Events

CRKN OpenLine
The Big Deal: International Perspectives and Possibilities
January 26th, 2012, 12:00‐1:30pm EST

The Negotiations Resource Team (NRT) invites CRKN members to an OpenLine teleconference to hear how different international libraries, library consortia and institutions are approaching the Big Deal issue.

Moderators:

  • Chuck Eckman (Board member, CRKN, Chair of NRT, University Librarian and Dean of Library Services, Simon Fraser University)
  • Leslie Weir (Board member, CRKN, University Librarian, University of Ottawa)

Speakers:

  • Ivy Anderson (Director, Collection Development & Management, California Digital Library)
  • Lorraine Estelle (Chief Executive Officer, JISC Collections)
  • Jonathan Nabe (Collection Development Librarian / Sciences & Technology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale)
  • Ann Okerson (Senior Advisor on Electronic Strategies, Center for Research Libraries)
  • Deborah Shorley (Director of Library Services, Imperial College, Board member, Research Libraries UK)

Language: The session will be simultaneously translated from English to French.

Registration: Please register by January 25, 2012.

Why is this event being held? This CRKN OpenLine is the first of a two‐part series to engage members on the Big Deal issue and inform CRKN’s overall licensing objectives.

What is the goal of the event? To inform members on key developments and considerations from international groups surrounding the Big Deal, to help members gain insight from an institution that has left a Big Deal, and identify possible areas for international collaboration.

Who should attend? CRKN members involved in license decision‐making, collections management and library operations.

Why participate? This event is a unique opportunity to engage with international colleagues on issues surrounding the Big Deal. Participation will prepare members for a follow‐up CRKN OpenLine planned for March 2012. The March event will be a moderated, members‐only forum covering key questions specific to CRKN’s licensing objectives.

 

2011 Annual General Meeting

October 4-5, 2011, Chateau Cartier, Gatineau, Quebec

The CRKN AGM will be held in the East this year as per the convention of rotating the location of the meeting to benefit all regions of the country. We have collaborated with CARL, CREPUQ and OCUL to hold joint sessions over the week of October 3-6. CRKN has secured excellent facilities and rates for all four groups at the Chateau Cartier in Aylmer, Quebec, just across the bridge from Ottawa.

CRKN plans to continue the dual-format for its meeting (in-person plus participation by webcast), based on positive feedback received from members at the 2010 AGM in Winnipeg. Registration will open in August.

 

CRKN OpenLine – April 13, 2011

 

1:00 EDT
Update on the Canadian Access Federation

 

During the April CRKN OpenLine Deb deBruijn welcomed Lori MacMullen of the Canadian University Council of CIOs (CUCCIO). Progress was discussed with the Canadian Access Federation, which was turned over to CANARIE for development last year. Researchers benefit from home institution authentication to facilitate inter-university collaboration for research and education purposes, both within Canada and internationally.

 

 

CRKN OpenLine – March 2, 201

 

1:00 pm EST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project Update on the Canadian Virtual Health Library

During the March CRKN OpenLine Deb deBruijn welcomed Patrick Ellis, Principal Investigator, and Jennifer Bayne, Project Lead at the Canadian Virtual Health Library. Patrick outlined the developments on the project and both guests were available for questions.

Please consult the Q&A on this popular event.