26 articles in this issue
Lorie A. Kloda
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Virginia Wilson
Margaret E. Henderson
Shailoo Bedi, Jenaya Webb
AbstractObjective – As librarians and researchers, we are deeply curious about how our library users navigate and experience our library spaces. Although we have some data about users’ experiences and wayfinding strategies at our libraries, including anec... see more
Carolyn Doi
AbstractObjectives – This project had two stated objectives: 1) to compare the location and concentration of Saskatchewan-based large ensembles (bands, orchestras, choirs) within the province, with the intention to draw conclusions about the history of co... see more
Lise Doucette
Shannon Lucky, Joseph E. Rubin
Marjorie Mitchell
Andrew D. Asher
AbstractObjective – This article evaluates the usage and user experience of the Herman B Wells Library’s Learning Commons, a newly renovated technology and learning centre that provides services and spaces tailored to undergraduates’ academic needs at Ind... see more
Jan C. Horner
AbstractObjective – To compare the usage of print and ebooks received on University of Manitoba’s e-preferred YBP approval plan as well as to examine cost per use for the approval print books and ebooks.Methods – Usage data was compiled for books received... see more
John Pell
AbstractObjective – The objective of this study was to devise an assessment plan to determine if repeat attendance at two library instruction sessions is statistically associated with overall assignment scores or specific assignment qualities. Methods – T... see more
Alexei Botchkarev
AbstractObjective – The primary objective was to examine online journal database usage statistics for a provincial ministry of health in the context of evidence based decision-making. In addition, the study highlights implementation of the Journal Access ... see more
Lauren H. Mandel
AbstractObjective – Often people enter libraries focused on their primary information needs and haven't considered their need for spatial information to find their way to what they need. This presents unique wayfinding information challenges for libraries... see more
Denise Pan, Gabrielle Wiersma
Rachel Elizabeth Scott
A Review of:Shao, X., & Purpur, G. (2016). Effects of information literacy skills on student writing and course performance. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 42(6), 670-678. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2016.08.006Abstract Objective – To measu... see more
Kelley Wadson
A Review of:Henry, J., Glauner, D., & Lefoe, G. (2015). A double shot of information literacy instruction at a community college. Community & Junior College Libraries, 21(1-2), 27-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02763915.2015.1120623AbstractObjective – To e... see more
Lindsay J. Alcock
A Review of:Swanberg, S. M., Dennison, C. C., Farrell, A., Machel, V., Marton, C., O'Brien, K. K., … & Holyoke, A. N. (2016). Instructional methods used by health sciences librarians to teach evidence-based practice (EBP): a systematic review. Journal of ... see more
Ann Glusker
A Review of:Wildgaard, L. E., & Lund, H. (2016). Advancing PubMed? A comparison of third-party PubMed/Medline tools. Library Hi Tech, 34 (4), 669-684. http://dx.doi.org/doi: 10.1108/LHT-06-2016-0066AbstractObjective – To compare the functionality of thir... see more
Elizabeth Margaret Stovold
A Review of:Hanneke, R., & O’Brien, K. K. (2016). Comparison of three web-scale discovery services for health sciences research. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 104(2), 109-117. http://dx.doi.org/10.3163/1536-5050.104.2.004AbstractObjective – ... see more
Sue F. Phelps
A Review of:Maloney, K., & Kemp, J. H. (2015). Changes in reference question complexity following the implementation of a proactive chat system: Implications for practice. College & Research Libraries, 76(7), 959-974. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.76.7.95... see more
Heather MacDonald
A Review of:Chan, E. K., Mune, C., Wang, Y., & Kendall, S. L. (2016). Three years of unmediated document delivery: An analysis and consideration of collection development priorities. Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 35(1), 42-51. Retrieved from: http... see more
Stephanie Krueger
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Carol L. Perryman
A Review of:Meier, J. J. (2016). The future of academic libraries: Conversations with today’s leaders about tomorrow. Portal: Libraries and the Academy, 16(2), 263-288. Retrieved from http://muse.jhu.edu/article/613842AbstractObjective – To understand aca... see more