EBLIP

The March 2026 issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (Vol. 21, No. 1) is now available. Featuring research on open education, student engagement, OER, evidence synthesis training, and more. Explore the issue: journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

Faculty perspectives on the library’s role in teaching about fake news are not always aligned. An evidence summary exploring faculty engagement highlights opportunities for stronger librarian–faculty collaboration. Read more: journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph… #AcademicLibraries

A study in Evidence Based Library and Information Practice shows how reviewing course syllabi helped librarians identify and provide unlimited-user ebooks for assigned textbooks—dramatically increasing usage. journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

New in Using Evidence in Practice: Patricia Verdines (Ohio State University Libraries) examined engineering capstone students’ information needs at Ohio State University (n=104). journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

New research: Assessing Formatting Accuracy of APA Style References journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph… 32 studies reviewed. 26 error types. 64 accuracy metrics. No standard method. Implications for AI tools, citation literacy, and academic integrity.

New in Evidence Based Library and Information Practice: an article examining the use of visual timelines in qualitative research on academic librarian job searches. #EBLIP #LibraryResearch

A study in Evidence Based Library and Information Practice compared student use of LibGuides and a single-page Adobe Express research guide. Both were easy to use, but Adobe Express users had higher task success and less confusion. journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph… #LibraryUX

Are library security gates actually worth the money? Two academic libraries ran cost–benefit analyses using different data and reached very different conclusions. journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph… #AcademicLibraries #EBLIP

New research highlights the impact of culturally responsive information literacy instruction for first-year students of color. journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph… #InformationLiteracy #AcademicLibraries #StudentSuccess #EquityInEducation

COVID-19 didn’t transform faculty approaches to information literacy. However, it exposed long-standing issues. journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

Understanding immigrant acculturation helps libraries serve more effectively. Research calls for evidence-based professional development for librarians. journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

New issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice is out now! This special issue features selected papers from the ESiLS conference and includes a special call for applications to the Research Training Institute (RTI). journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

New evidence highlights major disaster preparedness gaps in Philippine libraries. Fewer than 1 in 4 have a formal disaster plan—despite frequent earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and fires. Review: journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

New in EBLIP 20(3): What crisis leadership looks like in public libraries during natural disasters. • Emotional control & empathy • Clear, credible communication • Learning & adapting for future crises Read the summary: doi.org/10.18438/eblip… #Libraries #CrisisLeadership

📚 New in EBLIP 20(3): How Norwegian public library staff balance activism, neutrality & sustainability — Evidence Summary by Jackie Phinney. Read the summary: journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

New from EBLIP: Lili Luo calls for transparency & collaboration to address uneven sustainability in academic publishing. Some publishers lead in ESG reporting—others remain silent. Read more: journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

Libraries are vital partners in planetary health. A new review by Maria King (University of Leeds) shows how public libraries connect climate action, wellbeing & community resilience. Read more: journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph… #Libraries #PlanetaryHealth #EBLIP

New in Evidence Based Library and Information Practice: Hilary Jasmin examines how library seed lending programs align intention with practice, summarizing Cohn (2024) on goals, marketing, and implementation. Read the summary: journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

How do first-year undergrads use government information in research? Study of 1,704 citations found: 7.3% were gov’t sources Nearly half of students cited at least one Most from HHS & Congress, via open web Read: journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…

Health professions students face overwhelming, often conflicting info as they move from classroom to clinic. Insights can guide librarians & educators to connect info skills with real-world motivations for better patient care. Read more: journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.ph…