EBLIP is an open access, peer reviewed journal that is published quarterly, hosted by the University of Alberta Learning Services, and supported by an international team of editorial advisors. The purpose of the journal is to provide a forum for librarians and other information professionals to discover research that may contribute to decision making in professional practice. EBLIP publishes original research and commentary on the topic of evidence based library and information practice, as well as reviews of previously published research (evidence summaries) on a wide number of topics.
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Vol 8, No 2 (2013)
Table of Contents
Editorial
| Barriers to Research and Evidence | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Alison Brettle | 1-2 |
| Editorial Responsibilities | HTML PDF |
| . . | 3 |
Features
| Current Themes in Academic Library Assessment: Select Papers from the 2010 Library Assessment Conference | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Martha Kyrillidou, Damon Jaggars | 4-8 |
| “What’s So Special about Special Collections?” Or, Assessing the Value Special Collections Bring to Academic Libraries | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Christian Dupont, Elizabeth Yakel | 9-21 |
| Striving for Excellence: Organizational Climate Matters | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Shelley Phipps, Brinley Franklin, Shikha Sharma | 22-35 |
| After the Data: Taking Action on ClimateQUAL® Results | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Elizabeth Mengel, Judith Smith, Elizabeth Uzelac | 48-59 |
| Marketing and Assessment in Academic Libraries: A Marriage of Convenience or True Love? | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Lynne Porat | 60-67 |
| LibQUAL+® and the Information Commons Initiative at Buffalo State College: 2003 to 2009 | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Eugene J. Harvey, Maureen Lindstrom | 68-84 |
| Longitudinal Assessment of “User-Driven” Library Commons Spaces | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Robert Fox, Ameet Doshi | 85-95 |
| Coding Practices for LibQUAL+® Open-Ended Comments | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Karen Neurohr, Eric Ackermann, Daniel P. O'Mahony, Lynda S. White | 96-113 |
| Still Bound for Disappointment? Another Look at Faculty and Library Journal Collections | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Jennifer Rutner, James Self | 114-128 |
| Analyzing the MISO Data: Broader Perspectives on Library and Computing Trends | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Laurie Allen, Neal Baker, Josh Wilson, Kevin Creamer, David Consiglio | 129-138 |
| Value of Libraries: Relationships Between Provision, Usage, and Research Outcomes | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Michael Jubb, Ian Rowlands, David Nicholas | 139-152 |
| Linking Information Seeking Patterns with Purpose, Use, Value, and Return On Investment of Academic Library Journals | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Donald W. King, Carol Tenopir | 153-162 |
| Measuring the Value of Library Resources and Student Academic Performance through Relational Datasets | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Margie Jantti, Brian Cox | 163-171 |
| Business Intelligence Infrastructure for Academic Libraries | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Joe Zucca | 172-182 |
| Building Scorecards in Academic Research Libraries: Performance Measurement and Organizational Issues | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Vivian Lewis, Steve Hiller, Elizabeth Mengel, Donna Tolson | 183-199 |
Articles
| “Ask, Acquire, Appraise”: A Study of LIS Practitioners Participating in an EBLIP Continuing Education Course | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Anthea Sutton, Andrew Booth, Pippa Evans | 200-213 |
| A Citation Analysis of the Classical Philology Literature: Implications for Collection Development | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Gregory A. Crawford | 214-224 |
| Data-Driven Decision Making: An Holistic Approach to Assessment in Special Collections Repositories | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Melanie Griffin, Barbara Lewis, Mark I. Greenberg | 225-238 |
Evidence Summaries
| Quality of Student Paper Sources Improves after Individual Consultation with Librarians | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Laura Newton Miller | 239-241 |
| Faculty Knowledge of Information Literacy Standards Has an Impact in the Classroom | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Giovanna Badia | 242-244 |
| Academic Librarians Would Benefit from Instruction on Conducting Research | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Annie M. Hughes | 245-247 |
| There is a Lack of Standardization in the Collection Development and Circulation Policies of Prison Library Services | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Michelle Dalton | 248-250 |
| Survey of the Information-Seeking Behaviour of Hospital Professionals at a Public Cancer Hospital in Greece Proves the Value of Hospital Libraries | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Antonio Primo DeRosa | 251-253 |
| For Non-expert Clinical Searches, Google Scholar Results are Older with Higher Impact while PubMed Results Offer More Breadth | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Carol Perryman | 254-257 |
| The Launch of a Joint Library/Writing Centre Online Course on Academic Integrity | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Cari Merkley | 258-260 |
| PubMed Central: An Essential Resource for Information Professionals and Researchers | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Joanne L. Jordan | 261-263 |
| Exploring the Disconnect Between Information Literacy Skills and Self-Estimates of Ability in First-Year Community College Students | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Heather Coates | 264-266 |
| Canadian Healthcare Practitioners’ Access to Evidence Based Information is Inequitable | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Maria Melssen | 267-269 |
Commentaries
| Building Evidence of the Value and Impact of Library and Information Services: Methods, Metrics and ROI | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Carol Tenopir | 270-274 |
EBL 101
| Research Methods: Mixed Methods Research | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Virginia Wilson | 275-277 |
News/Announcements
| The 7th International Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference (EBLIP7) is Just Weeks Away! | HTML PDF |
| . . | 278 |
| ACRL ULS Evidence-Based Librarianship Discussion at ALA Annual | HTML PDF |
| . . | 279 |
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