CARL will work to ensure that necessary services provided by Canada’s national libraries are maintained, even in a difficult funding environment.
IFLA Treaty Proposal
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries would like express its full support for the IFLA Treaty Proposal on Copyright Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and Archives. To view CARL's letter of support please click here.
National Library Book Rate
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) extends its complete support to Conservative MP Merv Tweed’s (Brandon—Souris, MB) recently introduced Private Members’ Bill: “An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act” (library materials).”. To read the full press release click here.
NRC-CISTI
Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (NRC-CISTI) provides both basic information and value-added support to Canada's public and private sector researchers in every region and territory. As a national science library, it is an internationally recognized institution, providing innovative and effective leadership in the turbulent, rapidly changing world of scientific, technical, and medical information. In the interest of continued innovation, it is of great importance that the services and programs offered by NRC-CISTI be maintained and supported
- To read the CARL letter on the launch of NRC-CISTI's collaborative venture PubMed click here.
- To read a letter to the Prime Minister on the importance of maintaining NRC-CISTI funding levels, click here.
- To read a copy of the ALR letter to NRC President in defence of CISTI click here.
Library and Archives Canada (BAC-LAC)
Library and Archives Canada (BAC-LAC) facilitates the continued engagement of Canadians in research and lifelong learning; while preserving the documentary heritage of Canada for the benefit of present and future generations. Library and Archives Canada is a source of enduring knowledge, accessible to all, and contributing to the cultural, social and economic advancement of Canadian society.
CARL has been pleased to participate in the BAC-LAC Stakeholder Forum, and will continue to participate in the modernisation of Library and Archives Canada.
Depository Services Program (DSP)
CARL member libraries make up a part of the network of Depository Libraries in Canada and abroad that receive publications from the DSP. Their mandate is to provide bibliographic access, long-term preservation, reference services, inter-library loan and many other public services that ensure free public access to published government information. CARL is an active member on the DSP committee, sending two representatives to annual meetings.