CDSN Community of Practice

Photo: Law Library, University of British Columbia

    Planning Subcommittee

    The COPPUL Digital Stewardship Network (CDSN) Community of Practice Planning Subcommittee (CoPPS) is a subcommittee of the COPPUL CDSN Standing Committee. CoPPS builds digital preservation capacity among COPPUL member libraries through peer collaboration and knowledge sharing.

    If you'd like to learn more about the Planning Subcommittee or how to get involved, please contact Y.G. Rancourt, CDSN Coordinator (cdsn@coppul.ca).

    Communication Channels

    The CDSN Community of Practice is an inclusive community of practice with membership open to any interested individual. Members and allied GLAM partners are encouraged to join our mailing list for news about upcoming events, information about professional development resources, and more.

    Resource Library

    We maintain a shared library of publicly accessible digital stewardship resources such as reports, articles, guidelines for best practice, and more using Zotero. Let us know if there's a digital stewardship resource you'd like to see added to the list!

    2026 Knowledge Exchange

    The CDSN Community of Practice Knowledge Exchange is an opportunity for members of our community to come together and share insights, experiences, and best practices relating to digital stewardship topics. Our inaugural event on April 29th, 2026 included a variety of presentations, lightning talks, and ample opportunity for questions and discussion with digital stewardship peers.

    Full schedule and session descriptions

    Presentation slides and recordings

    • James Doiron, Supporting Long-Term Data Stewardship Through Data Management Plans (DMPs) (slides)
    • Sean Luyk, Managing and Sharing Audiovisual Research Using Aviary (slides) (recording)
    • John Durno, Historic Computing at the University of Victoria Libraries (slides) (recording)

    Community notes (PDF)

    Past Events

    Members

    Community activities are overseen by the CDSN Community of Practice Planning Subcommittee. Members are:

    • Elizabeth-Anne Johnson, Archives Data Coordinator, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
    • Jacky Lai, Digital Archivist, University of British Columbia
    • Tara Stieglitz, Data and Science Librarian, MacEwan University
    • Andréa Tarnawsky, Digital and Outreach Archivist, Simon Fraser University
    • Y.G. Rancourt, CDSN Coordinator (ex officio)
    Terms of Reference