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A “Partnership” For The Professional Development Of Librarian Researchers, Brian C. Mcmillan, Pamela Carson Jan 2014

A “Partnership” For The Professional Development Of Librarian Researchers, Brian C. Mcmillan, Pamela Carson

Western Libraries Publications

In this article the authors introduce the Librarians’ Research Partnership (LRP), founded in 2013, at McGill and Concordia University Libraries. The Partnership was inspired by the Canadian Association of Research Libraries’ Librarians’ Research Institute (CARL LRI) which was attended by three of the authors in 2012 and is described here from the point of view of the participants. The authors touch upon the research culture at McGill and Concordia Libraries and discuss barriers and supports for research as prominent themes in the literature on the research role of Canadian academic librarians. The formation of the LRP and the eight subsequent …


Lister Hill Letter - January 2014, Lister Hill Library Jan 2014

Lister Hill Letter - January 2014, Lister Hill Library

Lister Hill Letter (2011-2015)

No abstract provided.


Targeting Point Of Need To Increase Traffic To Library Resources, James C. Miller Jan 2014

Targeting Point Of Need To Increase Traffic To Library Resources, James C. Miller

WRL Staff Scholarship

This paper examines the effect of creating LibGuides tailored to a student’s point of need and focuses on their potential to boost usage of library resources. In this study, LibGuides were designed for specific assignments and introduced to students during library instruction sessions. Pre‐ and Post‐LibGuide web traffic suggests that LibGuides increased web traffic to library resources. This article suggests that library resources should not only provide sources for assignments but also assist a student through the stages of completing an assignment. As a corollary benefit, creation of assignment‐specific LibGuides increased collaboration and discussion between faculty and librarians.


Participatory Action Research: Improving Professional Practices And Local Situations, Mary M. Somerville Jan 2014

Participatory Action Research: Improving Professional Practices And Local Situations, Mary M. Somerville

University Libraries Librarian and Staff Articles and Papers

Participatory Action Research employs social sciences research methods to develop actionable local knowledge. In seeking meaningful and inclusive ways of generating knowledge together in the workplace, Participatory Action Research practitioner–researchers combine action and reflection with theory and practice to improve local situations and enhance professional practices. Working with and for others, co-researchers evolve learning cycles that are practical and emergent, participatory and collaborative, emancipatory and democratic, and interpretive and local. In this case, the cyclical ‘methods in action’ orientation of Participatory Action Research is illustrated through examples from a North American academic library facility renovation initiative. Practical advice is offered …


Linking Literacy And Libraries In Global Communities, Shelley Jones Jan 2014

Linking Literacy And Libraries In Global Communities, Shelley Jones

Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

Merging global forces of knowledge, information, communication, economics and technology is resulting in the necessity for people everywhere to acquire a range of literacies and capabilities to engage with the world from an empowered disposition. Understanding the ways in which libraries such as the ones considered in this book can best facilitate literacy and learning is crucial. This book by Marlene Asselin and Roy Doiron, intended for those interested in learning more about small libraries on the forefront of bringing about social change, showcases 11 community libraries in marginalised communities from developing, transitional and developed countries. Asselin and Doiron consider …


Rfp Development: Collaborative, Iterative And Empowering, Lori Bowen Ayre Jan 2014

Rfp Development: Collaborative, Iterative And Empowering, Lori Bowen Ayre

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Taking Community To The World, Jamie Larue Jan 2014

Taking Community To The World, Jamie Larue

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Using Technology To Increase Community Engagement, Lori Bowen Ayre Jan 2014

Using Technology To Increase Community Engagement, Lori Bowen Ayre

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Building An Assessment Program In The Liberal Arts College Library, Lucretia Mcculley Jan 2014

Building An Assessment Program In The Liberal Arts College Library, Lucretia Mcculley

University Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications

Now in its fourth year, the Library Assessment Committee at the University of Richmond has made great strides in establishing a sustainable assessment program within Boatwright Library. Prior to 2008, limited staff, time, expertise, and commitment were barriers to establishing an ongoing assessment program. As with many other liberal arts college libraries, most of our assessment efforts had focused on information literacy, since instruction is integral to the library and the university's mission. Library surveys and other assessment methods had only received close attention when the university was embarking on its re-accreditation process. With the growing emphasis on assessment within …


Exploratory Study Of Online Refrence Services Of Libraries In Nigeria, Helen Nneka Eke Mrs, Vincent Onyeacholam Ekwelem Mr. Jan 2014

Exploratory Study Of Online Refrence Services Of Libraries In Nigeria, Helen Nneka Eke Mrs, Vincent Onyeacholam Ekwelem Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study reports an experiment that examines the availability of online reference services in libraries in Nigeria. 500 questionnaires were randomly distributed among Nigerian Library Association(NLA) conference attendees. The respondents were drawn from different types of libraries. A total of 311 questionnaires were usable, resulting in a 62 percent response rate. Data’s were analyzed using percentage cross tabulation. The majority of the participants in Nigeria indicated that they are not aware of the existence of Online Reference Services (ORS), yet the project has been in existence for years .The present study was conducted to address five research questions. First, what …


A Brief Library & Internet Glossary, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

A Brief Library & Internet Glossary, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Useful terms for a research project.


Analyzing Trade Magazine/Journal Articles, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Analyzing Trade Magazine/Journal Articles, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Help identifying trade publication articles and when to use them in academic research.


Analyzing Newspaper Articles, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Analyzing Newspaper Articles, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Help to decide when to use newspaper articles in academic research, where to find them and information needed to cite them.


Analyzing Magazine Articles, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Analyzing Magazine Articles, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Learn how to recognize magazine articles and choose when to use them in academic research.


Analyzing Journal Articles, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Analyzing Journal Articles, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Scholarly or academic journals are essential resources for doing academic research. While popular magazines like Time, Newsweek, and U.S. News & World Report are excellent sources of information on nearly any topic, they are written with the average reader in mind and do not include the depth of coverage that an academic researcher would need. For in‐depth examination of a topic, academic, scholarly publications should be the researcher's first choice.


Historical Background On Lis1001, Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Historical Background On Lis1001, Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Information about the library’s skills course, LIS1001: Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies.


What Is Research?, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

What Is Research?, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Overview of research and the role libraries play in it.


The Web Vs. Library Resources: A Research Rationale, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

The Web Vs. Library Resources: A Research Rationale, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Help understanding the type of information provided online and the type of information provided by a library.


Primary, Secondary, And Tertiary Sources, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Primary, Secondary, And Tertiary Sources, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Help identifying source materials for academic research.


Search Strategies: Internet Vs. Library Databases, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Search Strategies: Internet Vs. Library Databases, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Help understanding and constructing internet and library searches for more successful academic research.


What Is A Reference Collection?, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

What Is A Reference Collection?, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Help understanding a library's reference collection.


Peer Review, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Peer Review, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Help understanding peer review for successful academic research.


The Library's Catalog: From Cards To Databases, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

The Library's Catalog: From Cards To Databases, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Overview of the library's catalog and how to search it.


Information: What Is It? How Is It Organized?, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Information: What Is It? How Is It Organized?, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Overview of information in regards to academic research.


Government Documents, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Government Documents, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Information about government documents as potential research sources.


Evaluating Books & Other Lengthy Sources, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Evaluating Books & Other Lengthy Sources, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Help identifying characteristics/qualities to examine when evaluating books and longer sources for inclusion in an academic paper


Discovery Tool, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Discovery Tool, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Information on library discovery tools.


Developing A Research Vocabulary, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Developing A Research Vocabulary, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Help finding terminology that will aid in the discovery of relevant research materials.


Creating An Annotated Bibliography, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Creating An Annotated Bibliography, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

Help understanding the annotated bibliography and how to create one.


Conducting A Literature Review, Jim Alderman Jan 2014

Conducting A Literature Review, Jim Alderman

Beginning Library & Information Systems Strategies

The literature review is an integral part of any research project and is undertaken as a means of surveying what research has been conducted previously on a particular topic. There are many reasons for conducting a literature review, but one of the primary reasons is to establish a base line of what is already known on a topic before exploring the topic any further. The review typically involves a search of any previously published or presented materials that might have relevance to a prospective new study.