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The Censorship Phenomenon in College and Research Libraries: An Investigation of the Canadian Prairie Provinces, 1980‑1985
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Schrader, A.M., Herring, M., de Scossa, C.
Although college and research libraries in North America are generally thought to be immune to censorship pressures, no impartial research has been undertaken to date to verify this perception. A five-page questionnaire was mailed to the libraries of 68 postsecondary educational institutions in...
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Exploring the Research Knowledge Needs of Canadian Academic Librarians
2010-11-17
As academic librarians increasingly embrace the core value and challenge of engaging in research and scholarly work, and as senior library administrators continue to adopt evidence-based decision making, staff research knowledge and skills must be constantly and systematically developed and...
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Roving Reference with iPads: a study of the use of iPads as technological support and service assessment
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Abstract: Libraries continue to put effort into providing on-line and self-serve access to materials to reflect changing technological possibilities and expectations. Online solutions work for offsite and internet connected patrons but many patrons still physically work in library space, may not...
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Assessment of the Research Learning Needs of University of Saskatchewan Librarians: A Case Study
Download2011-05-14
Vicki Williamson, Alvin M Schrader, Ali Shiri
As academic librarians with faculty status increasingly embrace research engagement as a core value and requirement, one of the little studied questions is the extent to which they possess the requisite knowledge and skills to conduct high quality research and scholarship, and what further...
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Roving Reference with iPads: a study of the use of iPads as technological support and service assessment [presentation slides]
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Presentation slides for paper presented at World Library and Information Congress : 77th IFLA General Conference and Assembly 13-18 August 2011, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Conference Session 197:Innovative information services in the digital environment. Hosted by Reference and Information Services...
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Assessment of the Research Learning Needs of the University of Saskatchewan Librarians: A Case Study
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Shiri, Ali , Schrader, Alvin , Williamson, Vicki
As academic librarians with faculty status increasingly embrace research engagement as a core value and requirement, one of the little-studied questions is the extent to which they possess the requisite knowledge and skills to conduct high-quality research and scholarship and what further...