CDSN Community of Practice Planning Committee: Seeking New Members!
October 10, 2024
The COPPUL Digital Stewardship Network (CDSN) Community of Practice is currently seeking nominations (including self-nominations) for our Planning Committee.
Planning Committee members participate in monthly meetings, organize professional development activities and events such as our digital preservation mixers, and work to support resource and knowledge sharing among preservation practitioners within COPPUL member institutions.
The CDSN strives to include members who can provide a range of organizational, professional and regional perspectives, with a balance of digital preservation experts and those seeking to expand their knowledge. It welcomes any individuals with a shared interest in ensuring the cultural, intellectual, scientific, and academic record is preserved for current and future generations.
We would particularly welcome nominations for new Community of Practice Planning Committee members from smaller COPPUL institutions as well as those working in archives!
Nominations are due by November 8th, 2024
Please send nominations to andrea_tarnawsky@sfu.ca and cdsn@coppul.ca and include the following information:
- Contact information for the nominee
- A short statement of interest
- Brief biographical details and relevant professional experience
- If applicable, an endorsement from the relevant supervisor
The CDSN Community of Practice Planning Committee currently consists of:
- Kate Cawthorn, Digital Projects Librarian, University of Calgary (Co-Chair)
- Melissa Cuthill, Research Data Management Librarian, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Dana McFarland, Librarian & Coordinator for eResources & Scholarly Communication, Vancouver Island University
- Amber Saundry, Digital Repository Librarian, University of British Columbia
- Robyn Stobbs, Research Data Management Librarian, Athabasca University
- Andréa Tarnawsky, Digital and Outreach Archivist, Simon Fraser University (Co-Chair)
- Y.G. Rancourt, CDSN Coordinator (ex officio)
For more information please see our Terms of Reference. If you have questions or need further clarification please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your nominations!