Call for Nominations for CRKN’s Preservation and Access Committee (PAC)
CRKN is seeking passionate and qualified candidates to join the Preservation and Access Committee (PAC).
The Preservation and Access Committee is accountable to the CRKN Board of Directors, and reports on its activities through the PAC Chair. The purpose of the PAC is to assist the Board in its activities by reviewing and making recommendations regarding the development and management of the Canadiana Collections and Infrastructure, and the associated services for digitization, preservation, and hosting.
The Canadiana Collections and Infrastructure is one of the largest openly accessible online resources of digitized Canadian documentary heritage, with more than 69 million pages of publications and archival records spanning from the 1500s to the present day. More than a collection, it is a Canadian-university-owned digital platform and research infrastructure that enables the preservation, discovery, and research of Canada’s documentary record at scale. Composed of two distinct collections—Canadiana and Héritage—and the digital infrastructure that supports them, this resource provides open access to diverse materials that reflect Canada’s history and the experiences of its peoples. Canadiana is funded by CRKN member libraries.
We are seeking candidates from the CRKN community to fill up to two (2) positions on the Preservation and Access Committee:
- One (1) librarian and/or archivist who has experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Digitization standards and practices
- Digital preservation standards and practices
- GLAM metadata standards and practices
- Digital asset management systems and/or institutional repositories
- One (1) member with expertise in the GLAM (gallery, library, archive, and museum) sector, recommended by the PAC and appointed by the Board of Directors to complement the range of experience and perspectives of the committee.
For more information on the PAC, including its Terms of Reference, please visit the CRKN website.
The PAC meets 4-5 times per year via virtual meeting, and 1-2 times per year in person (when appropriate). A rough estimate of the time commitment required for serving on the committee follows:
| 5 virtual meetings x 2 hours = | 10 hours |
| 1 in-person x 8 hours = | 8 hours |
| 1.5-hour prep-time per meeting = | 9 hours |
| Total Annual Commitment | 27 hours |
Interested parties are welcome to nominate themselves or other candidates, using the attached nomination form which includes the items identified below. Please send your completed nomination forms to CRKN, to the attention of Tamana Ariapor (tariapor@crkn.ca) by May 22, 2026.
- Contact information
- Brief biographical details and relevant work experience to illustrate expertise in and enthusiasm for the work of the committee
- Assurance that nominees have support from their organization for this role
CRKN welcomes and encourages nominations for all qualified individuals, including but not limited to women, members of Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity-deserving groups.
About CRKN
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is a national, not-for-profit network powered by the collective strength of 88 member institutions. Acting as a united voice, we negotiate with publishers on behalf of our members to secure equitable, cost-effective access to global research, while advancing open access and building shared digital research infrastructure. Together, our members own and sustain the Canadiana collections and research infrastructure, ensuring that Canada’s documentary heritage is preserved and openly accessible for future generations. Rooted in collaboration and responsibility, CRKN connects Canada’s libraries and research institutions to create a more open, sustainable, and inclusive knowledge ecosystem.