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PKP Preservation Network

The Public Knowledge Project, Simon Fraser University
Canada
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About

Launched: 2014
Record Updated: Nov 07, 2024
Digital preservation service
The PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) provides a free preservation service for Open Journal Systems (OJS) journals that have published at least one article, have a valid ISSN, and are running OJS 3.1.2 or newer.
The PKP PN allows OJS Journal Managers to register their journal for preservation by enabling a plugin in their OJS instance and agreeing to the terms of the Preservation Agreement. On registration, the PKP PN determines if the journal meets the minimum inclusion requirements.
The PKP PN relies on OJS export tools to generate content for preservation. This content is automatically deposited into the PKP PN by the OJS PKP PN plugin and does not require manual intervention from journal editors or staff.
The PKP PN provides free online access to restored content following a "trigger event," when a journal has ceased to exist online and preserved content is used for restoration.
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Mission

To conduct research on, develop open source software for, and provide services in support of, scholarly publishing that extends access and opportunities for research and scholarship on a global scale.

Key Achievements

Current number of PKP PN nodes: 7
Current number of journals in the PKP PN: 1763
Current number of triggered journals: 2 (See https://ojs-preservation.publicknowledgeproject.org/)

Technical Attributes

Maintenance Status

Actively Maintained

Open Code Repository

Implemented
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Technical Documentation

Implemented
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Code License

Implemented
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Open Data Statement

Implemented
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Open Product Roadmap

Implemented
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Technical Attribute Statements

Programming Languages

  • php

Technology Readiness Level

  • Actual system proven in operational environment

Code Licenses Used

  • GNU General Public License (GPL)

Content Licensing

  • Creative commons licenses

Standards

Preservation

  • OAIS

Integrations

  • Open Journal Systems (OJS)

Policies & Governance

Policies

Bylaws

Implemented
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Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

In Progress

Privacy Policy

Implemented
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Web Accessibility Statement

Implemented
Applies to Website
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Governance Records

Implemented
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Governance Structure & Processes

Implemented
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Policy Statements

Board Structure

  • Multi-board governance

Board Level

See Open Journal Systems for governance and financial information.

Community Governance

  • Formal

Additional Information

Organizational History

PKP was founded in 1998 by John Willinsky, then a professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia. SFU University Library became the operational home for PKP in 2005. In 2022, PKP became a Core Facility of Simon Fraser University. Complete timeline: https://pkp.sfu.ca/about/timeline/

Organizational Structure

Business or Ownership Model

Fiscal sponsorship (academic institution)

Full-time Staff

More than 20

Current Affiliations

See OJS for affiliations.

Funding

Primary Funding Source

  • Program service revenue

Financial Reporting Level

  • Provider

Funding Needs

Additional funding would help to extend the functionality of the service and expand awareness about the benefits of its use.
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