Author: Julie Morin

September 26, 2017 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to announce the publication of the results of the 2015-2016 Statistical Survey of Canadian Academic and Research Libraries. An accompanying report, entitled Highlights from 2015-16 Statistical Survey … More >> Publication of CARL Annual Statistics for 2015-2016

OTTAWA, August 31, 2017 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Moon as the next Director of Portage. Mr. Moon, who is currently Data Librarian at Queen’s University Library and the … More >> CARL Appoints Jeff Moon as Portage Director

CARL would like to thank the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance for seeking the views of Canadians on their priorities for the 2018 federal budget. Consult the Brief.

July 27, 2017. – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries has released a statement on Bill C-58: An Act to Amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act. Full text available in PDF

The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) has issued a response to Global Affairs Canada’s consultations on the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Full text available in PDF

The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to share our 2016 Annual Report.

Ottawa, June 20, 2017 – On this National Aboriginal Day, the Canadian Association of Research Libraries welcomes the recent report from the Canadian Federation of Library Associations’ (CFLA) Truth and Reconciliation Committee and endorses in principle the overarching recommendations it makes. … More >> CARL Welcomes the CFLA Truth and Reconciliation Committee Recommendations.

Hiring Organization: Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Position: Director, CARL Portage Application Closing Date: June 28, 2017 As we approach the end of Chuck Humphrey’s secondment from University of Alberta, we are posting for the position of Director, Portage.  … More >> Job Posting: Director, Portage

The following announcement has just been posted to the Portage website: CARL and CAUL-CBUA Collaborate to Advance Data Management and Digital Preservation Needs of the Canadian Research Community (June 12 2017)

June 9, 2017. – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to announce Donna Bourne-Tyson, University Librarian, Dalhousie University, has been elected CARL President for a two year-term (2017–2019). “It’s a great honour to serve the research library community … More >> Donna Bourne-Tyson Named President of the Canadian Association of Research Libraries