Development of a national shared institutional repository service (Scholaris) is currently underway!The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) and University of Toronto Libraries are working together on this project, in collaboration with the Shared Repository Infrastructure Advisory Committee (SRIAC), regional consortia, academic libraries, repository practitioners and communities of experts.Scholaris will use the open-source repository software DSpace. Scholars Portal will provide reliable technical hosting, security measures, monitoring, and technical support, with the potential for integrating digital preservation and other services/workflows, as beneficial to participating organizations.The service will be available to CARL and OCUL member institutions, as well as eligible non-member research organizations across Canada, starting with an Early Adopter program of a limited number of institutions.
Early Adopter Program
Scholars Portal is looking to identify cohorts to participate in an Early Adopter program. We are seeking interested institutions from the following categories:
Institutions from across Canada are encouraged to apply. Read more about the Early Adopter program, including requirements for participation and expected outcomes of this phase.
UPDATE: The two-year Early Adopter Program will conclude in April 2026. We are no longer accepting submissions for the program. Please stay tuned for an announcement of the next intake cycle. If your institution is interested in joining Scholaris or have questions about the next phase of service development, please get in touch by contacting info@scholaris.ca.
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