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On behalf of the Heritage Content Priorities Task Group (HCPTG), CRKN invites members and stakeholders to participate in a survey on digitization, access, and digital preservation activities in Canada. The survey covers the strategies and practices used when carrying out digitization projects, as well as opportunities, challenges, and ongoing needs.
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CRKN and the ORCID-CA Consortium are pleased to announce that CIFAR has joined ORCID-CA as its 36th member.
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CRKN is extending the call for nominations for the Conference Planning Committee (CPC). The CPC is a new committee, established by and reporting to the CRKN Board of Directors, and providing updates to the Content Strategy Committee and Preservation and Access Committee, as needed. The deadline to submit a nomination for the CPC has been extended until Monday, April 20, 2020 at 5 p.m. ET.
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The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is pleased to announce the launch of redesigned websites for Canadiana Online and Héritage. Developed with design agency Trajectory as part of CRKN’s new brand image, these redesigns will also be implemented on CRKN’s third-party client portals.
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CRKN has extended the submission deadline for the Request for Proposals (RFP) from copyright consultants until April 30, 2020.
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CRKN’s Knowledge Base Entitlements Sub-Committee (KBESC), formerly the Serials Management Sub-Committee, is happy to announce that the entitlements lists (in KBART format) for CRKN-licensed content have been updated for 2020. CRKN members are encouraged to locate and activate these lists in their discovery system.
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The Canadian Research Knowledge Network’s 67 participating libraries have confirmed their renewal of the SCOAP³ initiative for another three-year term, covering 2020-2022.
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The Canadian Research Knowledge Network is pleased to announce the launch of the new CRKN Digital Heritage Content and Preservation Listserv. This listserv provides a forum for CRKN members, stakeholders, the GLAM community, and members of the public to discuss issues related to the digital heritage landscape in Canada.
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The Canadian Research Knowledge Network is accepting proposals from experienced copyright consultants interested in advising on a forthcoming Rights Statement Pilot Project.
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The Canadian Research Knowledge Network has rebranded! Following a preview at the 2019 CRKN Conference, we are pleased to officially launch our new brand image, developed with design agency Trajectory. Our new logo, composed of interconnected lines in the shape of a maple leaf, represents CRKN’s nationwide membership and our commitment to providing access to knowledge through digital infrastructure.