Ottawa – October 4, 2016 – The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alan Shepard as Chair of its Board of Directors for a three-year term, commencing October 20, 2016.
Ottawa – September 8, 2016 – The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is pleased to announce Leslie Weir as the recipient of the 2016 Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award. The award will be presented on October 19, 2016 in Halifax, Nova Scotia as part of CRKN’s annual general meeting.
CRKN employs a diverse team of librarians, developers, technicians, and other professionals to meet the evolving needs of its member community.
The Board of Directors is comprised of twelve volunteer members (nine elected, and three appointed), drawn from the CRKN membership. Details on Board composition, powers and operation may be found in the CRKN By-laws.
CRKN is pleased to welcome David Purdy as Digital Services Intern. This position is funded in part by the Government of Canada, through the Young Canada Works program administered by the Canadian Council of Archives. David will work alongside CRKN’s licensing team on member-focused digital projects, including a refresh of the CRKN website.
Ottawa – August 21, 2015 – The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is pleased to announce Michael Ridley as the recipient of the Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award for 2015. The award will be presented on October 21, 2015 in Ottawa as part of CRKN and CARL’s joint fall meeting. The award celebrates Michael Ridley's contributions…
Ottawa – September 9, 2014 – The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is pleased to announce Carole Moore as the recipient of the Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award for 2014. The award will be presented on October 7, 2014 in Calgary, Alberta as part of CRKN’s Annual General Meeting. The award celebrates Carole Moore as a visionary…
Ottawa – September 9, 2013 – The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is pleased to announce Jocelyn Godolphin as the recipient of the Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award for 2013. The award will be presented on October 2, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario as part of CRKN’s Annual General Meeting. The award celebrates Jocelyn Godolphin for…
Ottawa – Sept. 5, 2012 – The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is pleased to announce Dr. Ronald B. Bond as the recipient of the Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award for 2012. The award will be presented on October 3, 2012 in Halifax, Nova Scotia as part of CRKN’s Annual General Meeting. The award celebrates Dr. Bond for his…
Ottawa – Sept. 19, 2011 – The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is pleased to announce Jean-Pierre Côté as the 2011 recipient of the Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award. The award ceremony will take place at the All Delegate Reception on October 4, in Gatineau, Quebec, preceding the CRKN Annual General Meeting.
This award…