La #SemaineDuLibreAccès (20–26 oct) arrive! Thème: « Qui contrôle nos connaissances? ». Joignez-vous à nous le 23 oct, 13 h–14 h 30, avec @stefhaustein.scholcommlab.ca & Dr Juan Pablo Alperin pour discuter d’équité & de transparence dans la communication scientifique: www.uottawa.ca/bibliotheque...

#OpenAccessWeek (Oct 20–26) is coming! Theme: “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” Join us on Oct 23, 1 – 2:30 p.m., with @stefhaustein.scholcommlab.ca & Dr. Juan Pablo Alperin to discuss equity and transparency in scholarly communication: www.uottawa.ca/library/even... @uottawaarts.bsky.social @uottawa.ca

By leveraging collective buying power to bring vital research resources to Ontario university communities, in the past year, OCUL member libraries saved $10 million on e-resource spending. Read more about the Power of Consortial Licensing in our annual report: oculsp.ca/1dmu5

The September Scholars Portal Newsletter is here! Highlights from this edition include: 🔷New journals, books & Odesi datasets 🔷Updates on Scholaris & the GeoPortal redevelopment 🔷A Spotlight on perpetual access & journal entitlements 🔷Bug fixes & new features Catch up here: oculsp.ca/459pm

ICYMI - we've launched a new book club on AI ethics and librarianship that's open to any academic library worker. Join us later this month at one of 2 online discussion groups as we explore readings on human rights and AI. Get access to readings and discussion sign-up: ocul.on.ca/ai-ethics-re...

Please note that the service disruption to the Scholars GeoPortal and OCUL Usage Rights (OUR) over the weekend has been resolved and regular service has been restored. Apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience!

Service disruption: we are currently experiencing degraded performance on the Scholars GeoPortal and the OCUL Usage Rights database. We are working to restore regular service as quickly as possible.

🚨ATTENTION! Due to planned network maintenance, Scholars Portal services may experience temporary downtime of up to 15 minutes between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3. Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

A new report from OCUL shows how and why Ontario library professionals use AI tools in their day-to-day work — and their perspectives on these evolving technologies. Download the report and dive into our findings ➡️ oculsp.ca/aiml-report

Il vous reste encore du temps pour postuler ! La date limite pour soumettre votre candidature a été repoussée au 21 août.

Our Metadata & Data Services Librarian, Alicia, recently did an interview with the Western Association of Map Libraries about the GeoPortal Redevelopment Project. Read the full interview to learn more about key project tasks, new infrastructure, metadata enhancements, and more: oculsp.ca/gkuag

Did you miss the Collaborative Futures Mini Conference earlier this month? The recording and updated speaker slides are now online! ➡️ oculsp.ca/tqt2m Five "show and share" talks covered topics including deduping bib records as potential overlap analysis and remediation targeting legacy records.

La nouvelle suite documentaire CoreTrustSeal effectuée par @borealisdata.bsky.social et par le groupe d’experts sur la préservation de l’Alliance de recherche numérique du Canada est mise en lumiere dans le E-lert de cette semaine ! Consultez-le ci-dessous !

The newly released CoreTrustSeal Documentation Suite from @borealisdata.bsky.social and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada’s Preservation Expert Group is highlighted in this week's E-lert! Check it out below!

OPPORTUNITÉ D'EMPLOI ! Nous recherchons un étudiant ou récent diplômé d’un programme en bibliothéconomie (MLIS/MI) intéressé par un poste d'opérateur de référence virtuel bilingue avec le service Clavardez avec nos bibliothécaires. En savoir plus sur le poste à oculsp.ca/377v8

JOB OPPORTUNITY! We are seeking library or information studies students (MLIS/MI) and recent graduates interested in working as a Virtual Reference Operator for the Ask a Librarian service. Job details & application information are available at oculsp.ca/dngxn

OPPORTUNITÉ D'EMPLOI ! Nous recherchons un étudiant ou récent diplômé d’un programme en bibliothéconomie (MLIS/MI) intéressé par un poste d'opérateur de référence virtuel bilingue avec le service Clavardez avec nos bibliothécaires. En savoir plus sur le poste à oculsp.ca/377v8

JOB OPPORTUNITY! We are seeking library or information studies students (MLIS/MI) and recent graduates interested in working as a Virtual Reference Operator for the Ask a Librarian service. Job details & application information are available at oculsp.ca/dngxn

There's still time to sign up for the Collaborative Futures Mini Conference! Ont. academic library workers can learn best practices for collaborative library tech and projects. Date & Time: Tuesday, July 8, 9:30 am - noon Eastern Time Format: Online via Zoom Info & registration: oculsp.ca/tqt2m

Day 2 is starting now! Agenda and registration: oculsp.ca/8pkhp

We're thrilled to share that Catherine Davidson, @ontariotechu.bsky.social University Librarian, is the recipient of our Excellence in Leadership Award! Read about Catherine's remarkable leadership and contributions to the academic library community: oculsp.ca/pv6oi 🎉Congratulations Catherine!

The recordings from Scholars Portal Days 2025: Building with Intention are now available on the SP YouTube Channel. Catch up on the lightning talks, our keynote from @biancawylie.com, SP & OCUL updates, the Pet Parade & more! oculsp.ca/5uw6p

The keynote from @biancawylie.com for @scholarsportal.bsky.social is up and it [imho] is very much worth your time. youtu.be/F131ZAyeNKY?...

There's still time to register for the free Accessibility Symposium 2.0, hosted by the OCUL Accessibility Community. Featuring a keynote from @amandaleduc.bsky.social, join this June 17-19 virtual event to explore topics shaping accessibility in academic libraries. Registration: oculsp.ca/bu8k2

Big thanks to @heqco.bsky.social for featuring our exciting AI project with @scholarsportal.bsky.social in their latest blog! Our project aims to enrich metadata for ~50,000 government docs that @uoftlibraries.bsky.social digitized and made available on @internetarchiveca.bsky.social.

With deep gratitude, we're thrilled to share this year's committee and subcommittee appointments! Nearly 30 library workers have joined OCUL groups to contribute their expertise to the development and delivery of innovative, equitable library services. Read the announcement: oculsp.ca/5okih

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Scholars Portal Days last week! 🐝 Event recordings will be shared soon. In the meantime, if you attended the event, please take a moment to fill out our feedback form: forms.scholarsportal.info/form/sp-days...

Aujourd'hui ! Scholars Portal Days en français ! Rejoignez-nous cet après-midi de 12h00 à 12h30 pour des mises à jour sur le DNF, Scholaris, et GeoPortal ! ocul.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #SPDays25

#SPDays2025 started today with a thought-provoking keynote from @biancawylie.com on technology, reciprocity and authority. Stay tuned to the @scholarsportal.bsky.social YouTube channel for the recording! www.youtube.com/@ScholarsPor...

Happy Scholars Portal Days!🥳🐝 Join us this afternoon at 12:30 p.m. EDT for Day 1, featuring lightning talks, updates from OCUL and the AIML Program, and a keynote from @biancawylie.com! Register here: ocul.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #SPDays25

The 2024-2025 Scholars Portal Annual Report is here! In keeping with our theme for Scholars Portal Days 2025: Building with Intention, the report covers the GeoPortal Redevelopment Project, the new Data Explorer, perpetual access for e-resources, and more. Read the report now: oculsp.ca/oqrc9

JOB OPPORTUNITY! PBUQ and Borealis are seeking applications for a Support Lead - a joint opportunity to work with PBUQ and staff from Scholars Portal as a member of the Borealis team. Submit your application by May 30: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...

OPPORTUNITÉ D'EMPLOI ! PBUQ et Borealis recherchent des candidatures pour un poste de Responsable du soutien - une opportunité de travailler avec le PBUQ et Scholars Portal en tant que membre de l'équipe de Borealis. Soumettez votre candidature avant le 30 mai: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...

It's the final countdown to #SPDays25! Join us this Thursday & Friday 12:30-3:30 p.m. EDT to discuss Building with Intention. We have an amazing lineup of 10 lightning talks, updates from Scholars Portal and OCUL, & a keynote from @biancawylie.com. Details at spday.scholarsportal.info/register/

The May SP Newsletter is here! Highlights from this edition include: 🔹Upcoming events & surveys 🔹New journals, books & datasets 🔹Updates on Scholaris, GeoPortal, Books & Journals 🔹A Spotlight on the upcoming SP Days Lightning Talks! 🔹Bug fixes & new features Catch up here: oculsp.ca/r8gtt

La première année de Scholaris a été excellente ! Nous sommes reconnaissants à tous ceux qui nous ont rejoints dans cette entreprise. Célébrez avec nous et @carl-abrc.bsky.social et découvrez quelques-unes des étapes importantes de cette première année de Scholaris : oculsp.ca/scholaris1an

🎂 Scholaris a 1 an! Quelle année bien remplie—migrations, groupes d’experts, renforcement de la communauté. Merci à tou·te·s pour votre rôle dans ce service national de dépôt partagé! 🔗 scholaris.ca/fr/news/2024... @scholarsportal.bsky.social @ocul-libraries.bsky.social @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

🎂 Scholaris turns ONE! It’s been a jam-packed year of migrations, expert group magic, and community-building. Thanks to all who helped shape this national shared repository service! 🔗 scholaris.ca/news/2024-05... @scholarsportal.bsky.social @ocul-libraries.bsky.social @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

It’s been an exciting first year for Scholaris! As we reflect on the Early Adopter Program & the Network of Experts, we’re grateful to all who have joined us. Celebrate with us & @carl-abrc.bsky.social by checking out some of the milestones from the first year of Scholaris: oculsp.ca/scholaris1year

#ElertCyberavis présente cette semaine des nouvelles et publications récentes concernant les bibliothèques de recherche canadiennes issues de @u15ca.bsky.social @scossfunding.bsky.social @educause.bsky.social @scholarsportal.bsky.social @capal-acbes.bsky.social et plus ! mailchi.mp/c09c95d9c1b3...

This week's #ElertCyberavis features recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries from @u15ca.bsky.social @scossfunding.bsky.social @educause.bsky.social @scholarsportal.bsky.social @capal-acbes.bsky.social @choicereviews.bsky.social and more! mailchi.mp/c09c95d9c1b3...

It's almost time for the highlight of every year: the SP Days pet parade & spring slideshow! We want to know what spring looks like for you & how it makes you feel connected to your home & community. We also want to see your adorable pets! Submission information available here: oculsp.ca/feu9t

Calling all academic library workers! Share your perspectives on AI use in your library and help us better understand AI and machine learning in academia. Survey link: oculsp.ca/aimlsurvey Your feedback will inform training and resources in OCUL’s AI and Machine Learning Program.

Join us on Mon May 12 @ 3:00 pm EDT for an update on KBART Phase III ! Standing committee members Robert Heaton ( @EBSCO.bsky.social ) Noah Levin ( @springernature.com ) & Jacqueline Whyte Appleby ( @scholarsportal.bsky.social ) will share the latest. Free and open to all: niso.org/events/2025/...

Scholars Portal Days en français ! La majeure partie de notre programme est en anglais, mais une partie se déroulera en français. Rejoignez-nous le vendredi 30 mai de 12h00 à 12h30 pour des mises à jour sur les services and projets de Scholars Portal ! S’inscrire dès maintenant : oculsp.ca/ookw5

1 month until #SPDays25 & we can’t wait to welcome @biancawylie.com as our Keynote Speaker! Bianca Wylie is a writer with a dual background in technology & public engagement. She is a partner at Digital Public, where she leads work on public interest technology advocacy. Register: oculsp.ca/ookw5

#ElertCyberavis présente cette semaine des nouvelles et publications récentes concernant les bibliothèques de recherche canadiennes issues de @uofguelph.bsky.social @umanitoba.bsky.social @barcelonadori.bsky.social @scholarsportal.bsky.social @usask.bsky.social et plus ! mailchi.mp/0a1d83ba2a63...

This week's #ElertCyberavis features recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries from @uofguelph.bsky.social @umanitoba.bsky.social @barcelonadori.bsky.social @scholarsportal.bsky.social @usask.bsky.social @internetarchiveca.bsky.social and more! mailchi.mp/0a1d83ba2a63...