March 18, 2024 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) are seeking early adopters for a collaborative initiative aimed at developing a national repository service infrastructure called ‘Scholaris’. Spearheaded by the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) through Scholars Portal, this project aims to establish a robust, scalable infrastructure for shared institutional repositories across Canada.
Utilizing the open-source repository software DSpace, Scholaris promises reliable technical hosting, security measures, and comprehensive support services to member institutions of CARL and OCUL, as well as eligible non-member research organizations.
The project is currently seeking early adopters to participate in testing, refining and shaping the development of this national service. Early adopters will play a crucial role in providing feedback, contributing to workflow development and identifying policy needs.
Institutions of all sizes and in different stages of repository development are encouraged to apply, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives and use cases are represented. Interested parties are invited to express their interest by completing this form by March 29, 2024.
Complete project details, including program structure, selection criteria, expected outcomes, and participation requirements, can be found here: Scholaris – Call for Early Adopters
For inquiries or further information, please contact the Scholaris team at .
