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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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Happy Holidays from OCUL and Scholars Portal

As the end of the year approaches, we want to thank you for being a part of the OCUL and Scholars Portal community. 

Because of your support, in 2024 we celebrated some exciting developments and milestones:

OCUL Celebrates Five Years of Omni

19 Universities, 25.8 Million Resources, One Shared Library System.

The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is proudly celebrating the five-year anniversary of Omni – the academic search tool powered by expert teams from 19 university library partners. Today, campus communities across the province use Omni for fast, easy access to nearly 26 million resources to succeed in their learning, research and teaching goals. 

Join "AI in the Library" with Trent University

The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is proud to be part of Trent University's AI Hopes and Fears discussion series, with the upcoming webinar, "AI in the Library." 

Job Opportunity: AI and Machine Learning Program Manager

The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) invites applications for the position of AI and Machine Learning Program Manager. This is an 18-24 month term contract.

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