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CARL Response to Release of Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications (2026)

October 8, 2026 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) welcomes the release of the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications (2026), which reinforces Canada’s commitment to an open […]

CARL at 50: Zooming in on the People Behind the Association

October 6, 2026 – For 50 years, the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) has brought research libraries together to advance shared priorities, strengthen collaboration, and support a thriving research […]

CARL Releases Statement on Libraries and Student AI Literacy

October 5, 2026 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) has released a new statement highlighting the essential role of academic libraries in advancing student AI literacy. Drawing on […]

Call for Expressions of Interest – CARL Teaching & Learning Community of Practice

October 2, 2026 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Teaching & Learning Community of Practice Steering Committee invites expressions of interest to join the newly created Teaching & […]

CARL at 50: From Microfilm to Digital Heritage: The Road to Canadiana.org

September 29, 2026 – Long before Canada’s documentary heritage was available online, research libraries were already working together to preserve it. In 1978, a report commissioned by the Canada Council […]

Call for Expressions of Interest – Open Education Community of Practice Steering Committee

September 25, 2026 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) seeks expressions of interest for representatives from CARL member or non-member libraries to join the Open Education Community of […]

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 […]

CARL at 50: The Founding of a National Voice for Research Libraries

September 8, 2026 – As the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, we are taking the opportunity to reflect on the people, partnerships, and […]