

CARL Welcomes Lesley Balcom as Visiting Program Officer for AI Integration and Library Leadership

September 21, 2026 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lesley Balcom as its new Visiting Program Officer (VPO) for AI Integration…

CARL at 50: Laying the Foundation for a National Research Knowledge Network

September 14, 2026 - As part of CARL's 50th anniversary celebrations, we are reflecting on some of the major initiatives that have shaped Canada's research library landscape. Few have had…

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Recent Publications

E-Lert / Cyberavis
2026.09.17

View this week's e-Lert for recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries.

CARL & CRKN Affirm Shared Commitments to Open Science

CARL and CRKN will work together to lay the foundation for a renewed vision for collaborating to expand open science and drive the evolution of open knowledge in Canada.

2026 Submission to Pre-budget Consultations

CARL's 2026 recommendations to the to House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance.

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