Libraries & Cultural Resources Research & Publications

Uncovering the relationship between informal spaces and learning in the library

Beatty, Susan (Libraries and Cultural Resources, 2019-10-28)

In order to determine the relationship between informal spaces in the library and student learning, a study was conducted wherein students who regularly use the library as a learning space were asked to comment on the ...

A New Synthesis: Research Resources to Research Experiences

Hickerson, H. Thomas (Libraries and Cultural Resources, University of Calgary, acceptedVersion, 2020-03-10)

Libraries should develop a new model for providing information resources and analytical tools for the use of scholars working in the current multidisciplinary research environment. This model, A New Synthesis, based on ...

Immersive learning: Applications of virtual reality for undergraduate education

Hurrell, Christie; Baker, Jeremiah (Libraries and Cultural Resources, University of Calgary, submittedVersion, 2020-09-02)

Virtual reality technology has applications across many academic disciplines and has the potential to contribute to student centered, experiential learning opportunities. Some academic libraries have begun to offer access ...

What is 'Systematic' about systematic literature reviews - PDW (workshop)

Premji, Zahra A.; Splenda, Ryan (Libraries and Cultural Resources, University of Calgary, 2020-08-08)

In this PDW, we will offer an asynchronous training session on how to design systematic literature reviews, describing methodological innovations for conducting them and more rigorous standards for reporting them. First, ...

Systematic Reviews Workshop Series - Lesson plans

Premji, Zahra A.; Hayden, Katharine Alix (Libraries and Cultural Resources, University of Calgary, 2020-07-16)

These are the lesson plans for each of the 3 workshops that make up the Systematic Reviews workshop series. Developed in Spring/Summer 2019 by Zahra Premji and Alix Hayden.

Transforming an interactive systematic review methods workshop series from face-to-face to the virtual environment: Tools and strategies for synchronous instruction

Premji, Zahra A.; Hayden, Katharine Alix (Libraries and Cultural Resources, 2020-07-10)

Presented at ACRL HSIG Interactive Online Learning Webinar Series: Part 1, July 10th, 2020 via Zoom webinar. Abstract: How do you take a series of interactive scaffolded Systematic Reviews workshops that were designed ...