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:
News & Events
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.
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."
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.
The International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum Organizing Committee has announced its Call for Proposals for the upcoming forum in Toronto (June 17-20, 2025).
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) invites applications for 2025 Visiting Researchers.
The Visiting Researcher Program offers in-kind support for library workforce members from an OCUL member institution as they pursue a research project while on sabbatical from their home institution.
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is pleased to call for member nominations for three Collaborative Futures groups.
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is pleased to announce the New Initiatives Fund (NIF) call for proposals for 2025. This fund provides financial support for innovative projects that align with OCUL’s strategic priorities and enhance the teaching, learning, and research environment for the province’s university libraries.
We are thrilled to announce that nominations are open for the 2024 OCUL Award!
The OCUL Outstanding Contribution Award recognizes exemplary achievements in advancing the OCUL Way or the consortium's strategic priorities. This annual award celebrates the dedication and ingenuity of OCUL colleagues who embody the values of networking, collaboration and community.
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Task Force on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence has released its final report and strategy, following up on its interim report published in March 2024.