Announcing the speakers and presentations for the 2026 Collaborative Futures Mini Conference! Join OCUL online Tuesday, July 7 for a half-day of learning from library colleagues about how they are making data discoverable, managing e-resources, implementing shared technology systems and more.
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In this latest progress update, OCUL advances its exploration of AI and machine learning for responsible, ethical use in academic libraries. Early pilot projects found improved transcription and metadata results while emphasizing the need for human quality assurance and strong technical infrastructure. Three capacity-building streams continue to foster OCUL member engagement and learning.
Two Collaborative Futures working groups are seeking nominations from OCUL member libraries to engage in reparative metadata remediation and maintain shared bibliographic records. Nomination period closes May 29, 2026.
The latest post in our AI Tools for Academic Libraries blog series highlights the functionality of various AI video development features, evaluating whether they meaningfully support faster, more sustainable video creation in an academic library context.