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UofA ILL Services Disruption/Alma Resource Sharing Transition
by CJ de Jong June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

Dear Resource Sharing Colleagues, The University of Alberta Library's Interlibrary Loan department will be transitioning to Alma Resource Sharing during July 2025, as part of our larger transition to the Alma LSP. There will be a service disruption during the transition period: *July 7 - July 16*: No new requests processed. Please avoid submitting requests to us during this time frame. After July 16, please request using the following systems (in order of preference): *Alma Resource Sharing* - Please add the University of Alberta Library from the Community Zone as a partner, and contact ill(a)ualberta.ca to let us know. We will add Canadian libraries as Alma partners. *WorldShare ILL* - We will continue our WorldShare ILL subscription and will be able to service requests through this platform. *DOCLINE* - We will continue our DOCLINE subscription and will be able to service requests through this platform. *Relais ILL* - We will be transitioning away from the Relais ILL platform. If you have no other alternative, you may continue to send requests to our Relais ILL address/Relais webform for now. This will not be a long term solution. Please share this message with colleagues in your region. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at cj.dejong(a)ualberta.ca. Thank you, CJ CJ de Jong, MLIS Head, Access Services *he/him* UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA Library & Museums Access Services 1-110A Rutherford Library North Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2J4 T 780.492.7882 [image: University of Alberta Logo] <https://www.ualberta.ca/index.html> The University of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis people.

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INFO: CANRUG election results
by Alex Fletcher June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

It is with great pride that I get to announce the results of the first ever CANRUG election ballot and vote this June 2025. We had 92 votes submitted from approximately 190 eligible voters, which is 47%, slightly below the last Canadian election turnout of 69%. I am happy to say that our by-laws were accepted unanimously, and two comments were submitted for us to pass along to the new board for their information and consideration. We had two ballots, and Ratna Dhaliwal, from the University of Saskatchewan, had their acclamation approved as the incoming secretary. The second ballot for the chair-elect (the person who will step into the role of CANRUG chair in 2026) showed a close result between our two candidates, Susan Bond from the University of Toronto and Michelle Goodridge from Wilfrid Laurier University. This year’s CANRUG chair-elect is Susan Bond from the University of Toronto. I would like to thank everyone for putting their names forward to help create and grow the newest regional user group, and I would like to encourage everyone involved to consider further involvement in our group moving forward. Alex Fletcher -- Omni Network Zone and Technology Specialist (he/him) Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)

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CANRUG election reminder...
by Alex Fletcher June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

Just a reminder — We have had excellent ballot returns to date, so thank you to all of you who have voted to date! Heather Pretty sent out direct reminders today to those people who have not yet voted. Please check your junk or spam folders to make sure that your ballot didn't go into there, especially as the voting will be wrapping up this weekend and being announced next Wednesday! Thanks for all of your participation to date! Alex Fletcher -- Omni Network Zone and Technology Specialist (he/him) Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)

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Last call, registration for Accessibility Symposium 2.0
by Mark Weiler June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

The Ontario Council of University Libraries is hosting an online accessibility symposium by Zoom * Tuesday June 17, Wednesday June 18 and Thursday June 19 * 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Eastern Time each day * Free * ASL interpretation and live captioning provided, transcriptions provided shortly after Register for the Accessibility Symposium 2.0<https://ocul.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CPVWm9z9Td-TuYhvMimZAw#/registrati…>, presented by the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Accessibility Community. Join us online on Tuesday June 17, Wednesday June 18, and Thursday June 19 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Eastern Time each day to explore critical topics in improving accessibility and the experiences of people with disabilities using, and working in, libraries in Ontario's post-secondary landscape. To view the full schedule, more details about the sessions, or to contact the Symposium Planning Committee, please visit the OCUL Accessibility Symposium website<https://ocul.on.ca/accessibility-symposium>. [Amanda Leduc smiling at the camera. She is wearing a green button-down shirt and has long wavy hair]Keynote Speaker: Amanda Leduc Amanda Leduc is a writer, speaker, and disability rights advocate. She is the author of the non-fiction book Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space (Coach House Books, 2020), which was shortlisted for the 2020 Governor General's Award in Nonfiction, and the novels The Centaur's Wife (Random House Canada, 2021) and The Miracles of Ordinary Men (ECW Press, 2013). Her latest novel, Wild Life, is now out with Random House Canada. Symposium Details Around the world, post-secondary libraries are recognizing accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities as a shared priority. In Ontario, 2025 was intended to mark a compliance milestone for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). However, much work remains to be done. The Accessibility Symposium 2.0 will feature presentations and discussions that reflect on the progress made over the past 20 years and envision a more ambitious and inclusive future for accessibility in academic libraries. This event will have live ASL interpretation and live captioning. Recordings will be available following the conference and posted to the OCUL YouTube page. Please note that while registration for the Symposium is not limited, Zoom sessions are limited to 500 participants, so sign in early to ensure you get a spot, or enjoy the recording to any session you are not able to attend live. On behalf of the OCUL Accessibility Symposium 2.0 planning committee, This email was checked for proper structure using JAWS prior to sending Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events>

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Call for CANRUG nominations
by Alex Fletcher May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

Nominations are now open for the CANRUG Executive Committee. This Committee consists of a Chair, Chair-Elect, Past Chair, and Secretary. Due to the nature of the group’s formation, the first election will be taking place from June 2 through the end of day June 15th with the results being announced at the ELUNA CANRUG meeting on June 18th, and on the CANRUG mailing list shortly after. The nomination period opens today and will remain open until the end of day May 29th. Positions available are: * Chair-Elect (chair for next year) * Secretary (three year position) People may self-nominate by submitting the following information to both election designates (Alex Fletcher <alex.fletcher(a)ocul.on.ca<mailto:alex.fletcher@ocul.on.ca>> and Heather Pretty <hjpretty(a)mun.ca<mailto:hjpretty@mun.ca>>): * Name * Position running for * What institution they are with * A short four sentence biography/platform speech This information will be used to populate the ballots that will be done in Qualtrics and sent to all CANRUG registered members. To be considered a registered CANRUG member to vote on this ballot, you must be registered via the CANRUG website form<https://forms.gle/9sHQEi4qtTg9nTyW8> no later than May 30, 2025. Alex Fletcher -- Omni Network Zone and Technology Specialist (he/him) Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL)

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Accessibility Symposium 2.0 registration now open
by Mark Weiler May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Accessibility Symposium 2.0 registration now open Online event via Zoom Tuesday June 17, June 18 and June 19 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Eastern Time each day Registration is now open and free<https://ocul.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CPVWm9z9Td-TuYhvMimZAw#/registrati…> for the Accessibility Symposium 2.0, presented by the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL). Join us online on Tuesday June 17, Wednesday June 18 and Thursday June 19 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Eastern Time each day to explore critical topics in improving accessibility and the experiences of people with disabilities using, and working in, libraries in Ontario's post-secondary landscape. To view schedule, more details about the sessions, and to contact the Symposium Planning Committee, please visit the OCUL Accessibility Symposium website<https://ocul.on.ca/accessibility-symposium>. Around the world, post-secondary libraries are recognizing accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities as a shared priority. In Ontario, 2025 was intended to mark a compliance milestone for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). However, much work remains to be done. The Accessibility Symposium 2.0 will feature presentations and discussions that reflect on the progress made over the past 20 years and envision a more ambitious and inclusive future for accessibility in academic libraries. Please visit ocul.on.ca/accessibility-symposium for agenda and speaker information. This event will be recorded and live captions will be available. Recordings will be available after the conference. Volunteer Opportunity The Symposium Planning Committee is looking for volunteers to review and correct video captioning and transcriptions of this symposium for accuracy. This will happen after the symposium and will involve watching portions of sessions and editing existing caption and transcription files. If you would like to get involved with this project, indicate so on the registration page, or email the Planning Committee via the OCUL website. Please note that while registration for the Symposium is not limited, Zoom sessions are limited to 500 participants, so sign in early to ensure you get a spot, or enjoy the recording to any session you can't attend afterwards. Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events>

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Accessibility Symposium 2.0 registration now open
by Mark Weiler May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Accessibility Symposium 2.0 registration now open Online event via Zoom Tuesday June 17, June 18 and June 19 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Eastern Time each day Registration is now open and free<https://ocul.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CPVWm9z9Td-TuYhvMimZAw#/registrati…> for the Accessibility Symposium 2.0, presented by the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL). Join us online on Tuesday June 17, Wednesday June 18 and Thursday June 19 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Eastern Time each day to explore critical topics in improving accessibility and the experiences of people with disabilities using, and working in, libraries in Ontario's post-secondary landscape. To view schedule, more details about the sessions, and to contact the Symposium Planning Committee, please visit the OCUL Accessibility Symposium website<https://ocul.on.ca/accessibility-symposium>. Around the world, post-secondary libraries are recognizing accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities as a shared priority. In Ontario, 2025 was intended to mark a compliance milestone for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). However, much work remains to be done. The Accessibility Symposium 2.0 will feature presentations and discussions that reflect on the progress made over the past 20 years and envision a more ambitious and inclusive future for accessibility in academic libraries. Please visit ocul.on.ca/accessibility-symposium for agenda and speaker information. This event will be recorded and live captions will be available. Recordings will be available after the conference. Volunteer Opportunity The Symposium Planning Committee is looking for volunteers to review and correct video captioning and transcriptions of this symposium for accuracy. This will happen after the symposium and will involve watching portions of sessions and editing existing caption and transcription files. If you would like to get involved with this project, indicate so on the registration page, or email the Planning Committee via the OCUL website. Please note that while registration for the Symposium is not limited, Zoom sessions are limited to 500 participants, so sign in early to ensure you get a spot, or enjoy the recording to any session you can't attend afterwards. Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events>

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Save the Date: CANRUG's First Annual General Meeting – May 8, 2025Hi Alex,
by Matthew Black May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Hello everyone, The group working on the transition from the Western Canadian User Group to CANRUG is in the process of planning CANRUG’s first Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is scheduled for: Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM PDT/11:00 AM MDT12:00 PM CDT/1:00 PM EDT/2:00 PM ADT/2:30 PM NDT Please hold the time in your calendars. The meeting will be held online via Zoom and will last approximately 2 hours (the first hour will be for official business, the second hour will be for optional socialization). I’ll follow up next week with a registration link and the full AGM meeting package. After the AGM, we’ll begin the process for CANRUG’s first election and an online vote on the draft by-laws. We expect to announce the results of both before ELUNA. Thanks you, Matt Black on behalf of the CANRUG Matt Black (He/Him/His) Director, Systems & Discovery Associate Librarian, Discovery & Systems Librarian Facilities, Infrastructure and Technology | Libraries and Cultural Resources E mblack(a)ucalgary.ca<mailto:mblack@ucalgary.ca> T 403.220.3383 library.ucalgary.ca [cid:image001.png@01DBAD2D.D9802870]<http://www.ucalgary.ca/> The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6). Privilege and confidentiality notice | The information contained in this e-mail communication and any attached documentation may be privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure and is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s) and should not be distributed or copied without consent of sender.

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"Who has what" spreadsheet
by Pretty, Heather May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

Happy Friday! It was nice virtually meet so many of you at the AGM yesterday. Thank you, Matt and Alex, for leading and hosting the meeting. Thank you also for sharing the link to the "Who has what" spreadsheet. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DHmfC4iIKWHrZ0VUJj0JCXvUxTMrbXdL2Gf… I appreciate the additional columns added during the meeting for location and consortia information. A question for those of you who have been working with the spreadsheet for awhile: At Memorial University of Newfoundland, we're wondering what "online fine payment" (column K) is referring to, or what scope it has. Thanks! Heather HEATHER PRETTY | CATALOGUING LIBRARIAN Queen Elizabeth II Library Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador | A1B 3Y1 CANADA T 709 864 2449 | hjpretty(a)mun.ca<mailto:hjpretty@mun.ca> The lands upon which Memorial University's campuses are situated lie within the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups. We respectfully acknowledge the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi'kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.

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Test Plan on Alma Migration
by Ivan Chan May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

Hi Everyone, We are currently in the process of migrating from Symphony to Alma and Primo VE. I am reaching out to see if anyone would have a test plan on end-to-end process/ workflow testing to share. We are particularly interested in test scenarios covering the cross-team workflows of Acquisitions, ERM, Resource Management, Fulfillment, and peer-to-peer Resource Sharing, among others. Thanks for your consideration. Regards, *Ivan Chan* *LSP Project Manager* *University of Alberta Library* *ivan.chan(a)ualberta.ca <ivan.chan(a)ualberta.ca>* *The University of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis people.*

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