Licensing & Open Access
Licensing and Open Access are central to how CRKN delivers value to our members. By negotiating as a collective, we lower costs for academic institutions, support open knowledge in Canada, and expand access to research nationwide.
Licensing
Our licensing program brings our members together to negotiate multi-year agreements, share costs fairly, and secure clear, consistent usage terms. We manage renewals and vendor relations so our member institutions can access the scholarly content they need, and researchers can publish their work.
Open Access
CRKN helps our members make research free to read online by negotiating read-and-publish deals, getting APC discounts, funding diamond journals through the Partnership for Open Access with Érudit, and supporting community-led journals.