Evidence Based Library and Information Practice


EBLIP is an open access, peer reviewed journal published quarterly 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 5, No 2 (2010)

Table of Contents

Editorial

Thoughts on Reflection Abstract PDF
Denise Koufogiannakis 1-3
Editorial Responsibilities Abstract PDF
  4

Articles

The Life of the Space: Evidence from Nova Scotia Public Libraries Abstract PDF
Francine May, Fiona Black 5-34
The Balanced Scorecard: A Systemic Model for Evaluation and Assessment of Learning Outcomes? Abstract PDF
Tom Bielavitz 35-46
Developing the Role of a Health Information Professional in a Clinical Research Setting Abstract PDF
Helen M. Seeley, Christine Urquhart, Peter Hutchinson, John Pickard 47-62
Learning from Chatting: How Our Virtual Reference Questions Are Giving Us Answers Abstract PDF
Lorna Rourke, Pascal Lupien 63-74
Evaluating Qualitative Research Studies for Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Abstract PDF
Doug Suarez 75-85

Evidence Summaries

Citation Analysis Shows Promise as an Effective Tool for Monograph Collection Development Abstract PDF
Scott Marsalis 86-88
An Awareness of Library Patrons’ Social Styles May Play a Role in Librarians’ Satisfaction with the Reference Interview Abstract PDF
Cari Merkley 89-92
Sabbatical Options for Academic Librarians in the U.S. Vary Widely Abstract PDF
Heather Ganshorn 93-96
Neuroscientists’ Domain Knowledge Does Not Improve Search Performance in PubMed Abstract PDF
Giovanna Badia 97-99
Library School Curricula in the US Should Address Liaison Responsibilities for Students Interested in Academic Librarianship Abstract PDF
Nazi Torabi 100-102

Using Evidence in Practice

Mining E-mail to Improve Information Literacy Instruction Abstract PDF
Margy MacMillan 103-106

Classics

Gratification Theory Provides a Useful Framework for Understanding the Information Seeking Behaviours and Needs of Distinct Populations Abstract PDF
Kate Zoellner 107-110

EBL 101

Applicability: What Is It? How Do You Find It? Abstract PDF
Virginia Wilson 111-113

News/Announcements

Dates and Venue Announced for 6th International Evidence Based Library and Information Conference Abstract PDF
  114
Question, Find, Evaluate, Apply: Translating Evidence Based Practice into Library Instruction Abstract PDF
  115
Library and Information Science Research Coalition in the UK Launches First National Conference Abstract PDF
  116-117
Call for Studies on Quality Improvement for Inclusion in Systematic Review Abstract PDF
  118