OCUL Standing Committees work together to maximize collective expertise and resources.
Standing committees have significant influence over the direction of OCUL services, initiatives and strategic priorities. They make recommendations and report to the Council, with each committee addressing a consortium need or strategy.
Standing committees have the authority to create subcommittees or working groups to support their work.
Executive Committee
The OCUL Executive Committee is an extension of the Council, overseeing the consortium’s operational and fiscal management. Read more about the Executive Committee.
Financial Management Advisory Committee (OCUL-FMAC)
OCUL-FMAC advises the Treasurer on financial practices, policies and procedures, and the development of documentation for OCUL budgetary and financial practices. Read more about OCUL-FMAC.
Scholars Portal Operations and Development Committee (OCUL-SPOD)
OCUL-SPOD works with the Scholars Portal Director and the University of Toronto Libraries (as Scholars Portal's service provider) to establish priorities, make recommendations, and identify opportunities related to Scholars Portal initiatives, activities, and services. Read more about OCUL-SPOD.
Information Resources Committee (OCUL-IR)
OCUL-IR advances OCUL’s strategic plan by acting as a catalyst for information resources initiatives which generate ideas and implement both one-time projects and ongoing strategies. Read more about OCUL-IR.
Collaborative Futures Steering Committee (OCUL-CFSC)
OCUL-CFSC provides operational oversight and management of Collaborative Futures and ensures coordination of its subcommittees and working groups. OCUL-CFSC has decision-making responsibility for Library Services Platform procurement and implementation recommendations, proposed memoranda of agreement, and any policies or other matters that have binding obligations (financial, legal or operational) for participating institutions. Read more about OCUL-CFSC.
Truth and Reconciliation Committee (OCUL-TR)
OCUL-TR, in consultation with key stakeholders, serves to identify potential strategies and initiatives that will support collective and individual OCUL member responses to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and Universities Canada’s 13 Principles on Indigenous Education. Read more about OCUL-TR.