BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Canadian Association of Research Libraries - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Canadian Association of Research Libraries X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Canadian Association of Research Libraries REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T150000 DTSTAMP:20251203T142627Z CREATED:20251112T141206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T142627Z UID:38673-1764770400-1764774000@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] National DPC RAM Benchmarking Project: Office Hours [in French] DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/national-dpc-ram-benchmarking-project-office-hours-in-french/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Digital Preservation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230920_SeancePhotoSBA_KC_3962_crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251202T140000 DTSTAMP:20251105T173654Z CREATED:20251105T173654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T173654Z UID:38353-1764680400-1764684000@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Bibliometrics and Research Impact Community of Practice December Call: ORCID Adoption and Integration Panel: Maximizing Research Impact DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/bibliometrics-and-research-impact-community-of-practice-december-call-orcid-adoption-and-integration-panel-maximizing-research-impact/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Bibliometrics & Research Impact ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CoP-Department-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T140000 DTSTAMP:20251103T234105Z CREATED:20251103T234105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T234105Z UID:38329-1764248400-1764252000@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Communications Community of Practice November Call: Continuing the Conversation on Academic Libraries Website Design & Development DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/communications-community-of-practice-november-call-continuing-the-conversation-on-academic-libraries-website-design-development/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CoP-Department-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251124T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T235959 DTSTAMP:20251029T171712Z CREATED:20251021T143446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T171712Z UID:38206-1763942400-1764287999@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Evidence Synthesis Institute 2025 (In French) DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/evidence-synthesis-institute-2025-in-french/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:ESI,Workshops & Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/uLaval_Photo_bul_Pub_57414.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251117T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T235959 DTSTAMP:20251117T175750Z CREATED:20250829T213116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T175750Z UID:37527-1763337600-1763683199@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:2025 Fall Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/2025-fall-member-meeting/ LOCATION:Fairmont Le Château Montebello\, 392 Notre-Dame\, Montebello\, Québec\, J0V 1L0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PXL_20250529_142023656-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T130000 DTSTAMP:20251023T153517Z CREATED:20251023T153517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T153517Z UID:38227-1763121600-1763125200@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Assessment Community of Practice November Call: Library User Surveys & Consortium Participation in Canada DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/assessment-community-of-practice-november-call-library-user-surveys-consortium-participation-in-canada/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Assessment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CoP-Department-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T160000 DTSTAMP:20251103T153004Z CREATED:20251103T153004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T153004Z UID:38323-1763046000-1763049600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Open Education Community of Practice November Community Call: Transformation of the OER Landscape: The Role of Artificial Intelligence DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/open-education-community-of-practice-november-community-call-transformation-of-the-oer-landscape-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Open Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CoP-Department-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T130000 DTSTAMP:20251021T144210Z CREATED:20251021T144210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T144210Z UID:38210-1761912000-1761915600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Inclusive Collections Webinar Series – Beyond Borders: Reframing Acquisitions for Distinctive Collections DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-inclusive-collections-webinar-series-beyond-borders-reframing-acquisitions-for-distinctive-collections/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Equity Diversity Inclusion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T140000 DTSTAMP:20251007T134310Z CREATED:20251007T134310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T134310Z UID:38078-1761829200-1761832800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Canadian Repositories Community of Practice October Call – Repositories in the Age of AI: The Attack of the Bots DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/canadian-repositories-community-of-practice-october-call-repositories-in-the-age-of-ai-the-attack-of-the-bots/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Repositories ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CoP-Department-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T235959 DTSTAMP:20251029T140815Z CREATED:20251015T144803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T140815Z UID:38163-1761523200-1761695999@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:2025 Canadian Library Assessment Workshop DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/2025-canadian-library-assessment-workshop/ LOCATION:Regina\, Saskatchewan\, Regina\, Saskatchewan\, Canada CATEGORIES:CLAW,Workshops & Institutes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T140000 DTSTAMP:20250918T181249Z CREATED:20250918T181249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T181249Z UID:38040-1761224400-1761228000@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Bibliometrics and Research Impact Community of Practice October Call: Unlocking Institutional Insights with Article Processing Charge (APC) Data from OpenAlex DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/bibliometrics-and-research-impact-community-of-practice-october-call-unlocking-institutional-insights-with-article-processing-charge-apc-data-from-openalex/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Bibliometrics & Research Impact ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CoP-Department-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T160000 DTSTAMP:20251009T140628Z CREATED:20251009T140628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T140628Z UID:38089-1761145200-1761148800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Open Education Community of Practice October Call – Open Education Meets AI : The Open GenAI Project from BCcampus DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/open-education-community-of-practice-october-call-open-education-meets-ai-the-open-genai-project-from-bccampus/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Open Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CoP-Department-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T140000 DTSTAMP:20251020T223909Z CREATED:20251007T175457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T223909Z UID:38083-1761051600-1761055200@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:National DPC RAM Benchmarking Project: Office Hours DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/national-dpc-ram-benchmarking-project-office-hours/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Digital Preservation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/photos_bul_Pub_57361-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251020T140000 DTSTAMP:20251007T175846Z CREATED:20251007T175846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T175846Z UID:38086-1760965200-1760968800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:National DPC RAM Benchmarking Project: Office Hours (French) DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/national-dpc-ram-benchmarking-project-office-hours-french/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Digital Preservation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/photos_bul_Pub_57361.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T140000 DTSTAMP:20250912T154038Z CREATED:20250912T153417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T154038Z UID:37602-1760619600-1760623200@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Communications Community of Practice October Call – There’s a Method to this Madness: Evidence-based Website Redesign at UVic Libraries DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/communications-community-of-practice-october-call-theres-a-method-to-this-madness-evidence-based-website-redesign-at-uvic-libraries/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CoP-Department-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251007T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251007T140000 DTSTAMP:20251008T141801Z CREATED:20250923T184924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T141801Z UID:38063-1759842000-1759845600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:National DPC RAM Benchmarking Project : Kick Off Webinar [IN FRENCH] DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/national-dpc-ram-benchmarking-project-kick-off-webinar-in-french/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251006T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251006T150000 DTSTAMP:20251008T133755Z CREATED:20250923T184444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T133755Z UID:38058-1759759200-1759762800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:National DPC RAM Benchmarking Project : Kick Off Webinar DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/national-dpc-ram-benchmarking-project-kick-off-webinar/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Digital Preservation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251003T133000 DTSTAMP:20251007T195659Z CREATED:20250912T225852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T195659Z UID:37624-1759492800-1759498200@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Assessment Community of Practice October Call: To Survey or Not to Survey\, and Other Stories DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/assessment-community-of-practice-october-call-to-survey-or-not-to-survey-and-other-stories/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Assessment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CoP-Department-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250924T160000 DTSTAMP:20250903T173501Z CREATED:20250903T173110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T173501Z UID:37547-1758726000-1758729600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Open Education Community of Practice September Community Call: Conducting a Program Evaluation of an OER Initiative: Benefits and Challenges DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/open-education-community-of-practice-september-community-call-conducting-a-program-evaluation-of-an-oer-initiative-benefits-and-challenges/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Open Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CoP-Department-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T140000 DTSTAMP:20250806T145722Z CREATED:20250722T185848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T145722Z UID:37200-1756299600-1756303200@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Canadian Repositories Community of Practice August Call – From Campus to Community Researchers: Evolving the Role of Institutional Repositories DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/canadian-repositories-community-of-practice-august-call-from-campus-to-community-researchers-evolving-the-role-of-institutional-repositories/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Repositories ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CoP-Featured-Image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T143000 DTSTAMP:20250915T135849Z CREATED:20250915T135849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T135849Z UID:37669-1753362000-1753367400@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Workshop for the Library Community on SSHRC’s Aid to Scholarly Journals Grant Program [French Session] DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/workshop-for-the-library-community-on-sshrcs-aid-to-scholarly-journals-grant-program-french-session/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Library Publishing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T143000 DTSTAMP:20250915T142016Z CREATED:20250915T142016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T142016Z UID:37672-1753189200-1753194600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Workshop for the Library Community on SSHRC’s Aid to Scholarly Journals Grant Program [English Session] DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/workshop-for-the-library-community-on-sshrcs-aid-to-scholarly-journals-grant-program-english-session/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Library Publishing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T140000 DTSTAMP:20250915T144121Z CREATED:20250915T144121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T144121Z UID:37676-1752066000-1752069600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Canadian Repositories Community of Practice July Call: Open Repositories 2025 Recap DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/canadian-repositories-community-of-practice-july-call-open-repositories-2025-recap/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Repositories ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250620T140000 DTSTAMP:20260318T140233Z CREATED:20250620T210649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T140233Z UID:37092-1750424400-1750428000@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Mobilizing Learnings from @Risk North3: Next Steps for Digital Preservation DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/mobilizing-learnings-from-risk-north3-next-steps-for-digital-preservation/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Digital Preservation,RiskNorth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Webinar-Featured-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T140000 DTSTAMP:20250620T145210Z CREATED:20250528T160722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T145210Z UID:36977-1750338000-1750341600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Bibliometrics and Research Impact Community of Practice June Call: Implementing DORA in Canadian Research Institutions DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/bibliometrics-and-research-impact-community-of-practice-june-call-implementing-dora-in-canadian-research-institutions/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Bibliometrics & Research Impact ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250618T160000 DTSTAMP:20250528T160240Z CREATED:20250528T160240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T160240Z UID:36974-1750258800-1750262400@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Open Education Community of Practice June Community Call – Sustaining Openness: Navigating Budget Constraints in OER Programs and Grants DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/open-education-community-of-practice-june-community-call-sustaining-openness-navigating-budget-constraints-in-oer-programs-and-grants/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Open Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T160000 DTSTAMP:20251024T143638Z CREATED:20250422T203706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T143638Z UID:36758-1748250000-1748534400@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:2025 Spring Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/2025-spring-member-meeting/ LOCATION:Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, 75 Forks Market Road\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T133000 DTSTAMP:20250730T211138Z CREATED:20250528T160024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T211138Z UID:36971-1747915200-1747920600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Join the First Assessment Community of Practice Call DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/join-the-first-assessment-community-of-practice-call/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Assessment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T140000 DTSTAMP:20250528T155200Z CREATED:20250528T155200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T155200Z UID:36966-1747832400-1747836000@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Communications Community of Practice May Call – Communicating Change: A Discussion About Current Disruptions in Library Operations DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/communications-community-of-practice-may-call-communicating-change-a-discussion-about-current-disruptions-in-library-operations/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Communications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T130000 DTSTAMP:20250416T192610Z CREATED:20250407T163837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T192610Z UID:36644-1746187200-1746190800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Inclusive Collections Webinar Series – From Shelves to Streams: How Format Shifts Impact Diversity in Academic Film Collections DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2025\n\n \n \n - \n\n December 16\, 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)\, together with University of Ottawa\, Library and Archives Canada\, and Carleton University\, are pleased to offer ARL/CNI’s Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop. This is the first Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop to take place in Canada\, and the last of these workshops offered by ARL in 2025. The workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Library and Archives Canada\n \n \n\n395 Wellington Street\n \n \n Ottawa\,\n\n Ontario\n\n K1A 0J1\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (613) 996-5115 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Workshop & Toolkit \n \n \n \n Registration \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to a toolkit featuring practical reusable activities and templates research libraries can use to plan for consequences\, challenges\, and opportunities vis-à-vis AI futures. Participants will learn tips and techniques for bringing AI future-planning back home to their own organizations for iterative reuse. They will collaborate and gain experience for using the toolkit to create actionable\, cross-cutting\, and scenario-specific plans\, projects\, and activities at their research libraries. The ARL/CNI Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit is designed for leaders of research libraries who want to integrate the ARL/CNI AI Scenarios into ongoing planning activities—such as annual operating plans\, strategic reviews\, or cross-institutional conversations. Organized into five flexible modules\, the toolkit offers structured activities to help leadership teams\, staff\, and occasionally external stakeholders: Explore future possibilitiesTest current strategiesIdentify opportunities and vulnerabilitiesBuild readiness for long-term changeThe toolkit was developed to explore scenario-specific strategies and activities that libraries can undertake to prepare for various AI-influenced futures. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RegistrationThe workshop is designed for senior library leaders and those leading strategic development in AI. Spaces are limited to a maximum of one or two attendees per institution. To confirm your place\, please complete the registration form below and submit the CAD $150 commitment fee using the PayPal payment link provided.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AccommodationHilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown361 Queen St\, Ottawa\, ON K1R 0C7Tel: (613) 234-6363 A block of rooms has been reserved for December 15-16\, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown\, at a cost of $229 CAD/night. The special room rate will be available until November 20th\, 2025 or until the group block is sold-out\, whichever comes first. We suggest that you reserve as soon as possible to ensure that you can get a room. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program ScheduleMonday\, December 15: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tuesday\, December 16: 9:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Futurescape Libraries AI Toolkit Workshop Program Schedule (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Start TimeTopicModule\n\n\n\n\n Day One - Monday\, December 15\, 2025\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast and Registration\n\n\n 9:00amIntroductions\n\n\n Scenario Planning and the ARL/CNI scenarios\n\n\n Thinking about the Future1\n\n\n 10:00amDrivers and Signals2.1\n\n\n 10:30amEnvironmental scanning2.2\n\n\n 11:00amThree questions2.3\n\n\n 11:30amSynthesis2.4\n\n\n 12:00pmLunch\n\n\n 12:30pmScenario Immersion3.1\n\n\n 1:30pmTesting Strategic Readiness3.3\n\n\n 2:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 13.4\n\n\n 3:15pmSynthesis before Action3.6\n\n\n 3:30pmScenario Action Planning Part 23.4\n\n\n Day Two - Tuesday\, December 16\n\n\n 8:30amBreakfast\n\n\n 9:00amAI Opportunity Mapping4.2\n\n\n 9:45amImpact vs Difficulty4.3\n\n\n 10:30amPrioritizing Action4.4\n\n\n 11:15amWild Cards4.5\n\n\n 11:45amExtending Foresight5 URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-inclusive-collections-webinar-series-from-shelves-to-streams-how-format-shifts-impact-diversity-in-academic-film-collections/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Equity Diversity Inclusion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR