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 7, No 4 (2012)
Table of Contents
Editorial
| Evidence and Ethics | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Alison Brettle | 1-3 |
| Editorial Responsibilities | Abstract PDF HTML |
| . . | 4 |
Articles
| Academic Librarians’ Conception and Use of Evidence Sources in Practice | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Denise Koufogiannakis | 5-24 |
| Collection Usage Pre- and Post-Summon Implementation at the University of Manitoba Libraries | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Lisa O'Hara | 25-34 |
| Teaching Literacy: Methods for Studying and Improving Library Instruction | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Meggan Houlihan, Amanda Click | 35-51 |
| Independent Searching During One-Shot Information Literacy Instruction Sessions: Is It an Effective Use of Time? | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Rebekah Willson | 52-67 |
| Implementing the Critical Friend Method for Peer Feedback among Teaching Librarians in an Academic Setting | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Yvonne Hultman Özek, Gudrun Edgren, Katarina Jandér | 68-81 |
| Key Performance Indicators in Irish Hospital Libraries: Developing Outcome-Based Metrics to Support Advocacy and Service Delivery | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Michelle Dalton | 82-95 |
Evidence Summaries
| Graduate Students Report Strong Acceptance and Loyal Usage of Google Scholar | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Lisa Shen | 96-98 |
| Novice Academic Librarians Provide Insight into Choosing Their Careers, Graduate School Education, and First Years on the Job | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Carol D Howe | 99-101 |
| Traditional Factors of Fit, Perceived Quality, and Speed of Publication Still Outweigh Open Access in Authors’ Journal Selection Criteria | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Michelle Dalton | 102-104 |
| Public Library Training Program for Older Adults Addresses Their Computer and Health Literacy Needs | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Cari Merkley | 105-107 |
| Several Factors of Library Publishing Services Facilitate Scholarly Communication Functions | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Leslie Bussert | 108-110 |
| Evidence from Students’ Information Seeking Diaries Underscores the Importance of Including Librarians in Undergraduate Education | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Maria Melssen | 111-113 |
| Courses Studied by New York Librarianship Students Affect Their Perceived Readiness for Employment | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Kirsty Sheila Thomson | 117-118 |
Review Articles
| Embedded Academic Librarianship: A Review of the Literature | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Stephanie J. Schulte | 122-138 |
Commentaries
| The Evolution of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, Part I: Defining EBLIP | Abstract PDF HTML |
| Jonathan D. Eldredge | 139-145 |
News/Announcements
| EPLIP 7 Call for Abstracts and Conference Update | Abstract PDF HTML |
| . . | 146-147 |
| Call for Submissions: Information: Interactions and Impact (i³) | Abstract PDF HTML |
| . . | 148-149 |
| Beta Phi Mu/LRRT Research Paper Award for 2013 | Abstract PDF HTML |
| . . | 150-151 |
| LIRG Research Scan Award – Call for Proposals | Abstract PDF HTML |
| . . | 152-153 |
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