Simon Fraser University Library is excited to announce our innovative Community Scholars Program is expanding beyond British Columbia, enabling nonprofit organizations to access, use, and share research to build capacity and strengthen their impact…

Since its inception, the program has grown to include partner institutions across the province, including Vancouver Island University Library, University of Northern British Columbia Library, University of British Columbia Library, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Library, and University of the Fraser Valley Library…

For the coming phase of expansion, the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) provided critical support, including working with SFU Library and our academic publishing partners to expand eligibility across the country….

Increasing support for Indigenous organizations

CRKN’s support also enabled the Community Scholars Program to expand eligibility in another crucial area: for employees of Indigenous communities, collectives, and organizations. 

Formerly, only registered nonprofits were eligible for the program; this increased eligibility recognizes that some Indigenous groups do not have, or may not want, nonprofit status, while offering opportunities for concrete support and access to scholarly resources.

More: 

https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/overview/services-you/community-scholars/expanding-beyond-bc