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2016-11-04
Chatterley, Trish, Koufogiannakis, Denise
Presentation given at the Charleston Conference: Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition, Oct. 31 - Nov. 5, 2016. Abstract: In April of 2014, the University of Alberta Libraries (UAL) made a major shift in how we acquire monographs, moving from a distributed, subject selector-focused, slip-based...
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Decolonization of Arctic Library and Archives Metadata (DALAM) Thematic Network Update: January 2023
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Describes the activities of the University of the Arctic Thematic Network on Decolonization of Arctic Library and Archives Metadata (DALAM) to January 2023.
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Decolonizing Description: Changing Metadata in Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Laroque, Sheila, Carr-Wiggin, Anne, Bigelow, Ian, Koufogiannakis, Denise, Farnel, Sharon, Lar-Son, Kayla, Feisst, Debbie
This presentation provides an overview of the work of the University of Alberta Libraries to examine and revise its descriptive metadata practices to more accurately, appropriately, and respectfully represent Indigenous peoples and contexts. The presentation was given at the Netspeed Library...
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Developing Strong Data Roots in Fertile Library Soil: e-Science in Canadian Libraries
2013-06-01
Part of a CLA panel presentation entitled, \"Canadian eResearch Community: A Reunion and an Invitation.\" Collectively and individually Canadian academic libraries are turning our energy and resources towards eResearch/eScience initiatives. Initiatives may include data management, institutional...
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2023-11-01
This is a re-creation and consolidation of a 2012 article written by UAlberta librarians Maria Tan and David Sulz discussing library visits while travelling. They recount some interesting anecdotes; offer a starter checklist of ideas for observations, questions, and conversations starters; pose...
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2008
There is no one right way to organize a library and its systems; so much depends on the organizers and the users, and the ongoing commitment of time, effort, and money is theoretically without limits. The benefits enjoyed by the EJCA library include a belief among members that a library is a...
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2012-11-07
The University of Alberta Libraries undertook a creative patron-driven acquisition project in order to more fully meet user needs as well as to evaluate current collection development procedures. The project was unique in that it involved on-demand purchase of both print and electronic titles,...