Two New Resources from the Scholaris Expert Groups
January 22, 2026 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to share that two new resources from our Scholaris Expert Groups are now available: the S-DPEG Digital Preservation Explainers and the S-ETEG Addressing alternate format theses recommendations. The S-DPEG Digital Preservation Explainers are now available in English and French. The S-ETEG Addressing alternate format theses report is now available in English, and a French translation is forthcoming.
These documents reflect careful, practical work intended to support institutions as they strengthen local practice and develop shared approaches across the network. Whether you are building capacity in digital preservation, clarifying workflows, or working through requirements and expectations for non-traditional thesis formats, we hope these resources will be helpful for day-to-day work and longer-term planning.
About the Scholaris Electronic Theses and Dissertations Expert Group (S-ETEG)
To ensure a smooth and successful transition, the S-ETEG develops strategies for consistent data across repositories, guides institutions towards national and international standards, and offers expertise in migrating ETDs seamlessly. Additionally, they propose optimizations for Scholaris and guide institutions in adapting their workflows.
About the Scholaris Digital Preservation Expert Group (S-DPEG)
S-DPEG provides guidance, recommendations, and advice on digital preservation planning requirements and pathways for the Scholaris service development team. S-DPEG is instrumental in charting a path to shared, common, and otherwise operationalized digital preservation practices that support the long-term accessibility and integrity of digital materials managed within the Scholaris service.
We thank the experts in S-DPEG and S-ETEG for their dedication, professionalism, and generous investment of time. You can consult all Scholaris Expert Group reports via the University of Toronto T-Space Repository.
