Sign in

OCUL

@ocul-libraries.bsky.social
155 followers 71 following 106 posts

We're the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL). OCUL provides academic libraries with shared services and technology infrastructure to support teaching, research and learning success. Visit our website: ocul.on.ca

PostsRepliesMedia
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Earlier this year, we held 18 focus groups across the Ontario academic library community to get a deeper understanding of what's changed in library workers' experiences and perspectives on AI and machine learning. So what did we learn?
A dark green background and a large maroon rounded rectangle centred within it. Near the top left is a white OCUL logo. In the upper right, a lime-green rounded panel contains the underlined heading “NEWS & UPDATES.” The main lime-green area displays the large black headline “Values-Aligned AI in Academic Libraries – Findings from the OCUL Focus Group Report”. Along the bottom are five small green line-art icons on white squares, depicting a microphone, an open book, a light bulb, a document with a maple leaf, and 2 speech bubbles with dots. White text at the lower right reads “Read the report on ocul.on.ca/news.”
121
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-...
A blue-green background and at the top and centered is a white wordmark for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL). Under that are 2 bright green rounded rectangle boxes stacked vertically. The first box has bold black text that reads: AI Exchange Program. The second box has black text that reads:  Writing with integrity: Integrating AI into first-year graded assignments; Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2-3:30 p.m. Eastern Time; Online via Zoom.
000
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...
A pale green background and a dark green folder shape. A white Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) logo appears at the top right of the folder shape. White text under the logo reads “2025-2026 Annual Report Available Online. Celebrating collaboration. Delivering innovation and impact.” A dark pink call-to-action button at the bottom reads “READ MORE ON OCUL.ON.CA/NEWS.”
011
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...
A brown background and in the bottom-right corner is a row of three books standing upright with colourful spines. On top of the books rests a pair of white over-ear headphones. To the left of the books and headphones is the text: Beyond the Algorithm Reading Club, September topic: Trust and AI. Beneath the text is a white wordmark for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL).
010
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
A blue-green background with transparent circles in the top-left and bottom-right corners. Down the centre is the text: Read the August 2026 issue, Reading Room - Your Ontario Council of University Libraries Newsletter, subscribe and find the newsletter archive at ocul.on.ca/newsletter.
000
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-...
A blue-green background with semi-transparent circle shapes in the top-left and bottom-right corners. At the top is a white wordmark for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL). Under that are 2 bright green rounded rectangle boxes stacked vertically. The first box has bold black text that reads: AI Exchange Program. The second box has black text that reads: Scaling Up Library Workflows with AI-Assisted Coding Solutions; Wednesday, August 5, 2-3 p.m. Eastern Time, Online via Zoom.
010
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.
A dark green background with scattered circle shapes of various colours as a border. A bright green rectangle with black text reads: Recording Available! Under the rectangle is a white OCUL wordmark, followed by the text: Collaborative Futures Mini Conference, watch the recording - youtube.com/@ocul_libraries.
010
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! 🕶️🩴☀️
A sandy beach with water on the horizon. In the bottom-right corner is a pair of flipflops stood upright in the sand. To the left of the flipflops is a black OCUL wordmark and bold black text with a bright green outline that reads: Beyond the Algorithm reading club - AI summer reads edition.
000
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...
Dark green background with differently sized circles around the border. Text reads: One week to go! OCUL Collaborative Futures Mini Conference; Tues. July 7, 2026; 9-11:30 a.m. Eastern Time; online via Zoom. At the bottom is bold text that reads: Register at ocul.on.ca.
000
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...
A white wooden desk with a laptop and notebook on it. At the centre is a smartphone with a notification pop up from OCUL News and Updates.
000
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...
A blue-green background with white text at the top that reads "Larry P. Alford Honoured with OCUL Lifetime Achievement Award" followed by a photo of Alford standing in front of bookshelves. Under the photo is a white Ontario Council of University Libraries wordmark and the URL ocul.on.ca/news.
031
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-...
A blue-green background with semi-transparent circle shapes in the top-left and bottom-right corners. At the top is a white wordmark for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL). Under that are 2 bright green rounded rectangle boxes stacked vertically. The first box has bold black text that reads: AI Exchange Program. The second box has black text that reads: Scaling Up Library Workflows with AI-Assisted Coding Solutions; Wednesday, August 5, 2-3 p.m. Eastern Time, Online via Zoom.
000
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Join us online Tuesday, July 7 for a half-day of learning from library peers about how they're making data discoverable, managing e-resources, and more! The Collaborative Futures Mini Conference is open to any Ont. post-secondary library worker. Agenda & registration: ocul.on.ca/collaborativ...
A dark green background with colourful circle shapes scattered around and a white Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) wordmark at the top followed by white text that reads: Collaborative Futures Mini Conference; Tuesday July 7 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Eastern Time; Online via Zoom; Registration and agenda at ocul.on.ca.
000
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We're heading into the last year of our initial AI & Machine Learning Initiative – what have we learned so far? Read about our key takeaways and updates on the 4 pilot projects and capacity building program for academic libraries: ocul.on.ca/ai-machine-l...
A dark green background with two rounded rectangular shapes that are magenta and lime green, centered on the background and stacked on one another. Text on the top, the lime green shape reads: "AI in Library Contexts: Progress from the OCUL AI & Machine Learning Initiative." Below the text are five small white and green icons, each representing a different aspect of AI and library technology. To the right of the icons, text reads "Read the update on ocul.on.ca/news"
001
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Participez à la prochaine OCUL AI Exchange et repartez avec une meilleure compréhension des fonctionnalités d'IA disponibles pour soutenir la production vidéo – et avec la confiance nécessaire pour choisir les outils adaptés à vos projets. Détails et inscription : ocul.on.ca/ai-exchange-...
Un fond bleu-vert avec des cercles semi-transparents dans les coins supérieur gauche et inférieur droit. Au centre se trouve un rectangle vert vif contenant un texte noir qui indique : Utilisation de l’IA dans la production de vidéo ; Jeudi 11 juin ; 10 h à 11 h (heure de l'Est) ; Conférencier invité : Joël Rivard ; Cette session s'inscrit dans le cadre du programme de l’OCUL AI Exchange.
001
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Join the next OCUL AI Exchange session and leave with a clearer understanding of AI tools that support video production – and the confidence to decide which ones make sense for your own library projects. Online event details and registration: ocul.on.ca/ai-exchange-...
A blue-green background with semi-transparent circle shapes in the top-left and bottom-right corners. At the top is a white wordmark for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL). Under that are 2 bright green rounded rectangle boxes stacked vertically. The first box has bold black text that reads: AI Exchange Program. The second box has black text that reads: Leveraging AI in Video Production; Wednesday, June 10, 2-3 p.m. Eastern Time; Guest speaker: Joel Rivard.
100
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Our reading club for May digs into Human-Centered Design – examining how AI systems can reinforce bias and mistreatment, especially toward traditionally feminized professions like librarianship. Learn more & sign up for 1 of 2 community discussions: ocul.on.ca/may-2026-ai-...
A brown background and in the bottom-right corner is a row of three books upright and with colourful spines. On top of the books rests a pair of white over-ear headphones. To the left of the books and headphones is the text: Beyond the Algorithm Reading Club, May topic: Human-centered design and AI. Beneath the text is a white wordmark for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL).
000
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
For this month's reading club, we've got a curated article on the harms of overly agreeable AI tools and *two* community discussions you can register for to share your insights on the hot-button issue of AI sycophancy. Discussion registration and article links: ocul.on.ca/march-2026-a...
A brown background and in the bottom-right corner is a row of three books upright and with colourful spines. On top of the books rests a pair of white over-ear headphones. To the left of the books and headphones is the text: Beyond the Algorithm Reading Club, March topic: AI sycophancy - programmed to please. Beneath the text is a white wordmark for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL).
011
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Join us on Apr. 8 from 2-4 p.m. for our next online session in the OCUL AI Exchange Program! You’ll learn how @torontomet.bsky.social library team members designed and launched a badged AI fluency workshop series. Event info and registration: ocul.on.ca/ai-exchange-...
A blue-green background with semi-transparent circle shapes in the top-left and bottom-right corners. At the top is a white wordmark for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL). Under that are 2 bright green rounded rectangle boxes stacked vertically. The first box has bold black text that reads: AI Exchange Program. The second box has black text that reads: Developing AI Fluency: A Library-Led Workshop Model; Wednesday, April 8, 2-4 p.m. Eastern Time; Online via Zoom.
001
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Our latest AI and Machine Learning Initiative Update is online ➡️ ocul.on.ca/ai-machine-l... Highlights include major pilot project milestones and expanded programming that offers professional development opportunities to academic librarians and library workers.
A dark green background with two rounded rectangular shapes that are magenta and lime green, centered on the background and stacked on one another. Text on the lime green shape reads: "OCUL Advances AI and Machine Learning with Major Project Milestones." Below the text are five small white and green icons, each representing a different aspect of AI and library technology. To the right of the icons, text reads "Read the update on ocul.on.ca/news"
000
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Our AI Exchange was rescheduled due to illness - which means there's still time for you to join us on the *new date*: Thursday, March 5, 10-11 am ET. Learn how the McMaster Digitization Centre is using AI apps to enhance accessibility in collections. Info & sign up: ocul.on.ca/ai-exchange-...
001
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We're thrilled that Stephen Spong from @westernulibs.bsky.social is our 2026 Visiting Researcher! Stephen will undertake a project examining how GenAI is reshaping authorship, originality and creativity — and what these shifts mean for academic libraries. Read more: ocul.on.ca/stephen-spon...
A blue-green background; at the top is white, bold text that reads “Stephen Spong appointed as the 2026 OCUL Visiting Researcher” followed by a photo of Stephen wearing a brown newsboy cap, glasses and a dark blue button-down shirt. He is standing with his arms crossed. Below is a white Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) wordmark and a URL in white, bold text that reads “ocul.on.ca/news”.
072
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Join us Feb. 12, 10-11 a.m. for the first online session in our new AI Exchange Program! You’ll learn how the McMaster Digitization Centre is using AI to enhance accessibility in collections, including a tool to make inaccessible PDFs WCAG-compliant. Anyone is welcome! Sign up: oculsp.ca/36et3
A blue-green background with semi-transparent circle shapes in the top-left and bottom-right corners. At the top is a white wordmark for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL). Under that are 2 bright green rounded rectangle boxes stacked vertically. The first box has bold black text that reads: AI Exchange Program. The second box has black text that reads: Emerging AI Applications in Digitization and Accessibility Workflows; Thursday, Feb. 12, 10-11 a.m. Eastern Time; Online via Zoom.
001
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Our team extends heartfelt gratitude to the academic library leaders and teams, consortial partners, and community collaborators who make transformative library services possible. Without you, none of this would happen: ocul.on.ca/happy-holida... We'll see you in 2026 when OCUL reopens Jan. 5!
A light green background with a pattern of holly berries, white stars and holly branches. At the centre is a dark green rectangle; inside the rectangle is white text that reads "Happy Holidays - wishing you a restful holiday season!" followed by a white wordmark for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL).
010
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Join us online for January's installment of our Beyond the Algorithm reading club to discuss the intersections of creation, copyright and AI. We've got 2 discussions open for registration! Sign-up links plus January's reading and expert interview 👉 ocul.on.ca/january-2026...
A brown background and at the top is bold black text surrounded y a lime green outline that reads: Beyond the Algorithm Reading Club. Below that is white text that reads: January topic - Copyright and generative AI. In the bottom-left corner is the Ontario Council of University Libraries wordmark and in the bottom-right corner is a row of three colourful book spines with a pair of white over-ear headphones on top of them.
010
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
We're nearly 2 years into our AI and machine learning projects and are looking to longer-term strategies for consortial AI use. Helping steer that planning is a new advisory committee comprising expertise from across library disciplines. Learn more: ocul.on.ca/ai-committee...
A green background and in the top left is the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) logo. To the right of the logo is a bright green-yellow tab that says “NEWS & UPDATES” in bold black text. The main message in the centre of the graphic in large black font reads: “OCUL Strengthens AI Strategy Through Collaborative Advisory Committee.” At the bottom, white text says: “Read more on ocul.on.ca/news.”
000
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
OCUL’s new AI Exchange Program launches in 2026! This is a chance to learn from our member libraries about their local AI training & tools. OCUL members can submit session proposals starting today. Read more: ocul.on.ca/ai-exchange-... Stay tuned for session dates and registration!
A green background with two light green rounded rectangles down the centre of the background. The top rectangle contains the text “AI Exchange Program” in bold black letters, next to an icon of a lightbulb surrounded by circuit lines. Below in the second rectangle is the text: “Showcase your locally developed AI training or applications. Help build an AI professional development community in Ontario.” At the bottom, white text on the green background reads: “Learn more: ocul.on.ca/aiml-program.”
001
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We're hiring: Network Zone Collections Coordinator. Join the collaborative OCUL team and support shared library systems, licensing workflows and consortial resource access across Ont. academic libraries. Applications due Nov. 27 @ 5 p.m. ET. Full job & application info: ocul.on.ca/job-network-...
A green background with transparent circle shapes in the top-left and bottom-right corners. At the top of the background is the OCUL logo and underneath the logo is the text: Job Opportunity - Network Zone Collections Coordinator; 2-year term contract, member library secondments welcome; learn more at ocul.on.ca/careers.
012
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
The Nov. installment of our Beyond the Algorithm reading club is coming up! TOPIC: AI literacy, values and affect. Sign up for 1 of 2 online drop-ins to discuss the month’s readings and topic. Drop-ins are open to all academic library workers. Learn more and register: oculsp.ca/emei1
A brown background with the text "Beyond the Algorithm Reading Club – November topic: AI literacy, values and affect.” Under the text is the OCUL logo. To the right of the text are white over-ear headphones resting on a row of three colourful books.
000
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
It's #CanadianLibraryWorkersDay 🎉 Today (and truly, every day!) we celebrate the incredible dedication, knowledge and passion of academic library workers. Thank you for championing access to information and creating spaces where everyone belongs.
A white background with the texture of paper. In the centre of the background is a bright green paint smear and a quote in black text: "A library was nothing without its people...without them, all the sacredness was gone. It was just a building with books." The quote is credited to Scott Douglas.
042
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
We manage 200+ e-resource licenses and with the USD exchange curtailing member library purchasing power by nearly 30% last year, consortial licensing helps ensure access to scholarly research. Read “The Power of Consortial Licensing: A Case Study in Value” in our annual report ➡️ oculsp.ca/1dmu5
A dark green background with a bright green single large quotation mark positioned to the right of the background. Down the middle of the quotation mark is black text: "214 consortial e-resource licenses managed; OCUL Annual Report 2024-2025." To the left of the quotation mark is the OCUL logo.
011
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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
A dark green background with a large bright green single quotation mark covering most of the background. Down the middle of the quotation mark is black text: "$10 M saved on e-resource spending for members; OCUL Annual Report 2024-2025". To the left of the quotation mark is the OCUL logo.
001
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
There’s still time to take part in the Sept. installment of the Beyond the Algorithm reading club! (And it's open to any academic library worker.) Join us online Sept. 24 or 29 to discuss this month’s readings on human rights and AI. Learn more and sign up for a discussion: oculsp.ca/3v471
000
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Curious what AI and machine learning tech we're exploring? ❇️ A genAI-OCR gov docs project supported by @heqco.bsky.social ❇️ An AI-assisted chatbot to potentially improve virtual reference services ❇️ And more! Read our latest update: oculsp.ca/l3m9s
A dark green background, with two rounded rectangular shapes that are magenta and lime green, centred on the background and stacked on one another. Text reads: "OCUL's Latest Efforts in Academic Library Innovation through AI." Below the text are five small white and green icons, each representing a different aspect of AI and library technology. To the right of the icons, text reads "Read the update on ocul.on.ca/news".
021
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
📚 Back to the stacks! 📚 Wishing all our academic library colleagues a fantastic first day of fall term!
A collage of 9 Ontario university libraries. At the centre of the collage is a green rectangle and white text that says "Wishing our Ontario university library colleagues a great start to the new academic year!"
010
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Looking for a space to talk about the intersections of AI ethics & academic librarianship? Join our new "Beyond the Algorithm" reading club! Hosted alternating months starting in Sept., this reading club is open to any academic library worker. Learn more & sign up: ocul.on.ca/ai-ethics-re...
A brown background with the text "Announcing 'Beyond the Algorithm' - a reading club on AI ethics and academic librarianship'. Under the text is the OCUL logo. To the right of the text are white over-ear headphones resting on top of a stack of three books.
000
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
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
A dark green background and at the top of the image is the OCUL logo. Below the logo is white text that says "Survey Report - New report shows how Ontario library professionals are using AI tools in their day-to-day work." Two donut charts show examples of the survey results. The chart on the left shows that 72% of professionals "Use AI in their library work." The chart on the right shows that 28% of professionals "Don't use AI in their library work." A call-to-action at the bottom of the image has a green box with the text "Download the report" next to an arrow pointing to a second green box with the URL "oculsp.ca/aiml-report".
011
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
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.
A dark green background with various multi-coloured circles in the top-right and bottom-left corners. At the centre of the dark green background is a logo for the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) and under the logo in white text is "Collaborative Futures Mini Conference, watch the recording: oculsp.ca/tqt2m"
001
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
It's Collaborative Futures Mini Conference Day! Last call to join us online starting at 9:30 am ➡️ event agenda & Zoom registration: oculsp.ca/tqt2m The Mini Conference is a space for library workers to learn about remediation targeting legacy records, deduping and overlap analysis, and more.
A dark green background with a white OCUL logo followed by the text: Collaborative Futures Mini Conference, Tuesday, July 8, 9:30 am - 12 pm Eastern Time, Learn about best practices for working with collaborative academic library tech like Alma, Primo VE and Omni.
011
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
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
A dark green background with a white OCUL logo followed by the text: Collaborative Futures Mini Conference, Tuesday, July 8, 9:30 am - 12 pm Eastern Time, Learn about best practices for working with collaborative academic library tech like Alma, Primo VE and Omni.
011
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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!
A light green background with three vertical stripes of varying weights and colours. On top of the strips is a photo of Catherine Davidson in a striped button-down shirt and smiling at the camera. To the right of the photo is the text "University Librarian Catherine Davidson honoured with OCUL Excellence in Leadership Award"
021
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
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
A photo of Amanda Leduc wearing a green button-down shirt and a light grey cardigan. Her brown hair is down and she's smiling at the camera while leaning against a tree. Next to Amanda's photo is the text: Accessibility Symposium 2.0, June 17-19 2025, virtual event, keynote speaker: Amanda Leduc, disabled author and disability rights advocate. Beneath the text is the OCUL logo.
044
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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
A magenta and light seafoam green patterned background with a dark green square in the center. Inside the green square is the OCUL logo and the text "Announcing the 2025 Governance Group Appointments"
011
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Curious about what's happening at OCUL? Sign up for our email news and get updates delivered to your inbox! Learn about OCUL Visiting Researcher projects, updates on our AI and Machine Learning Program, member news, and more. Subscribe: ocul.on.ca/newsletter-s...
A laptop, notebook and Air Pods sitting on a desk. At the centre of the desk is a cell phone with its screen showing a message preview of the OCUL email newsletter.
010
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
The Collaborative Futures Mini Conference agenda is live! Join us July 8 to learn about: 🔧 Workflows & tools for remediation projects. 🔎 How to ID library search tool issues & use data to inform tech changes. ✅ Problem-solving interlibrary loan processes. Info & registration: oculsp.ca/tqt2m
A dark green background with a white OCUL logo followed by the text: Collaborative Futures Mini Conference, Tuesday, July 8, 9:30 am - 12 pm Eastern Time, Learn about best practices for working with collaborative academic library tech like Alma, Primo VE and Omni.
000
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Registration is open for this year's Collaborative Futures Mini Conference! Join Ontario academic library colleagues to learn about collaborative technology projects and best practices. 📅 Tuesday, July 8 (9:30 am - 12 pm ET) 📍 Online via Zoom Register now: oculsp.ca/jtj40
A dark green background with circle shapes in the top-right and bottom-left corners of the image, and the text: Collaborative Futures Mini Conference, Tuesday, July 8, 9:30 am - 12 pm, Learn about best practices for working with collaborative academic library tech like Alma, Primo VE and Omni.
001
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Have you registered for the Accessibility Symposium 2.0? This online 3-day event will explore critical topics in improving accessibility and the experiences of people with disabilities using, and working in, libraries in the higher ed landscape. Registration and info: oculsp.ca/8pkhp
The OCUL logo on a white background. Below in a larger font is "The OCUL Accessibility Community presents Accessibility Symposium 2.0." At the bottom right, is "June 17-19, 2025 | Virtual event"
021
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
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.
A burgundy and white graphic promoting a survey for academic library workers and AI use. A large white question mark sits to the left of a green rounded rectangle containing the text "Share your insights on the use of AI in academic library settings." The OCUL logo and website address (ocul.on.ca) are at the bottom.
014
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
We had the chance to join in the @trentuniversity.bsky.social "AI Hopes and Fears" speaker series last year and can't wait for their AI mini-conference on April 7. It's free, online or in person, and a half day of learning. Mini-conference registration and info: aiminiconference.sched.com/about
Two abstract landscapes generated by AI and the text: Between Hope and Fear - an artificial intelligence mini-conference
011
OCUL @ocul-libraries.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
We're thrilled to announce Kari Weaver as our AI and Machine Learning Program Manager! Starting April 1, Kari joins OCUL for a 2-year term to build AI and machine learning competency, knowledge, and skill levels among university library staff in Ontario. Read more: ocul.on.ca/kari-weaver-...
A light green background with a head shot of a woman wearing a purple blouse and smiling at the camera, followed by the text: OCUL Appoints Kari Weaver as AI and Machine Learning Program Manager.
022