CRL is pleased to introduce our new Metadata Initiatives Program Officer, Morris Levy. Morris is a seasoned metadata strategist and cataloging leader with over 20 years of experience in academic libraries and cooperative programs.
He will join the...
The Center for Research Libraries is in the final stages of its catalog migration and will launch a new catalog on Friday, December 19. The catalog may be temporarily unavailable beginning at 8:00 a.m. CT during the transition. The new catalog will...
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...