There are numerous benefits for a researcher to involve a librarian in their knowledge synthesis project. Previously published studies have shown that librarians perform more precise searches when compared to expert searching clinicians, and that there is a correlation between librarian co-authors on systematic reviews and higher quality search strategies and methodological reporting. However, does librarian involvement make a difference when it comes to publication venue? With this projec...

Welcome and opening remarks from Christine Smith, chair of the Concordia Library Research Forum committee. Recording: https://youtu.be/2YKgLVSJtvQ

Our CARL-funded research project aimed to understand how marginalized graduate students at our institutions adapted to the pandemic situation, particularly in their research activities, with the goal of providing recommendations on policy enhancements to create more inclusive research environments. The focus of our presentation would be on discussing lessons learned from the study, and the resulting policy recommendations. The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges to the ed...

Recent library literature conveys an increasing interest in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) practices for improving library services. How does the literature explore DEIA education practices and training initiatives for library employees, including those who provide frontline reference services? What are examples of strategies for increasing awareness of DEIA topics among frontline reference workers, training reference staff to provide more inclusive or accessible se...

Many librarians suspect a misalignment between what students actually need to facilitate curricular research, what librarians think students need, and the librarian-curated tools created to meet those perceived needs. Specifically, academic librarians often create online, asynchronously accessible, research guides in order to aggregate relevant sources and outline research strategies.  Unfortunately, two problems persist: 1) If created without a specific request, guides may not...

Instructional video tutorials have been a commonly adopted method for library instructors to extend their reach as teachers. The limitations of one-shot instruction sessions often require ingenuitive approaches to harness student attention and equip them with the skills and attitudinal awareness to successfully navigate academic library research. One way to extend instructional work is to implement video tutorials before or after a one-shot session. Practical research skills are often frui...

By reviewing SSHRC grant projects between 2015–2022, this research intends to determine which recipients have published their findings in peer-reviewed scholarly journals, whether funding was used to cover the cost of an APC, and, if so, was a transformative agreement applied. This research intends to gain insight into:Have the publishing practices of early-career Social Sciences and Humanities researchers have shifted,a. If so, has this occurred more within specific discip...

Closing remarks from Pat Riva, Interim University Librarian, Concordia University. Recording: https://youtu.be/D0jUMPnm2nA