2024
- Efficiency of ChatGPT to Support Systematic Review Searching Compared to Established Searching Practices — Janice Kung (University of Alberta) and Catherine Boden (University of Saskatchewan).
- Researchers’ Perspectives Regarding Emerging Challenges in Sensitive Research Data Management in Québec — Alisa Beth Rod (McGill University), Caroline Baril (Calcul Québec), Teresa Bascik (Université de Montréal), and Stéphanie Pham-Dang (Université de Montréal).
- Comprehensive Study on the Impacts of EDI initiatives on Racialized Librarians at Canadian Academic Libraries — Tina Liu and Jennie Fallis (McGill University)
Previous Awards
2023
- Abeer Siddiqui (McMaster University), ‘Embedding Information Literacy & Community-Engaged Research into Science Curricula.’
- Heather Cunningham & Julia Martyniuk (University of Toronto), Jill Boruff, Sabine Calleja, & Alisa Beth Rod (McGill University), Ani Orchanian-Cheff (University Health Network), Alix Pincivy (Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine), and Daniela Ziegler (Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal), ‘Health Sciences Librarians’ Attitudes and Behaviours Regarding the Documentation and Sharing of Knowledge Synthesis Search Strategies.’
2022
Graduate Student:
- Poppy Nicolette Riddle (Master of Information Management Student at Dalhousie University) for her usability study, ‘Visual idioms to reduce uncertainty, anxiety, and frustration during exploratory search by scholars.’
Practicing Librarians:
- Erin Fields, Kayla Lar-Son, Donna Langille, Kate Harrison (University of British Columbia), Gabrielle Lamontagne (BC Campus), and Ann Ludbrook (Toronto Metropolitan University), ‘Foregrounding Indigenous Perspectives: Community and Collaborator Affinities and Conflicts in Open Education.’
2021
Practicing Librarians:
- Mindy Thuna, Caitlin Tillman, and Naz Torabi (University of Toronto), ‘Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Collection Development Practices in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine: How does it look like?’
- Chloe Lei & Megan Fitzgibbons (Concordia University), ‘Uncovering Academic Librarians’ Transformative Learning Experiences Related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Using Appreciative Inquiry.’
- Melissa A. Rothfus (Dalhousie University), ‘Researcher Perspectives on Obstacles and Facilitators of Open Scholarship at a Canadian University.’
2020
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Practicing Librarians:
- Mê-Linh Lê, Christine Neilson, & Janice Winkler (University of Manitoba), ‘Benchmarking Support and Training Needs for Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences Librarians’ Involvement in Systematic Reviews’ — There is also a Benchmarking Support and Training Needs for Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences Librarians’ Involvement in Systematic Reviews’ presentation.
- Jennifer Zerkee (Simon Fraser University) & Stephanie Savage (University of British Columbia), ‘Canada’s Copyright Act Review: Implications for Fair Dealing and Higher Education‘
- Jessica Lange (McGill University) & Sarah Severson (University of Alberta), ‘Organizational Structure and Workflows For Canadian Scholarly Journals.‘
- Cecilia Tellis (University of Ottawa), Maha Kumaran (University of Saskatchewan), & Victoria Ho (University of Manitoba), ‘Applying a critical theory and anti-oppression framework to EDI work in libraries.’
2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
2015
2014
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2012
- Michael Groenendyk (Dalhousie University), ‘3D Printing and Scanning at the Dalhousie Libraries: A Case Study.’ Read the full report
Blog post about the 3D model collection for the Dalhousie Libraries’ Libvine blog: 3D model collection
- John Durno (University of Victoria), ‘Digital archaeology in the University of Victoria archives: A case study.’
2011
2010
2009
- Laura E. Briggs Learning Services Librarian (Collections), UBC Okanagan Library, ‘More than a Rubber Stamp? The Role of Collection Librarians in Curriculum Consultations.’ – Study not conducted
- Dean Giustini, Reference Librarian, University of British Columbia, UBC Biomedical Branch Library, ‘Canadian academic librarians and their use of social media: a two-phase survey.’¦ A survey of Canadian academic librarians and their use of social media Wiki ¦ ‘Canadian academic librarians and their use of social media: a two-phase survey’ Preliminary Report
- Kristin Hoffmann, Research & Instructional Librarian, The University of Western Ontario and Selinda Berg, Clinical Medicine Librarian, University of Windsor, ‘Co-op placements in academic libraries: Their role in the formation of librarians’ professional identity.’
2008