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CRKN - RCDR @crkn-rcdr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📖 Do you have a fascinating collection in your library that would benefit from digitization, or that would be a great fit for Canadiana? Apply to CRKN’s Member Digitization Projects initiative this fall! Applications are open until November 27. Learn more at our website: bit.ly/4x94zdR

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Looking forward to this talk from @scholarsportal.bsky.social's own Julia Gilmore! The collaboration behind the Scholaris national repository service and uptake of persistent identifiers makes for a great example of how PID adoption supports making research easier to find, cite and share.

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Western Libraries @westernulibs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On Sept 30, join #MLIS student Lexi Alarie & #metadata librarian Erin Bourgard to discuss how Indigenous-centered library systems better represent Indigenous knowledge. 📍 FIMS Rm 3020 / Zoom: www.uwo.ca/events/2026/... #NDTR #DecolonizingLibraries #WesternU @westernufims.bsky.social

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our draft Accessibility Remediation Metadata (ARM) standard is now available for public comment! The deadline for feedback is November 9. Thank you to our ARM Working Group members for their efforts to help make educational resources more accessible to all: www.niso.org/press-releas...

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CARL / ABRC @carl-abrc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This week's #ElertCyberavis features recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries from @mcgill.ca @scholarsportal.bsky.social @jcasonline.bsky.social @bcla.bsky.social @ocul-libraries.bsky.social @crkn-rcdr.bsky.social @sparcopen.bsky.social & more mailchi.mp/e06e79e98e05...

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Scholars Portal @scholarsportal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The September Scholars Portal Newsletter is here! Highlights from this edition include: 🔷Updates on GeoPortal, Scholaris, Ask, and Borealis 🔷New journals, books & Odesi datasets 🔷A Spotlight on Ask the Library 🔷Bug fixes & new features Catch up here: oculsp.ca/2jl0c

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IFLA @ifla.org · 23/09/2026

Only one week to go to send your feedback about IFLA's current volunteers model ⏰ Whether you are (or have been, or will be!) a volunteer, a partner, or a member, we want to hear from you! Click on the link below, fill in the survey, and let your voice be heard. tr.ee/1LdtBD

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sign up for our next AI Exchange where @carleton.ca librarian Martha Attridge Bufton will share how she designs student assignments that incorporate AI as a tool for critical evaluation — not a replacement for research and writing. Event details and registration: ocul.on.ca/ai-exchange-...

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CRKN - RCDR @crkn-rcdr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A connected PID ecosystem needs everyone’s participation. The Canadian PID Strategy outlines actions for researchers, publishers, funders, institutions, and infrastructure providers to support PID adoption, reduce administrative burden, and improve research connections. 🔗 bit.ly/4hqLjo1 #PIDs

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Don't forget to join our upcoming online community discussions on Trust and AI, as part of our bimonthly reading club! - Thurs. Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-noon - Tues. Sept. 29, 1-2 p.m. Sign up for a discussion and get links to the month's reading: ocul.on.ca/september-20...

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You'll find articles on teaching source evaluation, ranking university libraries, fat studies literature, and more in the September issue of College & Research Libraries. It's available now on the journal website - bit.ly/4xL2XYl

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Western University @westernu.ca · 15/09/2026

Did you know the world map you've likely used your whole life grossly exaggerates the sizes of some countries? 🗺️ #WesternU GIS research scientist Liz Sutherland explains why the Mercator map projection distorts land size – and what the UN is doing about it: news.westernu.ca/2026/09/merc...

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our 2025-26 annual report celebrates the collaboration at the core of all things OCUL. The report highlights new member-led digitization standards for accessible content, how we're helping build AI readiness across academic libraries, and more. Read the report: ocul.on.ca/2025-2026-an...

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SPARC @sparcopen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're still accepting applications for a part-time VPO for #OpenEducation. Continue working on your campus, while learning more about #OpenEd policy with the SPARC team. The one-year position begins Oct. 1. Deadline to apply is Sept. 18. sparcopen.org/position-ope...

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CARL / ABRC @carl-abrc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#LibraryJobs @westernulibs.bsky.social seeks applications for the position of Head, Archives and Special Collections. Details: meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17803...

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CARL / ABRC @carl-abrc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This week's #ElertCyberavis features recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries from @universityaffairs.bsky.social @crkn-rcdr.bsky.social @ocul-libraries.bsky.social @pkp.sfu.ca @hathitrust.bsky.social @fmdocs.bsky.social @arl.org and more! mailchi.mp/4933e3ddf7b5...

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Time flies when you're having (reference) fun! We're grateful to everyone who makes Ask the Library possible, bringing real-time research assistance to campuses across Ontario.

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CRKN - RCDR @crkn-rcdr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📢 Join the first webinar in the National PID Strategy series on September 29 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)! Learn about the strategy’s vision, priorities, and benefits for Canada's research community with Jay Brodeur and CRKN's PID team. 🔗 bit.ly/3Usnx1q

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Check out the webinar recording and presenter slides for a look into what we've learned about various speech-to-text AI tools, our evaluation procedure, and the technical considerations that informed our Whisper project.

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A major concern library workers raise re: AI use is how LLMs can conflict with library values like privacy and access to info. But alternatives exist to those proprietary models — and they can align well with ethical principles. Read our latest blog to learn about some open-weight alternatives ⬇️

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

There's still time to join us online next week (Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time) with @choicereviews.bsky.social for a special webinar on AI speech-to-text models as part of library workflows.

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our AI reading club for Sept. digs into transparency, accountability, and the important role librarians play in helping communities critically evaluate AI-generated info rather than simply accepting or rejecting it. Learn more & sign up for 1 of 2 community discussions: ocul.on.ca/september-20...

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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Why #Libraries Should Focus on #AI Readiness More Than AI Adoption (via @springernature.com) www.springernature.com/gp/librarian... #GenAI @arl.org @cni-org.bsky.social @ocul-libraries.bsky.social

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CARL / ABRC @carl-abrc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This week's #ElertCyberavis features recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries from @ocul-libraries.bsky.social @arl.org @cni-org.bsky.social @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social @umontreal.ca @rluk.ac.uk @pkp.sfu.ca and more! mailchi.mp/e1b09431eaff...

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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Catch the 08/25 #LTIWebinar This webinar will explore the practical applications, opportunities & challenges of implementing AI-powered speech-to-text tools, drawing on real-world insights from the @ocul-libraries.bsky.social (OCUL) Audio-to-Text (Whisper) Project ow.ly/WFuv50ZuNoU #AI

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our latest Reading Room newsletter is out! Featured are an update on a shared evidence-based acquisitions program, our response to the COU AI Task Force report, and what's happening at OCUL. Read the Aug. 2026 issue and subscribe to get news and updates in your inbox: ocul.on.ca/newsletter

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Last call to sign up for next week's session on AI-assisted coding to help scale up scholcomm workflows in libraries! Hear from Pascal Calarco (UWindsor) on how AI tools supported 4 library projects across federated scholarly infrastructure. Session info & registration: ocul.on.ca/ai-exchange-...

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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Now on #LTIBlog Our friends at the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) have gifted us new recordings from its spring membership meeting. In this post, we wanted to highlight some of the talks we didn’t want you to miss ow.ly/Etx450ZuGSE #AI #Accessibility #Libraries @cni-org.bsky.social

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Did you miss this year's Collaborative Futures Mini Conference? We've got the recording (with presenter slides!) available online: ocul.on.ca/collaborativ... Sessions covered topics including workflows for PDF accessibility remediation and supporting e-book interlibrary loan in Alma and Primo.

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CARL / ABRC @carl-abrc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This week's #ElertCyberavis features recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries from @arl.org @ocul-libraries.bsky.social @borealisdata.bsky.social @erudit.org @pkp.sfu.ca @uoftlibraries.bsky.social and more! mailchi.mp/75583bc74263...

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Kudos to our program manager Kari Weaver for co-writing this guest post on @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social. A solid read to learn more about the importance of a global standard for AI disclosure across the research lifecycle and next steps for standards development.

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SPARC @sparcopen.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Register now for the #OpenEd26! The virtual gathering of #OpenEd community Oct 26-29 brings together students, practitioners & researchers from around the world to discuss #OER, open pedagogy & #openeducation initiatives. openeducationconference.org

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Want an easy entry point into learning about AI and libraries? This accessible micro-course delivers practical insights without the overwhelm. Perfect for anyone curious about how AI is showing up in library work!

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Our AI reading club is taking a summer vacation. But AI-related reads are still on our beach agenda, so we've got a short list of resources for you: docs.scholarsportal.info/Main/OCUL/AI... See you in Sept. when the reading club is back with the topic of AI and trust. Happy reading! 🕶️🩴☀️

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

This year's Collaborative Futures Mini Conference is almost here – but there's still time for you to sign up! Join us next Tues. July 7 for sessions on making data discoverable, managing e-book interlibrary loaning, and improving accessibility. Schedule & registration: ocul.on.ca/collaborativ...

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We're a little quieter here over the summer months but there are still ways to stay in the loop with all things OCUL! Sign up for our news and updates to get professional development events and OCUL announcements delivered to your inbox: ocul.on.ca/news-subscri...

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IFLA @ifla.org · 10/06/2026

Out now: Latest edition of the #IFLA Journal! Volume 52, No. 2 (June 2026) explores how #libraries and information institutions are responding to rapid technological, social, and policy transformations across diverse global contexts. Learn more and download your copy: tr.ee/A6KiyJ

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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Now on #LTIBlog Stefania Kuczynski and Jacqueline Whyte Appleby offer an overview of open-source generative #AI models tested as part of the @ocul-libraries.bsky.social Gov Docs Project, their competence in #metadata extraction, and how they might apply to different library needs ow.ly/Ctxq50Z8YV6

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We're delighted to announce @uoftlibraries.bsky.social Chief Librarian Larry P. Alford as the recipient of the OCUL Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his leadership, collaboration and transformative contributions to the research library community. Read more: ocul.on.ca/ocul-lifetim...

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OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Curious how AI can help streamline library workflows across federated scholcomm infrastructure? Sign up for our Aug. 5 AI Exchange and learn how AI-assisted coding supports 4 scalable projects at Leddy Library. Open to any academic library worker! Registration & details: ocul.on.ca/ai-exchange-...

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Public Knowledge Project @pkp.sfu.ca · 05/06/2026

Last call for you to join us as Associate Director in charge of Publishing Services! If you are questioning yourself, you should apply anyway! Many folks opt out of applying for roles like this because they think they are not good enough. Give yourself a chance!

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