POSTER SESSIONS
Trade Show – Friday, June 1, 2012
presenters will be available 11:30 to 1:30

Poster 1 - CAMPUS: Using NFB.ca in Your Library

This session presents librarians and educators with an overview of the functionality and tools featured on the new CAMPUS website. We will explore new films (as part of the 2500+ available for on-demand streaming), interactive projects and lesson plans. Of particular relevance to librarians, we will navigate through the MARC Records feature available for CAMPUS librarian subscribers.

Presenter: Claudia Sicondolfo, Workshop Promotion and Coordination – NFB.ca, National Film Board of Canada

Poster 2 - The Availability of Think Tank Literature in Canadian Academic Libraries

Think tanks are in the business of creating innovative ideas to address policy issues. These ideas are disseminated through timely and well-researched publications. Through an analysis of academic databases and catalogue holdings, this study speaks to the availability of publications from six of Canada’s think tanks in eight of Canada’s major academic research institutions.

Presenter:    
Zachary Osborne, Head Librarian, Toronto Botanical Garden

Poster 3 - E-Course Reserve at the University of Ottawa Brian Dickson Law Library: A Pilot Project

This poster describes my e- course reserve project while interning with the University of Ottawa Brian Dickson Law Library in 2011. This project aims to replace the print versions of current course reserve collections in the Law Library with digital copies, such as e-journals, e-books, and web resources. This can help the library to free up space and also help to promote an e-learning environment.

Presenters:   
Channarong Intahchomphoo, Student, The School of Information Studies, University of Ottawa
Margo Jeske, Director of the University of Ottawa, Brian Dickson Law Library

Poster 4 - Special Collections in the Pride Library (UWO): The Closet Collection and The Queer Graphica Collection

The Closet and the Queer Graphica Collections consist of mostly homosexual erotic pulp novels and comic books. The projects to organize, catalogue, and create subject access to these collections have been driven by volunteers and work-study students. Original descriptors have been used to provide subject access to these works.

Presenters:
Margaret (Peggy) McEachreon, Project Manager (volunteer), Pride Library, University of Western Ontario
Sarah Barriage, MLIS Graduate, Pride Library, University of Western Ontario

Poster 5 - Korean-Canadian Heritage Archives Project

The Korean-Canadian Heritage Archives project seeks to create an online searchable database which serves as an information hub for materials relating to Korean-Canadian culture and history. This project aims not only to deal with existing catalogued material, but also to accumulate previously undocumented primary sources relating to Korean-Canadians.

Presenter:    
Hana Kim, Korea Studies Librarian, University of Toronto

Poster 6 - Are We Ready? Public Library Services for a Diversifying Older Adult Population

A combination of qualitative and quantitative findings will allow for a comprehensive view of the current state of Canadian urban public library services, programs, collections and policies that serve older adults, and will gauge the preparedness of this essential social institution for upcoming demographic changes. 

Presenter:    
Nicole Dalmer, MLIS Graduate Student, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta

Poster 7 - Expanding 'Self Service' in a Large Science Library

Faced with decreasing staff and an increasing student population, this academic science library took several steps to maintain, and in some cases even increase, access to collections, library space and research help by increasing self service options for library users. Planning, issues, assessment and the exploration of future steps for further increases in self service options are shared. 

Presenter:    
Deborah L. Meert, Head, Research & Instructional Services, Allyn & Betty Taylor Library, University of Western Ontario

Poster 8 - Research Can Be Fun

Carleton University library instructors taught one of the courses in the annual Enrichment Mini Course Program called "Research can be fun" in May of 2010. It was one of the fifty, week-long, mini courses that local high school students attend and learn in a post secondary setting every May. This was the first time library staff taught a week long course and which rated excellent by the students.

Presenters:    
Susan Tudin, Subject Specialist, Carleton University Library
Margaret McLeod, Subject Specialist, Reference Services, Carleton University Library

Poster 9 - Collaboration Done Right – How Library Engagement Can Lead to Student Success

This poster will showcase the collaboration between the Library's Data Specialist and a Librarian as they drew upon their particular areas of expertise to provide an interactive and engaging class where students were also expected to actively participate in the three-hour library session. The poster will highlight successes and challenges of the collaboration as well as plans for the future.

Presenters:   
Jeannie An, RJC Research Services Librarian, McMaster University
Vivek Jadon, Data Specialist, Mills Memorial Library, McMaster University

Poster 10 - Des nouvelles de Gatineau!

Gain new ideas to support local authors; learn how to organize a literary contest; discover a unique way to create local literature. The literary contest Des nouvelles de Gatineau encouraged the French creative writing community. Participants wrote short stories set in a recognizable Gatineau location. Three laureates were awarded prizes totalling $1800.

Presenter:    
Kayleigh Felice, Communications and Marketing Librarian, Bibliothèque municipale de Gatineau

Poster 11 - Imagine…… TD Summer Reading Club 2012 Program

Welcome to Imagine! the TD Summer Reading Club's 2012 program exploring the world of fantasy and adventure! You will be charmed by fantasy novels, enthralled by tales of wonder and discover the strange and mysterious world of Gothic and steampunk! Come and see what the summer of 2012 holds for children at your library!

Presenters:   
Lianne Fortin, Program manager TD Summer Reading Club, Library and Archives Canada
Lisa Heggum, Children and Youth Advocate for Library Services, Toronto Public Library

Poster 12 - Creating a Buzz at Your Library - Film Event Planning On the Fly

Want to enhance your library’s presence and promote its resources? Look no further than your own film collection! Last spring, McGill University’s Macdonald Campus Library hosted its first-ever film screening with a special director’s Q & A. This poster presentation will share lessons learned from this collaborative outreach effort, and provide some key steps to hosting a library film event.

Presenter:    
Vincci Lui, Liaison Librarian, McGill University

Poster 13 - Cancelled

Libraries and Canada’s Economic Action Plan

Poster 14 - Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Open Data, APIs, and Other Web Services for the Lay Librarian

Open Data, APIs, and web services are terms that are cropping up more and more frequently, however, they should not be shied away from for lack of technical understanding. This poster will illuminate some of the light theoretical/ethical reasoning for sharing data openly, while also presenting concrete examples of evaluation, usage, and implementation of these resources. 

Presenter:    
Max Neuvians, Student, School of Information Studies, University of Ottawa

Poster 15 - Visible Minority Librarians Network

A network for visible minority librarians in Canada has been established. There are eleven foundational members and two moderators: Maha Kumaran and Heather Cai. This presentation will provide us the opportunity to network with other librarians interested in minority issues as they pertain to libraries, librarians and the populations they serve. 

Presenters:   
Maha Kumaran, SHIRP Librarian, Health Sciences Library, University of Saskatchewan
Heather Cai, Information Technology Services Librarian, McGill University

Poster 16 - Enhancing the Undergraduate Research Experience Through Cooperation Between the University of Alberta Libraries and the Undergraduate Research Initiative

Cooperation between the University of Alberta Libraries and the new U of A Undergraduate Research Initiative has allowed the Libraries to be actively involved in supporting undergraduate research by working closely with the URI; working with students planning and organizing a symposium; and developing a LibGuide for ongoing support. The challenges and successes of this relationship will be shared.

Presenter:    
Jorden Smith, Public Services Librarian, University of Alberta

Poster 17 - Citation Analysis Your Tool for Collection Development & Enhanced Liaison Services

This poster will illustrate the use of citation analysis as tool for understanding the complex landscape of research publishing in the humanities and social sciences.  Results of a current citation study will be presented and tips on conducting a similar study in your library will be covered.

Presenters:   
Christine Brown, Head, Humanities & Social Science Library, University of Alberta
Denis Lacroix, Public Services Librarian, University of Alberta

Poster 18 - Analysis of the Summon Service at Ryerson University

Web Scale discovery services have become the holy grail for libraries to stay relevant to a generation that 'Googles' its way through research. But, do these discovery services improve learning? Does finding information faster equate to finding the most appropriate research? Our project is to analyse the learning outcomes of students at Ryerson University using Search Everything, powered by Summon

Presenters:   
Kevin Manuel, Librarian, Ryerson University
May Yan, Librarian, Ryerson University

Poster 19 - All Our Sisters: Unite Our Voices and Be the Change

How does a public library fit into a strategy on safe communities and housing security? Come and hear about the three year journey of the London Public Library participating and leading the All Our Sisters National Forum on Women and Homelessness. This resulted in improved partnerships, active community development, more knowledgeable staff and capacity building in the community.

Presenters:   
Heather McDonald, Information Services Librarian, London Public Library
Shelly Yeo, Director Transition & Community Programs, Women’s Community House

Poster 20 - Interlibrary Loan and Research Activity in Canada: Is There a Connection?

This examination of data from Canadian academic libraries will reveal whether correlations can be made between interlibrary loan borrowing activity and research activity at Canadian academic institutions. The contribution of other factors that may affect interlibrary loan borrowing, such as library budgets and institutional size, will also be reviewed. 

Presenters:   
Joanna Duy, Associate Librarian, Concordia University Libraries
Vincent Lariviere, Professeur adjoint, Université de Montréal

Poster 21 - Knowledge for All: An Open Index for Scholarly Journal Literature

Knowledge for All is a game-changing, collaborative project to develop the first free, open tool of its kind for discovering, sharing and accessing scholarly journal literature. Our presentation will showcase the latest projects, demo the tool and invite your feedback and participation as we continue to grow this dynamic project for the benefit international library and academic community.

Presenters:   
Michelle Gruda, Engagement Coordinator, Knowledge for All
Mark Leggott, Founding Director, Knowledge for All

Poster 22 - CLA’s 2011 National Salary Survey

The 2011 National Salary Survey garnered responses from information professionals across Canada in both official languages. This bilingual session will present an analysis of the results, comprising respondents’ salaries, benefits, demographics, and characteristics of both employer and employment. 

Presenters:   
Jordana King, Information Specialist, Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Heather Moulaison, Assistant Professor, School of Information Science and Learning Tech., Universit of Missouri

Poster 23 - CANCELLED

Poster 24 - Student Pathways to Library Learning

Students follow a number of pathways when doing research. What are the preferred directions students take to learn about library resources and services and who do they ask for help from along the way. This poster will present findings from three focus groups of Humanities and Social Science undergraduate students at the University of Saskatchewan.

Presenter:
Jo Ann Murphy - Head, Murray Library, University of Saskatchewan

Poster 25 - Power-up! Building a Game Collection in an Academic Library:
The Experience of Carleton University Library

In 2008, Carleton University Library began purchasing games to support courses in game development in the Schools of Computer Science. Games are not traditional materials for an academic library and the rapid growth of the game collection faced a number of challenges and some controversy. However, the collection has fostered a successful working relationship with faculty in Computer Science and Information Technology, drew together interested staff within the Library and remains popular with students.

Presenters:
Emma Cross, Cataloguing Librarian, Carleton University Library
Robert Smith, Subject Specialist, Computer Science, Electronics, Carleton University Library

Poster 26 - Meeting the Needs of Graduate Students: For Today and Tomorrow

Grad students are entering university campuses at a growing rate. What is being done by libraries to meet their specific needs? Hear what we learned from graduate biology students, and new interactions with that department. Learn about the practical skills initiatives at Carleton and what the library is doing to meet the university goals to help students from all subject areas transition from academia to the workplace.

Presenters:
Laura Newton Miller, Science & Engineering Librarian, Carleton University
Janice Scammell, Acting Head, Reference Services, Carleton University
Alana Skwarok, Reference Librarian, Carleton University

Poster 27 - Forays into the Brave New (Digital) World: A Joint-Session on the University of Alberta Libraries’ Strategies on Enhancing the Undergraduate Research Experience & the Deployment of Social Media Technologies

This session will address enhancing the undergraduate research experience and the deployment of social media technologies at the University of Alberta Libraries. The presenters will share the findings of their projects completed during their University of Alberta Academic Internship Programs, under the guidance of Kit Wilson and Sarah Polkinghorne.

Presenter:
Jason Wong, Public Services Librarian, Academic Librarian Internship Program, Winspear Business Reference Library

Poster 28 - Reframing “How We Done It Good” Research Publications

"How I done it good" research papers, while important, often focus on a specialized local case. Added value comes from placing research results within the wider community of library research. Using citation analysis as an example, we share strategies for communicating results in a way that is replicable and comparable.

Presenters:
Lise Doucette, Research and Instructional Services Librarian, University of Western Ontario
Marni Harrington, Librarian, Graduate Resource Centre, University of Western Ontario
Bruce Fyfe, Research and Instructional Services Librarian, University of Western Ontario
Kristin Hoffmann, Information Services Librarian, University of Western Ontario
Courtney Waugh, Research and Instructional Services Librarian, University of Western Ontario

Poster 29 - Libraries Going Green

Visit our poster presentation to find easy greening projects that will benefit your library, staff, users, community or institution, and the environment. We present best practices for libraries to make ecologically sustainable change. Learn from two libraries: a small public library that has been on the path to sustainability for six years and a large academic library that has just struck a sustainability committee. Both libraries are looking forward to a bright green future!

Presenters:
Julie Jones, Liaison Librarian for Human Geography and Urban Planning, McGill University
Tara Matsuzaki, Librarian, West Vancouver Memorial Library

Poster 30 - CAMPUS: Using NFB.ca in your Library

This session presents librarians and educators with an overview of the functionality and tools featured on the new CAMPUS website. We will explore new films (as part of the 2500+ available for on-demand streaming), interactive projects and lesson plans. Of particular relevance to librarians, we will navigate through the MARC Records feature available for CAMPUS librarian subscribers.

Presenter: Claudia Sicondolfo, Workshop Coordination and Promotion, NFB.ca, National Film Board of Canada