CRKN Completes Phase II of the Indigenous Subject Headings Project
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.
2024 License Renewals Webinar
**This event is for CRKN members only**
The Content Strategy Committee (CSC) and CRKN staff will be hosting a webinar to discuss the 2024 license renewals and to gather input from the membership regarding negotiation priorities and strategies.
Community Open Access Initiatives
CRKN is committed to fostering non-commercial initiatives that advance open access. We actively seek opportunities to work with institutions, organizations, and publishers to create a more accessible and equitable scholarly landscape. Our commitment to building meaningful collaborations is driven by the understanding that collective efforts can significantly amplify the impact of open access. By fostering these connections, we aim to contribute to a thriving open access ecosystem, breaking down barriers to knowledge dissemination and promoting innovation in scholarly communication.
Deadline Extended: 2024 CRKN Conference Call for Proposals
The deadline for the 2024 CRKN Virtual Conference call for proposals has been extended until Thursday, January 25 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
The Virtual Conference will be held from May 22-24, 2024 online.
2024 CRKN Conference Call for Proposals Now Open
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2024 CRKN Virtual Conference, which will be held from May 22-24, 2024.
2023 CRKN Member Summit and AGM in Review
The CRKN Member Summit and AGM is an opportunity to bring together members and other CRKN partners to engage on current and future projects. This year’s event was held in Vancouver, BC from October 4-6 and had 100 attendees. The three-day program consisted of updates on CRKN’s activities in the past year, discussion panels, receptions, and concluded with the annual meeting of the members.
Member Summit Sessions
Dana McFarland Awarded the 2023 Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award
CRKN is pleased to announce that the 2023 recipient of the Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award is Dana McFarland, Librarian and Coordinator, eResources and Scholarly Communication at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Ms. McFarland’s contributions to the Canadian academic library community will be celebrated at the Ron MacDonald Award Ceremony on October 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PDT during CRKN’s Member Summit in Vancouver.
CRKN and Library and Archives Canada partner to improve access to digitized handwritten materials in Héritage Collection
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) have partnered on a pilot project to improve access to LAC’s materials in the Héritage collection through Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR). The pilot project will process a subset of RG 10 collection, “Records relating to Indian Affairs,” with Transkribus ICR software developed by READ-COOP.
What is a Persistent Identifier (PID)?
New to PIDs? Consult the frequently asked questions below for an introduction!