The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is inviting proposals for a consultant with expertise in heritage digitization and preservation strategy, services, and pricing.
CRKN has a full-service digitization program and provides digitization of content to be added to the Canadiana collections (Canadiana and Héritage), as well as providing digitization services to members and stakeholders for a fee. The Canadiana collections are made accessible through the access and preservation platform, and CRKN is a certified Trustworthy Digital Repository. CRKN also provides hosting and preservation services to members and stakeholders for a fee.
CRKN is looking to engage an experienced and innovative Digitization and Preservation Market Assessment Consultant with expertise in:
- Innovative and engaging business planning in complex and changing environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the heritage landscape, including digitization and preservation of heritage content.
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector with priority given to consultants familiar with member-driven organizations.
- An in-depth understanding of the academic library environment, as well as the GLAM (gallery, library, archive, and museum) environment.
For more information, see the full Request for Proposals. Please submit proposals by email to Rebecca Ross at rross@crkn.ca by January 11, 2021.
For questions, please contact:
Rebecca Ross
Senior Director, Strategy and Engagement
613-907-7027
rross@crkn.ca