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SUMMARY:Workshop: Institutional Open Science Exchange (By Invitation Only)
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	Workshop: Institutional Open Science Exchange (By Invitation Only)\n\n			October 30\, 2026\n	  –\n08:30\n	  –\n13:00\nEDT\n	 \nThe University of Ottawa Library and the Canadian Association of Research Libraries invite you to participate in a half‑day\, discussion‑focused workshop on Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, immediately following the Canadian Open Science Conference (COSC 2026) at the University of Ottawa.  \nThis workshop invites institutional delegations —library directors\, open science and scholarly communication librarians\, and research office representatives — to come together with other stakeholders to reflect on conference themes\, exchange experiences\, and identify practical actions to advance open science locally. Through facilitated conversations and small‑group activities\, participants will explore shared challenges\, compare approaches\, and help shape adaptable action pathways for their institutions. \nThe workshop will be held at the University of Ottawa Library:Learning Crossroads\, room MRT248145 Jean-Jacques Luissier\, ON K1N 6N5Campus MapParking information \nFor more information about workshop registration\, please contact Elizabeth Kalbfleisch at elizabeth.kalbfleisch@carl-abrc.ca. \n					\n									Workshop Program Schedule\n					 \n\n	University of Ottawa Library – Learning Crossroads\n\n145 Jean-Jacques Luissier\n		\n		Ottawa\,\n	Ontario\n	K1N 6N5\n	Canada\n\n\n	+ Google Map
URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/carl-open-science-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Ottawa Library – Learning Crossroads\, 145 Jean-Jacques Luissier\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6N5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Assessment Community of Practice October Call: Qualitative and UX-centered Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 30\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET \nRegistration \nCARL’s Library Assessment Community of Practice reconvenes on October 30th to explore practical applications of qualitative and UX-centered assessment methods. \nJoin us in a conversational environment as colleagues share their experiences applying these approaches to collections\, spaces\, websites\, and chatbots\, as well as to better understand the needs and behaviours of specific user groups. The session will feature six brief presentations\, followed by a Q&A and additional time for further discussion at the end. \nSo grab a Hallowe’en candy bucket full of treats and join us for a cauldron full of assessment insights\, methods and practical takeaways. \nPresenters and topics are as follows: \n\n\n\nTitle\nPresenter(s)\n\n\nOn the Effectiveness of an Exploratory\, Largely Qualitative\, Five-Minute Survey Questionnaire\nZe’ev Schneider\nCollection Development Librarian\nLibrary of Parliament\n\n\nA snack for your thoughts: Lessons learned from pop-up assessment\n(Web UX)\nCourtney Lundrigan\nHead Engagement & Learning\nUVic Libraries\n&\nCaitlin Keenan\nWeb Integration Librarian\nUVic Libraries\n\n\nWebsite UX Guerrilla Testing\nBryson Duda\nTechnical Specialist\n&\nRomany Craig\nLiaison Librarian\nUniversity of Lethbridge\n\n\nSpace observations: when\, why\, and how\nAmy Paterson\nAssessment & User Experience Librarian\nThompson Rivers University\n\n\nChatbot Testing: Insights into Library Users\nAlys Zhao\nUser Experience Coordinator\nUniversity of Waterloo\n\n\nWhat the Data Tell Us About Graduate Students and the Library\nJuliene McLaughlin\nAssessment & UX Librarian\nUniversity of Guelph\n&\nRobin Bergart\nAssessment & UX Librarian\nUniversity of Guelph\n\n\n\n  \nThis session will not be recorded. Automated live translation will be available in French. To learn more about the community and becoming a member\, visit Assessment Community of Practice.
URL:https://www.carl-abrc.ca/event/assessment-community-of-practice-october-call-qualitative-and-ux-centered-assessment/
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