Browsing by Author "Clarke, Helen"

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    Assessing Discovery; University of Calgary
    (2013-11-06) Beatty, Susan; Clarke, Helen; Pasterfield, Andrew; Koltutsky, Laura; Lipton, Saundra; Jones, Rhiannon; Au Yeung, Tim; Pival, Paul R.; Sahadath, Catelynne; Drewes, Kathy; Brown, David
    In fall 2012 the University of Calgary Library launched a new home page that incorporated a Summon powered Single Search Box with customized “bento box” results display. Search at the U of C now combines a range of metadata sources for discovery and customized mapping of database recommender and LibGuide into a unified display. The Discovery User Experience Team and the Systems Group in the library have engaged in extensive assessment of user reactions both prior to and since this change, including log file analysis, surveys, and usability testing.
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    Controlling the Popular: Canadian Memory Institutions and Popular Culture
    (Athabasca University, 2010-01-18) Hemmings, Mary; Pannekoek, Frits; Clarke, Helen
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    Globalization and scholarly communication : a story of Canadian marginalization
    (University of Calgary Press, 2007) Pannekoek, Frits; Clarke, Helen; Waller, Andrew
    This book chapter argues that Canadian academic libraries have largely failed to maximize the opportunity to develop a national information infrastructure. As a result, they operate in an environment where information is often under the control of corporate interests and other nations. For instance, Canadian scholarly communication is affected by American legislation (e.g. The USA PATRTIOT Act) and governmental rulings (e.g. rulings of the Office of Foreign Asset Controls). While some discussion has taken place, there is an overall lack of a national dialogue on how to ameliorate this situation. There is also evidence that access to Canadian digital content within Canada is selective.
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    The library research process: theory and reality
    (University of Calgary, 1996-11) Hunter, Maureen; Clarke, Helen; Lipton, Saundra; Library; Libraries & Cultural Resources; University of Calgary
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    Making measurement of use
    (2007-01-26) Clarke, Helen
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    Making Measurement of Use
    (2010-07-09T17:40:58Z) Clarke, Helen
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    Neo-reference, getting ready for real change
    (2009-10-23T22:36:10Z) Beatty, Susan; Clarke, Helen
    What is the future of reference? This presentation will contemplate a future where a new reference service must emerge. We have two choices. We can be traditionalists. We can maintain our roles with ever diminishing numbers and seek out that vanishing species of users who still need “help” with simple tasks. Or we can expand into new territory, mastering a higher level of skill and far more complex tools. Using the compelling vision of the Taylor Family Digital Library at the University of Calgary we reflect on the impact such a change will have on traditional structures, staffing, and collection development. What are the possibilities related to rebuilding and reconstructing information for reference purposes? The purpose of our session is not to define one model of neo-reference but rather to offer up some thought provoking ideas to get people thinking about our future.
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    Scholarly electronic publishing in the humanities and social sciences in Canada : a study of the transformation of knowledge communication
    (The Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada, 1999) Au Yeung, Tim; Archer, Keith; Huebert, Rob; McGillivray, Murray; Clarke, Helen; Girouard, Jacqueline; Beaudoin, Martin; Onn, Shirley; Bell, Jackie; Kerr, James
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    Shopping in the ERMS Aisle: Reviewing Vendor and Open Source Offerings and Hints for the Busy Shopper
    (2008-04-10T00:26:36Z) Waller, Andrew; Clarke, Helen
    This book chapter provides a summary of available electronic resource management systems (ERMS) as of Fall 2006. It also discusses considerations beyond the basic requirements. © Copyright 2008 Routledge Andrew Waller and Helen Clarke, “Shopping in the ERM Aisle : Reviewing Vendor and Open Source Offerings and Hints for the Busy Shopper.” In E-Journals Access and Management, ed. Wayne Jones, pp. XXX. New York: Routledge, 2008, p. 239-251. http://www.routledge.com/books/E-Journals-Access-and-Management-isbn9780789033857
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    Undergraduate Library Use Strategies: a Qualitative Report
    (1996) Lipton, Saundra; Clarke, Helen; Hunter, Maureen
    1995-1996 Project to investigate how students actually used library tools and services to do research
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    A year with Verde: implementing an ERMS from start to full use
    (2009-01-30) Waller, Andrew; Clarke, Helen
    The Collections and Technical Services unit at the University of Calgary Library spent the past year implementing Verde, the Electronic Resource Management System (ERMS) developed by Ex Libris. They have progressed to the point where Verde is now an integral part of the collections and acquisitions processes. This presentation reflects on how the ERMS served as a marker for internal changed as the University of Calgary moved to a digital-preferred collection, including the creation of new positions, new roles, and new workflows.