CKIers
CKIers are members of the Collaborative Knowledge Initiative (CKI), an international network dedicated to creating, sharing, and applying knowledge through open collaboration. The CKI emphasizes open access, interdisciplinary research, and community-driven projects that span higher education, non-profit organizations, and industry partners.
CKI was founded in 2015 by a coalition of universities, libraries, and research collectives seeking to lower
Membership is open to individuals who complete a CKI onboarding program and agree to the organization's code
Activities include annual symposia, ongoing online forums, collaborative publications, and the development of open-source tools. Projects
Governance is typically represented by a rotating council and a board of directors, with regional coordinators
CKI has been praised for expanding access to knowledge and fostering cross-institutional collaboration. Some critiques note
Related topics include open science, knowledge management, digital literacy, and open education resources.