CARL’s strategic committees handle most of its deliberation, decision-making, and projects, reporting to the Board of Directors. There are five committees, each focused on one of CARL’s strategic directions. Each CARL library director is normally a member of one or more of these committees, according to their own interests.
Committees can form subcommittees or working groups for greater focus on specific tasks or projects, and non-directors such as Associate University librarians or subject experts may join as committee members. Participation is mostly virtual, with in-person costs covered by member libraries.
Advancing Research Committee
The Advancing Research Committee focuses on fostering a sustainable scholarly research ecosystem in Canada. It develops CARL’s priorities to support…
Advancing Teaching and Learning Committee
The Teaching and Learning Committee advances the role of research libraries in education. Key efforts include developing a pan-Canadian framework…
Strengthening Capacity Committee
The Strengthening Capacity Committee develops CARL’s priorities to support the evolving roles of research libraries and staff in response to…
Impact Committee
The Impact Committee oversees CARL’s Statistics Program and develops new evaluation methods, ensuring CARL members gather evidence to support informed…
Policy and Advocacy Committee
The Policy and Advocacy Committee supports research libraries by advancing CARL’s Strategic Focus, shaping public policy, and advocating primarily to…