Business Details
Empowering Research and Learning Through Digital Preservation
We are an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing research, teaching, and learning environments through collaboration with libraries, cultural institutions, and communities of higher learning. Our mission focuses on transforming the information landscape to support knowledge advancement by fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, strategic programs, and professional development opportunities. We prioritize building trust, retaining independence, and cultivating leadership to address challenges in information preservation and accessibility.Our work spans global initiatives, including digitizing rare collections, awarding grants, and offering fellowships to empower scholars and institutions. We are committed to transparency, ethical practices, and ensuring equitable access to knowledge for the public good.
Services
Digitizing Hidden Collections
Recordings at Risk Grants
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Digital Library Federation
Leading Change Institute
Highlights and features
- We lead global initiatives in digital preservation and information accessibility.
- Our grant programs support critical work in libraries and cultural institutions.
- We foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and professional development opportunities.
- Our team combines decades of expertise in library science and digital stewardship.
- We prioritize ethical practices and equitable access to knowledge worldwide.
Services
Digitizing Hidden Collections
Our Digitizing Hidden Collections program funds institutions to digitize rare and unique materials, making them accessible to scholars and the public. We prioritize projects that amplify underrepresented voices and support long-term preservation. This initiative strengthens research by connecting global audiences with critical historical and cultural resources.
Recordings at Risk Grants
The Recordings at Risk program preserves high-value audio, audiovisual, and time-based media through competitive grants. We focus on materials at risk of loss due to deterioration or obsolescence. This service ensures scholars retain access to irreplaceable recordings that support academic inquiry and cultural heritage.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Our Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports recent PhDs in developing research tools and exploring careers in higher education. Fellows collaborate with institutions to advance digital scholarship, data curation, and special collections. This program bridges academic research with practical applications in information science.
Digital Library Federation
The Digital Library Federation (DLF) is a community-driven initiative advancing digital libraries through technology, collaboration, and innovation. We provide professional development, networking, and resources to institutions working in digital humanities, archives, and scholarly communication.
Leading Change Institute
Leading Change Institute (LCI) trains information sector leaders to drive transformation in higher education. Participants gain strategies for advocacy, organizational change, and equitable practices. This program empowers leaders to address systemic challenges in academic and cultural institutions.
People
Shane Yvette Willis
Senior Program Officer for DLF
Shane Yvette Willis leads DLF initiatives with over 14 years of experience in digital library programs and community engagement.
Lotus Norton-Wisla
Community Archivist
Lotus Norton-Wisla supports digital scholarship and Indigenous community collaborations at Washington State University's Center for Digital Scholarship.
Miriam Posner
Assistant Professor
Miriam Posner specializes in digital humanities, labor, and data ethics at UCLA's Department of Information Studies.
Ricardo Punzalan
Associate Professor
Ricardo Punzalan researches digital curation and reparative frameworks for colonial collections at the University of Michigan.
Hadassah St. Hubert
Senior Program Officer
Hadassah St. Hubert focuses on Caribbean digital archives and postdoctoral fellowship programs with expertise in data curation.
Questions
What is CLIR's primary mission?
CLIR enhances research and learning by advancing digital preservation, collaboration, and equitable access to knowledge through libraries and cultural institutions.
How can institutions apply for grants?
Institutions can apply for programs like Digitizing Hidden Collections and Recordings at Risk through CLIR's competitive grant application process.
Does CLIR offer professional development opportunities?
Yes, through the Digital Library Federation and Leading Change Institute, we provide leadership training and community-driven professional development.
What geographic areas does CLIR serve?
CLIR works globally, with grant programs open to U.S. and Canadian institutions and international partnerships.
How does CLIR support early-career scholars?
Our Postdoctoral Fellowship Program connects recent PhDs with institutions to develop research tools and explore academic careers.
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