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Task Force Releases Interim Report on Machine Learning and AI in Academic Libraries

Published on 2024-03-04
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Task Force on Machine Learning and AI has released its interim report for feedback from the academic community.

The interim report describes use cases for machine learning in university libraries and recommends projects that incorporate machine learning technologies. It also considers key issues such as ethical concerns, technical capacity, available expertise, and infrastructure needs.

Call for Expressions of Interest: Two Expert Groups for Shared Repositories Infrastructure

Published on 2024-02-23

The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) and University of Toronto Libraries, are collaboratively developing a National Institutional Repository Service (‘Scholaris’) to be hosted by Scholars Portal. Starting with an early adopters program of a limited number of institutions, the goal is to build Scholaris into a robust and scalable multi-institutional national repository service – one that is strengthened by a responsive, collaborative community of experts and repository practitioners.

Happy Holidays! OCUL and Scholars Portal Office Closures

Published on 2023-12-14

Happy holidays from your colleagues at OCUL and Scholars Portal!

OCUL will be closed for the holidays starting Thursday, December 21, 2023 and will return on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Scholars Portal will be closed from Thursday, December 21, 2023 and will return on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

We wish you all a happy and safe holiday season and the very best for 2024!

Ontario Council of University Libraries Appoints Task Force on Machine Learning and AI

Published on 2023-12-12
An Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) task force has started work to explore how the consortium can pilot artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology to advance the objectives and values of academic librarianship.

A result of the task force’s work will be a report to OCUL Directors in spring 2024 that will provide an informed, strategic perspective on machine learning applications and their relevance as OCUL initiatives.

CARL, OCUL, and University of Toronto Libraries Sign MOU Outlining Collaborative Intent to Develop a National Institutional Repository Service

Published on 2023-11-22

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL), and University of Toronto Libraries are pleased to announce their signing of an MOU outlining our collaborative intent to develop a National Institutional Repository Service to be hosted by Scholars Portal.  

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