The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) and the University of Alberta Library have collaborated to add 36 volumes of the Irish University Press Series of British Parliamentary Papers to Canadiana.
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Please note: video recordings of conference presentations are linked throughout the article. All video recordings can be found on Vimeo.
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The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is pleased to announce that we have joined the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) Consortium as an associate member.
IIIF is a set of standards for delivering online high-quality images and audio files at large scale. These standards are open and enable interoperability among digital platforms and collections.
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CRKN is seeking nominations for the Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award. Nominate a colleague from within a member institution to celebrate their vision and dedication and recognize the impact of their outstanding service on advancing access to knowledge in Canada.
CRKN is inviting nominations from members for individuals who meet the following criteria:
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The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) along with the Canadiana Content Sub-Committee (CCSC) and the Preservation and Access Committee (PAC) are delighted to announce the inaugural call to the CRKN membership for Canadiana collection development projects.
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The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is pleased to announce that we have signed a new three-year, read-and-publish agreement with Elsevier. As part of CRKN’s commitment to transform access to research, this agreement repurposes funds that CRKN members have traditionally paid in subscription fees for Elsevier journals, to cover open access publishing and full reading access for those same journals.
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The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) has completed the second phase of the Indigenous Subject Headings project. This project is part of our ongoing efforts to update the Canadiana collections and infrastructure with community-supported improvements, and will result in a better experience for researchers seeking content in Canadiana by and about Indigenous communities.
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The CRKN Member Summit and AGM will take place from Wednesday, October 2 to Friday, October 4, 2024, in Ottawa, ON at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel (100 Kent St.)
We hope that you will join the CRKN Board, committees, and staff for this opportunity to participate in vital conversations on how we can continue to build a strong future for CRKN and our programs, with the goal of making the world’s knowledge accessible to all.
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Registration is now open for the 2024 CRKN Virtual Conference: Building Lasting Connections!
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The CRKN Board of Directors is pleased to welcome a new Associate Member to the CRKN membership: Yukon University. Yukon University is the first CRKN member that is located in Canada’s North, further expanding the geographic reach of the membership. The institution was approved at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Members and is participating in CRKN’s content licensing program.