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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20250226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T133000 DTSTAMP:20250509T183956Z CREATED:20250408T202528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T183956Z UID:36675-1740571200-1740576600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Library Publishing Community Engagement Team Community Call – Publishing Standards DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-library-publishing-community-engagement-team-community-call-publishing-standards/ 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:20250213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T130000 DTSTAMP:20250422T185430Z CREATED:20250408T202005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T185430Z UID:36672-1739448000-1739451600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Canadian Repositories Community of Practice February Call - Repository Horror Stories\, Episode I: My Repository Broke My Heart DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-canadian-repositories-community-of-practice-february-call-repository-horror-stories-episode-i-my-repository-broke-my-heart/ 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:20250204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T140000 DTSTAMP:20250408T201817Z CREATED:20250408T201817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T201817Z UID:36671-1738674000-1738677600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Bibliometrics and Research Impact Community of Practice February Call: A Dataset and Bibliometric Approach to Estimating Annual Article Processing Charges for Six Scholarly Publishers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-bibliometrics-and-research-impact-community-of-practice-february-call-a-dataset-and-bibliometric-approach-to-estimating-annual-article-processing-charges-for-six-scholarly-publishers/ 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:20250123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T140000 DTSTAMP:20250423T201821Z CREATED:20250408T202244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T201821Z UID:36673-1737637200-1737640800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Communications Community of Practice January Call - Artificial Intelligence in Action: Ethical and Effective Library Marketing DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-communications-community-of-practice-january-call-artificial-intelligence-in-action-ethical-and-effective-library-marketing/ 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:20241217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241217T133000 DTSTAMP:20250509T183941Z CREATED:20250408T201536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T183941Z UID:36670-1734436800-1734442200@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Library Publishing Community Engagement Team Community Call – Flipping to Diamond OA DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-library-publishing-community-engagement-team-community-call-flipping-to-diamond-oa/ 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:20241210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T130000 DTSTAMP:20250416T194204Z CREATED:20250408T194145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T194204Z UID:36665-1733832000-1733835600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:‘There is No (A)I in Team’: Creating and Sharing Teaching & Learning Resources for AI Skills Development DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/there-is-no-ai-in-team-creating-and-sharing-teaching-learning-resources-for-ai-skills-development/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence 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:20241205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T143000 DTSTAMP:20250408T195657Z CREATED:20250408T195657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T195657Z UID:36667-1733403600-1733409000@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Bibliometrics and Research Impact Community of Practice December Call – Lightning Talks\, Part 2 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-bibliometrics-and-research-impact-community-of-practice-december-call-lightning-talks-part-2/ 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:20241128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T140000 DTSTAMP:20250423T202216Z CREATED:20250408T201345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T202216Z UID:36669-1732798800-1732802400@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Communications Officers' Community of Practice November Call - Communi-tea Time! Celebrating Fall Term Successes and Failures DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-communications-officers-community-of-practice-november-call-communi-tea-time-celebrating-fall-term-successes-and-failures/ 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:20241126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241126T143000 DTSTAMP:20250408T200912Z CREATED:20250408T200912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T200912Z UID:36668-1732626000-1732631400@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Canadian Repositories Community of Practice November Call - Going to the Source: Contributing to a Healthy Open Infrastructure via Free and Open Source Software Projects DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-canadian-repositories-community-of-practice-november-call-going-to-the-source-contributing-to-a-healthy-open-infrastructure-via-free-and-open-source-software-projects/ 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:20241121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260318T140234Z CREATED:20240731T205557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T140234Z UID:35858-1732179600-1732294800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:@Risk North 3: Safeguarding the Canadian Digital Record DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/risk-north-3-safeguarding-the-canadian-digital-record/ LOCATION:Library and Archives Canada\, 395 Wellington Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1A 0J1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Digital Preservation,RiskNorth 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:20241118T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T235959 DTSTAMP:20251024T160418Z CREATED:20241003T170253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T160418Z UID:36213-1731888000-1732147199@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:2024 Fall Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/2024-fall-member-meeting/ LOCATION:Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre\, 101 Lyon St. North\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5T9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20240424_121104-1024x576-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T140000 DTSTAMP:20250423T202236Z CREATED:20250408T185232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T202236Z UID:36654-1730293200-1730296800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Communications Officers Community of Practice October Call: Social Media in the Post-Secondary Landscape DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-communications-officers-community-of-practice-october-call-social-media-in-the-post-secondary-landscape/ 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:20241024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T140000 DTSTAMP:20250506T162523Z CREATED:20250408T193040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T162523Z UID:36660-1729774800-1729778400@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Inclusive Collections Webinar Series: Diversity Statements in Collection Policies DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-inclusive-collections-webinar-series-diversity-statements-in-collection-policies/ 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:20241023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T143000 DTSTAMP:20250408T194745Z CREATED:20250408T192454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T194745Z UID:36658-1729688400-1729693800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Bibliometrics and Research Impact Community of Practice October Call – Enhancing Citation Integrity through Bibliometrics DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-bibliometrics-and-research-impact-community-of-practice-october-call-enhancing-citation-integrity-through-bibliometrics/ 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:20241021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241021T140000 DTSTAMP:20250423T202728Z CREATED:20250408T193831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T202728Z UID:36664-1729515600-1729519200@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Strengthening Institutional Repositories through the Scholaris Network of Experts – OA Week 2024 Webinar from CARL and Scholars Portal DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/strengthening-institutional-repositories-through-the-scholaris-network-of-experts-oa-week-2024-webinar-from-carl-and-scholars-portal/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Scholaris 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:20240926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T140000 DTSTAMP:20250423T200019Z CREATED:20250404T203556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T200019Z UID:36638-1727355600-1727359200@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Bibliometrics and Research Impact Community of Practice September Call – Metrics and Impacts for Library Publishing Programs DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-bibliometrics-and-research-impact-community-of-practice-september-call-metrics-and-impacts-for-library-publishing-programs/ 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:20240925T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T160000 DTSTAMP:20250407T170844Z CREATED:20250404T205621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T170844Z UID:36641-1727274600-1727280000@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:September 2024 Copyright Community of Practice call DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/september-2024-copyright-community-of-practice-call/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Copyright 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:20240924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T130000 DTSTAMP:20250407T171008Z CREATED:20250404T204631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T171008Z UID:36640-1727179200-1727182800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Canadian Repositories Community of Practice September Call – Ask-me-Anything with Mike Nason! DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-canadian-repositories-community-of-practice-september-call-ask-me-anything-with-mike-nason/ 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:20240912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T133000 DTSTAMP:20250408T195143Z CREATED:20250404T202354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T195143Z UID:36637-1726142400-1726147800@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Library Publishing Community Engagement Team Community Call – Journal Statistics and Reporting DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-library-publishing-community-engagement-team-community-call-journal-statistics-and-reporting/ 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:20240911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T130000 DTSTAMP:20250423T202449Z CREATED:20250404T185027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T202449Z UID:36631-1726056000-1726059600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Register for the Upcoming Scholaris Information Session DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/register-for-the-upcoming-scholaris-information-session/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Scholaris 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:20240814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T130000 DTSTAMP:20250425T064431Z CREATED:20250425T064431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T064431Z UID:36819-1723636800-1723640400@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Canadian Repositories Community of Practice Summer Article Club DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-canadian-repositories-community-of-practice-summer-article-club-3/ 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:20240710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240710T130000 DTSTAMP:20250425T064328Z CREATED:20250425T064328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T064328Z UID:36818-1720612800-1720616400@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Canadian Repositories Community of Practice Summer Article Club DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-canadian-repositories-community-of-practice-summer-article-club-2/ 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:20240613T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T160000 DTSTAMP:20250501T060357Z CREATED:20250501T060357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T060357Z UID:36907-1718290800-1718294400@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Webinar Series: Toward Inclusive Collections – Indigenous Voices and Library Collections DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-webinar-series-toward-inclusive-collections-indigenous-voices-and-library-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:20240613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T140000 DTSTAMP:20250425T070351Z CREATED:20250425T070351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T070351Z UID:36825-1718283600-1718287200@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Bibliometrics and Research Impact Canadian Community of Practice June Call – Lightning Talks DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-bibliometrics-and-research-impact-canadian-community-of-practice-june-call-lightning-talks/ 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:20240612T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T130000 DTSTAMP:20250425T064212Z CREATED:20250425T064212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T064212Z UID:36817-1718193600-1718197200@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Canadian Repositories Community of Practice Summer Article Club DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-canadian-repositories-community-of-practice-summer-article-club/ 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:20240610T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240616T235959 DTSTAMP:20251015T175138Z CREATED:20250425T080304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T175138Z UID:36855-1717977600-1718582399@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:2024 Academic Libraries’ Leadership Institute DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/2024-academic-libraries-leadership-institute/ LOCATION:Memorial University of Newfoundland\, 230 Elizabeth Avenue\, St. John's\, Newfoundland\, A1C 5S7 CATEGORIES:ALLI,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:20240603T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240606T235959 DTSTAMP:20251015T145846Z CREATED:20250425T073946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T145846Z UID:36843-1717372800-1717718399@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:2024 Librarians’ Research Institute DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/2024-librarians-research-institute/ LOCATION:Université Laval\, 2325 Rue de l'Université\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 0A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:LRI,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:20240522T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240522T160000 DTSTAMP:20250509T182827Z CREATED:20250415T162952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T182827Z UID:36690-1716390000-1716393600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:Join us for the May Open Education Cross-Canada Coffee Chat (#OECCCC) DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/join-us-for-the-may-open-education-cross-canada-coffee-chat-oecccc/ 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:20240501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240501T123000 DTSTAMP:20250425T064651Z CREATED:20250425T064651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T064651Z UID:36820-1714561200-1714566600@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:CARL Canadian Repositories Community of Practice May Call – A Practical Guide to Open Infrastructure for Institutional Repository Managers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-canadian-repositories-community-of-practice-may-call-a-practical-guide-to-open-infrastructure-for-institutional-repository-managers/ 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:20240422T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240425T235959 DTSTAMP:20251024T163015Z CREATED:20250915T202426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T163015Z UID:37691-1713744000-1714089599@www.carl-abrc.ca SUMMARY:2024 Spring Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2024\n\n \n \n - \n\n April 25\, 2024\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is pleased to invite member directors to the 2024 Spring Member Meeting. This annual gathering serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas\, strategic planning\, and collaborative discussions that shape the future of research libraries across Canada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Spring Member Meeting Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Montreal\, Quebec\n \n \n\n\n Montreal\,\n\n Quebec\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation \n \n \n \n Program Schedule \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers \n \n \n \n Previous Meetings \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel DetailsHôtel Monville1041 Rue de Bleury\,Montréal\, QC\, H2Z1M7Tel. 514-379-2006www.hotelmonville.com Group Code: CARLABRC24 Reservations can be made either by:– Clicking on the booking link– Reaching the reservation department by phone at +1 (514) 379.2005 or by email to reservations@hotelmonville.com– By inserting on hotel’s website www.hotelmonville.com the group code Customers must identify themselves as part of the group to benefit from the preferential rate and provide a valid credit card. A block of rooms has been reserved for April 21-25\, 2024 at the cost of $219 +taxes /night for Standard Room and $269 +taxes /night for the Suite Monville. This special room rates will be available until Friday\, March 22\, 2024. Reservations received after the reservations due date will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only. We encourage all attendees to stay at the meeting venue to ensure CARL fulfills the contractual obligations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking Link\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, April 22nd9:00 AM – 5:00 PMBoard Meeting – Brett Waytuck\, President (Katherine)(Anderson) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMOptional: Visit to McGill McLennan Library – Valleyfield – Guylaine Beaudry\, Host 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPresident’s Opening Reception(Anderson Foyer) Tuesday\, April 23rd7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 10:15 AMPolicy and Advocacy Committee Meeting – Susan Parker\, Chair(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 11:45 AMAdvancing Research Committee Meeting – Michael Vandenburg\, Chair(Anderson) 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 12:45 PM – 2:00 PMImpact Committee Meeting – Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Chair(Anderson) 2:00 PM – 2:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 2:15 PM – 3:30 PMStrengthening Capacity Committee Meeting – Mark Asberg\, Chair(Anderson) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 3:45 PM – 5:00 PMAdvancing Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting – Amber Lannon\, Chair(Anderson) 5:15 PMBus departure 6:00 PMUniversité de Montréal library visit and reception – Stéphanie Gagnon\, Host 7:40 PMBus return Wednesday\, April 247:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 9:00 AM – 9:15 AMOpening Remarks – Brett Waytuck\, President(Anderson) 9:15 AM – 10:15 AMThe Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education – Brett Waytuck\, President (Susan)Keith Webster (via Zoom) Helen and Henry Posner\, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries(Anderson) 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPart 1: The OCUL Summit and Beyond: Engagement on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries – Catherine Steeves\, Chair\, OCUL (Susan\, Elizabeth)Part 2: Exploring Practical Library Applications of AI – themed table discussions and reporting out(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PMAdvancing Digital Literacy Inhouse and On CampusAmber Lannon & Lesley Balcom (Elizabeth)(Anderson)  2:00 PM – 3:15 PMPanel on Research Assessment & DORA; discussion – Mary-Jo Romaniuk (Elizabeth)Panelists:Haley Hazlett\, Program Manager\, DORA (pre-recorded)Yves Gingras\, Professor of History\, UQAMTony Michel\, Senior Policy Advisor\, SSHRC(Anderson)  3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNational PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help? – Michael Vandenburg (Susan)Susan Haigh (Chair\, CPIDAC) and John Aspler (Manager\, CRKN/ORCID-CA/DataCite Canada Consortium)Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University(Anderson) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMCARL Awards Ceremony\, Reception and Dinner(Vieux Port Steakhouse) Thursday\, April 257:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast(Anderson Foyer) 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM“Dealing with…” – in plenary – Brett Waytuck\, Mary-Jo Romaniuk\, Amy Buckland Budget pressures (e.g. Acquisitions\, Capital\, faculty and staff relations\, etc.)Recruitment: aligning skills with needsOpen Science and data requirements(Anderson) 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  Break(Anderson Foyer) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDirectors’ Showcase on Institutional Indigenous Initiatives – Mark Asberg & Lisa O’Hara (Julie)(Anderson) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDonor Relations\, Fundraising\, and Advancement – Susan Cleyle (Julie)(Anderson) 12:00 PM – 12:15 PMBreak(Anderson Foyer) 12:15 PM – 1:15 PMSpring General Meeting – Brett Waytuck (Kasia)(Anderson) 1:15 PM – 2:15 PMLunch(Anderson Foyer) 1:15 PM – 2:30 PMBoard meeting (working lunch) – Brett Waytuck (Katherine)(Anderson) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker BiographiesKeynote: The Future is Now: The AI Transformation of  Higher Education  Keith Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 and was additionally appointed as Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives in July 2015 and Posner Dean’s Chair in 2021. He also has a courtesy academic appointment at the University’s H. John Heinz III College. Previously\, Keith was Vice President and Director of Academic Relations and Strategy for the global publishing company John Wiley and Sons. He was formerly Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at the University of Queensland in Australia\, leading one of the largest universities and hospital library services in the southern hemisphere. Earlier positions include University Librarian at Victoria University in New Zealand\, Head of Information Policy at HM Treasury\, London\, and Director of Information Services at the School of Oriental & African Studies\, University of London. Keith has held professorships in information science at Victoria University of Wellington and City University\, London. He is a Chartered Fellow and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK)\, and has served on government advisory boards\, journal editorial boards\, and as an officer in professional and learned societies around the world. He was Chair of the National Information Standards Organization in 2018/19. Keith’s professional interests include research evaluation\, learning space design\, and trends in scholarly communication. He is a regular speaker on topics such as the future of research libraries and the impact of open science on publishing and libraries. Panel on DORA and Research Assessment Dr. Haley Hazlett is the Program Manager of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)\, a global non-profit initiative to advance practical and robust approaches for responsible assessment in hiring\, tenure\, promotion\, and funding decisions. After receiving her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology\, Dr. Hazlett moved into the science policy\, advocacy\, and diplomacy field\, becoming DORA’s Program Manager in 2021. In her time working for DORA\, she has served as Acting Program Director; managed global community outreach and advocacy efforts; supported the creation of policy and advocacy resources; researched and reported extensively on responsible assessment practices; and she has represented DORA on advisory boards and steering committees for organizations including ASAPbio\, the Research on Research Institute\, and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Yves Gingras\, professor of history at UQAM\, is an internationally recognized researcher in the history and sociology of science\, drawing on both in-depth historical surveys and the analysis of scientometric data. He has worked on the history of scientific disciplines (notably physics and molecular biology)\, the internationalization of science\, the spatial distribution of research activities on a global scale\, and the construction and (mis)use of bibliometric indicators in research evaluation. Tony Michel is the Senior Policy Advisor to the Vice-President of Research\, at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He has worked in strategic policy in the federal public service for over 17 years\, including at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage\, with a special focus on inclusive public policy. He has a PhD in the History of Post-Confederation Canada. National PID Strategy – Where are we\, what is next\, and how can libraries further help?  John Aspler\, Manager of the Canadian Persistent Identifier Community at CRKN-RCDR\,  graduated from McGill with a PhD in Neuroscience\, where his passion for public science literacy led him to work on projects on media discourse about neurodevelopmental diagnoses. In his role at CRKN\, John combines his love of scholarship with a love of libraries by dedicating himself to community service and knowledge access. Marc-Etienne Rousseau\, Director\, Research Software at McGill University\, joined the McGill VPRI Office in 2020 after more than 15 years of experience helping researchers build tools to manage\, share and process their data. Marc leads the Digital Research Services (DRS) team\, a unique collaboration between VPRI\, Library and IT\, which assists McGill researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. Prior to rejoining McGill\, he worked with Compute Canada and the Montreal Neuro where he led the conception of cyberinfrastructure platforms for international research collaborations. Marc has a dual background in Life Science and Computer Science\, allowing him to bridge the knowledge gaps between researchers from various disciplines and experts working in the Information Technologies landscape. Marc has served on several national cyberinfrastructure committees with Compute Canada\, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada and CANARIE where he shared his enthusiasm and vision for accessible research-enabling technologies. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6281-1691 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Spring Member MeetingMay 25 - May 28 at Alt Hotel St. John’s2025 Fall Member MeetingNovember 17\, 2025 - November 20\, 2025 at Fairmont Le Château Montebello2025 Spring Member MeetingMay 26\, 2025 – 09:00 - May 29\, 2025 – 16:00 EDT at Inn at the Forks\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba2024 Fall Member MeetingNovember 18\, 2024 - November 20\, 2024 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre2024 Spring Member MeetingApril 22\, 2024 - April 25\, 2024 at Montreal\, Quebec \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See All Member Meetings URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/2024-spring-member-meeting/ LOCATION:Montreal\, Quebec\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada CATEGORIES:Member Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NewsFeaturedImage-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR