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A new report shows how Ontario library professionals are using AI tools in their day-to-day work and their perspectives on these burgeoning technologies.

This past May, the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) surveyed its membership to better understand how AI tools are being used and where there are opportunities to develop AI-related professional development programming. 

As part of the capacity-building element of the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) AI and Machine Learning Program, a new blog series is coming to LibTech Insights, the Choice content channel that examines the day-to-day impact of library and education tech on academic librarians.

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

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.

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.

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. 

The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is excited to announce this year’s governance group appointments, each of whom will play an integral role in advancing the consortium’s strategic priorities and key initiatives.

Collaborative Futures, a key initiative of the Ontario Council of University Libraries, is pleased to announce the event agenda for its half-day Mini Conference taking place Tuesday, July 8, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

As artificial intelligence and machine learning (AIML) become increasingly integrated into higher education, academic libraries play a growing role in these technologies’ adoption in research and learning. 

The information and technology landscape continues to rapidly expand, with increasing pressure to match its pace. As new tools and access models are developed by vendors, how does Scholars Portal stand apart? What are the core values and priorities that form the foundations of our work, and how do we design services and infrastructure built on these foundations to support libraries for the long term?