The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has published a strategic framework for 2027-2030 that marks the beginning of a collaborative planning process. Based on extensive member input gathered throughout 2025, the framework will guide CRL's work as...
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) and its NERL licensing program are pleased to announce a landmark partnership with the Open Journals Collective (OJC) that will position their members at the forefront of supporting a sustainable, globally...
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) was honored to be recognized as the Chicago Employer of the Year at the Best Buddies
Ellen Morrell, Program Supervisor, Jobs, and Adam Wilt State Director - Illinois, at Best Buddies International with CRL Director for Collections Access and Technology Amy Wood. ">Champion of the Year Gala for our partnership with the Best Buddies Jobs program, an integrated employment program that...
BMI, a leader in global data and analysis, has partnered with the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) and its NERL Licensing Program to expand access for North American universities. The platform delivers insights across 20+ industries and 200+...
NERL is pleased to announce that it has signed a 3-year agreement with OA Switchboard, an intermediary that facilitates the transmission of standardized OA publication data between institutions, publishers, and funders. By joining in this...
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) and its NERL licensing program have renewed their agreement with MIT Press to continue supporting the successful MIT Direct to Open (D2O) program for 2026. This renewal underscores the collective leverage of...
The Technical Report Archive and Image Library (TRAIL), a long-standing program of the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), is advancing its mission to preserve and provide access to government technical reports by joining the JSTOR Digital...
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has launched a member and stakeholder survey to gather input that will shape our future. Your perspective is essential. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and we are aiming for October 3 to reach...
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) will participate in a program at Canisius University on September 30, 2025, where Amy Wood, Director for Collections Access and Technology, will co-present research on cooperative cataloging models with...
Join us to explore the tools and process behind CRL’s AI innovation for metadata, with an open forum for discussion
Last month, the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) shared promising pilot results from an AI-supported metadata generation workflow...