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AI and Machine Learning

The OCUL AI and Machine Learning Program grows collective technology expertise through hands-on, collaborative experience.

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OCUL provides Ontario university libraries with shared services and technology infrastructure to support academic teaching, research and learning.

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Licensing

OCUL negotiates and manages over 200 e-resource licenses to offer members the lowest possible cost, extending their budgets and saving library staff resources.

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Scholars Portal

Scholars Portal services provide access to an extensive and varied collection of e-journals, e-books, social science datasets, geo reference data and geospatial data.

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Collaborative Futures

Collaborative Futures is OCUL’s vision for an Ontario-wide print and electronic library collection accessed and managed through shared service and technology systems.

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Omni – the academic search tool

Through Omni, students, faculty and researchers can access over 25 million print resources and pick up requested items from any of the 19 partner universities in Ontario.

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Latest News

Call for Proposals: 2026 OCUL New Initiatives Fund

The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is accepting proposals for the 2026 New Initiatives Fund (NIF). 

Nominate Your Peers for the OCUL Outstanding Contribution Award

Nominations are open for the 2025 Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Outstanding Contribution Award! 

This award recognizes member library workers’ exemplary achievements in advancing the OCUL mission and/or strategic priorities, celebrating the dedication and ingenuity of OCUL colleagues who embody the values of networking, collaboration and community.

Charting the Future: OCUL’s Strategic Plan to Enhance Innovative, Collaborative Library Services

The directors of the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) have approved the consortium's new strategic plan for 2025-2029. 

Guided by core principles meant to advance academic research, teaching and learning, nurture social change and reconciliation with Indigenous communities, support robust infrastructure, and demonstrate value, the plan reflects OCUL's enduring commitment to innovative and equitable university library services.

Catherine Davidson Honoured with OCUL Excellence in Leadership Award

The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is proud to share that Catherine Davidson has been presented with the Excellence in Leadership Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions as part of the consortium’s Executive Committee. 

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