January 22, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) seeks expressions of interest from an additional 2-3 representatives from academic institutions across the country to join the Communications Community of Practice Steering Committee. Members typically serve a one-year … More Call for Expressions of Interest – CARL Communications Community of Practice Steering Committee
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CARL Canadian Repositories Community of Practice Knowledge Mentorship Program – Call for Volunteers
January 8, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries’ Canadian Repositories Community of Practice is launching a Repository Knowledge Mentorship Program and are seeking volunteer mentors and mentees from CARL member and non-member libraries or institutions. Making sense of … More CARL Canadian Repositories Community of Practice Knowledge Mentorship Program – Call for Volunteers
Library of Parliament Joins the Canadian Association of Research Libraries
January 7, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to welcome the Library of Parliament as its newest member, which joins 29 university libraries and 2 federal institutions. As the voice of Canada’s research libraries, CARL enhances its … More Library of Parliament Joins the Canadian Association of Research Libraries
Applications are now open for Evidence Synthesis Institute Canada – Spring 2025 (in English)
Applications will be open from December 11th, 2024 and will close on February 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm PT. Successful applicants will be notified by March 3rd, 2025. The Institute itself is planned to run virtually from April 14-17, 2025. … More Applications are now open for Evidence Synthesis Institute Canada – Spring 2025 (in English)
Call for Peer Mentors to Deliver the 2025 CARL Librarians’ Research Institute
November 21, 2024 – CARL is seeking applications for Peer Mentors to deliver the 2025 Librarians’ Research Institute (LRI) at the University of New Brunswick from June 16-19, 2025. Please note that LRI 2025 will be delivered in English. The … More Call for Peer Mentors to Deliver the 2025 CARL Librarians’ Research Institute
Call for Expressions of Interest in Participating on the 2025 CLAW Programming Committee
November 21, 2024 – The Impact and Assessment Continuing Education Working Group of the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is seeking expressions of interest for participation on the programming committee for the upcoming Canadian Library Assessment Workshop (CLAW), to … More Call for Expressions of Interest in Participating on the 2025 CLAW Programming Committee
CARL Honours Julie Hannaford and Dr. Maha Kumaran with Award of Merit
Ottawa, Ontario, November 21, 2024 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is delighted to announce that Julie Hannaford and Dr. Mahalakshmi (Maha) A. Kumaran have both been awarded the prestigious CARL Award of Merit during its Fall General … More CARL Honours Julie Hannaford and Dr. Maha Kumaran with Award of Merit
CARL Statement on Bill C-244: An Act to Amend the Copyright Act (Diagnosis, Maintenance and Repair)
November 15, 2024 – Bill C-244, which permits the circumvention of a technological protection measure (TPM) if the circumvention is solely for the purpose of the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of certain types of products, received Royal Assent on November … More CARL Statement on Bill C-244: An Act to Amend the Copyright Act (Diagnosis, Maintenance and Repair)
CARL Endorses CCDH Principles for Inclusive and Accessible Digital Heritage
October 31, 2024 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to announce our endorsement of the Coalition for Canadian Digital Heritage (CCDH) Principles. These principles reflect the importance of collaboration, inclusivity, access, impact, and stewardship in advancing … More CARL Endorses CCDH Principles for Inclusive and Accessible Digital Heritage
CARL Welcomes Three New Visiting Program Officers
October 25, 2024 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Visiting Program Officers (VPOs), each of whom will play an integral role in advancing key initiatives for the research library … More CARL Welcomes Three New Visiting Program Officers
