Case Study ABSTRACT PurposeTo describe a framework for a summer research/writing workshop for new university students, and its evolution over time and across institutions. FindingsThe success of these programmes is attributed to a common framework used in each case: programme planning, marketing, and delivery and assessment. Practical implicationsThe framework described in this paper could be adapted by other institutions wishing to implement such a programme. In addition, the SPARC team will continually improve the programme by reflecting on each part of the framework. Originality/valueMuch research has been done to identify and address the specific needs of first-year university students.For example, some institutions offer "first year experience" courses for credit, while others place first year students into Interest Groups. Most academic libraries offer information literacy sessions to groups of undergraduate students during the regular semester. This paper presents a model for reaching first year students before they take their first class at university.
Purpose -To develop a method of systematically analyzing reference and instruction programmes at academic libraries so managers of such services can identify potential areas of change and make more confident recommendations. Design/methodology/approach -The paper reviews the library literature and then introduces a template for programme analysis. A case study is used to help illustrate the need for programme analysis, and also to clarify the template. Findings -The reference and instruction literature on assessment and new service models indicates that academic librarians are struggling to update programming in order to meet the needs of current library patrons. There is no how-to manual for managers of reference and instruction departments to analyze their services comprehensively and to decide what changes to make. This paper introduces a template that academic librarians could use to systematically analyze their reference and instruction programming with regard to the history of the programmes, internal and external environmental factors that affect the provision of service, and how the current service model compares with others. Practical implications -The use of this template will allow academic librarians at any size library to investigate the historical and environmental factors that affect their services, so they can more confidently identify potential areas of change and make documented and supported recommendations to library administration. Originality/value -This paper fulfils a gap in the literature and offers a guide to programme analysis for managers of reference and instruction departments.
We are pleased to present this issue of CAML Review which contains content written by several authors who are new to us. Sofia Tsatas' peer reviewed article is a re-imagining of archival practice through an Indigenous and decolonization lens. The CAML conference report is written through the eyes of an early career professional, Eric Bews. Laura Jacyna (Brandon U) has provided a report on the IAML Congress in Prague, CZ from a first-time attendee perspective. Herein you will also find reports from the CAML Annual General Meeting held virtually on 9 June 2022. In our Reviews section there is a review of the Canadian Music Centre's Picanto database, and book reviews of
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Chronique de la rédactrices en chef (lien vers la version française)In This Issue Welcome to Spring, and this latest issue of CAML Review! We are delighted to include Kathleen McMorrow's article on Ogreta McNeill, "The Mother of Us All: Canada's First Professional Music Librarian." If you attended the 2021 CAML Conference you will remember this fascinating history, and if you did not attend then you are in for a treat. You will also find book reviews on a wide spectrum of music research topics, from Music Research Data Management: A Guide for Librarians (co-authored by CAML member Sean Luyk) to Contemporary Musical Expressions in Canada, edited by three Canadian scholars (Anna Hoefnagels, Judith Klassen, and Sherry Johnson). We hope you enjoy it! New Editorial TeamIt was with mixed emotions that we said good-bye this spring to two members of our team who have come to the end of their two-year terms: Jada Watson (U Ottawa, co-Lead Editor) and Nina Penner (Brock U, Reviews Editor). They both brought a wonderful academic perspective, strong scholarly networks, and good humour to the team. We will miss working alongside them. However, their leaving provides the opportunity for new colleagues to join the team.Carolyn Doi (Associate Editor) expressed interest in the co-Lead Editor position and was unanimously supported by the rest of the editorial team. This left two open positions on the team: Associate Editor (Carolyn's old position) and Reviews Editor (Nina's position).
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