September 23, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries’ (CARL) Communications Community of Practice (CoP) is excited to announce its first-ever half-day virtual symposium, planned for February 11, 2026. We are currently accepting expressions of interest for presentations exploring … More Call for Proposals: CARL Communications Community of Practice CommConnect Virtual Symposium
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Invitation to Provide Feedback on Scholaris Digital Preservation Expert Group’s Draft Recommendations
September 17, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries’ (CARL) Scholaris Digital Preservation Expert Group (S-DPEG) is pleased to share their first draft guidance about digital preservation for the Scholaris service. This draft includes four explainers and is informed … More Invitation to Provide Feedback on Scholaris Digital Preservation Expert Group’s Draft Recommendations
CARL and CFLA Release New Guide on the Canadian Copyright Act for Accessible Content
September 15, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) are pleased to announce the release of Accessible Content: A Guide to the Canadian Copyright Act on Searching for Accessible Formats … More CARL and CFLA Release New Guide on the Canadian Copyright Act for Accessible Content
Job Opportunity: CARL Executive Director
August 18, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is seeking a dynamic and bilingual leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Based in Ottawa, this senior leadership role is responsible for advancing CARL’s mission, guiding its … More Job Opportunity: CARL Executive Director
CARL Releases 2025 Communities of Practice Impact Survey Report
July 31, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to share the results of its very first Communities of Practice (CoP) Impact Survey. This report confirms that Communities of Practice within the Canadian research library community … More CARL Releases 2025 Communities of Practice Impact Survey Report
CARL Releases 2024 Annual Report
June 19, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to present its 2024 Annual Report. This report highlights the key accomplishments and initiatives undertaken over the past year to strengthen Canada’s research libraries and advance our … More CARL Releases 2024 Annual Report
Call for Expressions of Interest: CARL Digital Preservation Working Group
June 5, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL)’s Digital Preservation Working Group (DPWG) is now welcoming expressions of interest from 2–3 additional members from small to medium-sized organizations. In expanding its membership, the DPWG seeks to broaden … More Call for Expressions of Interest: CARL Digital Preservation Working Group
CARL Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
June 5, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to announce changes to its Board of Directors, following the 2025 Spring Members’ Meeting. CARL warmly welcomes two new members to its Board: Chantal St-Louis, Directrice, Service … More CARL Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
Victoria Owen Honoured with CARL Award for Distinguished Service to Research Librarianship
May 28, 2025, Winnipeg – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is proud to present the 2025 CARL Award for Distinguished Service to Research Librarianship to Victoria Owen, Information Policy Scholar-Practitioner at the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, … More Victoria Owen Honoured with CARL Award for Distinguished Service to Research Librarianship
Scholaris Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
May 21, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to share a milestone update from the Scholaris shared repository service, marking the one-year anniversary of both the Scholaris Early Adopter Program and the launch of the … More Scholaris Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
