New review: Organizational justice offers a useful lens for improving support for racialized and Indigenous academic librarians. Key areas for action include equitable salaries, inclusive management and HR practices, and fair performance reviews. journals.library.ualberta.ca…

Leadership roles may feel like a better “fit” for librarians than archivists, but interest in leading is similar across both groups. journals.library.ualberta.ca… #LibraryLeadership #Archives

Canadian library middle managers need stronger support, emotional-intelligence training, and shared responsibility from leadership. journals.library.ualberta.ca… #Libraries #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeWellbeing

How can libraries foster social inclusion for older adults? This scoping review of evidence from Indonesia highlights the value of community partnerships, outreach, intergenerational programs, and assisted digital access. Read more: journals.library.ualberta.ca…

New study: Academic library research-guide traffic rose through 2022, then declined in the early generative AI era. Most guides saw lower post-ChatGPT use, while referrals from AI platforms grew. journals.library.ualberta.ca…

New study: non-local librarians in chat reference showed strong overall performance and high patron satisfaction, with room to improve referrals, ticket creation, and support for account/ILL questions. journals.library.ualberta.ca… #AcademicLibraries #LibraryResearch #ChatReference

The September 2026 issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice has been published. lnkd.in/e2XJY8vA

A recent review examines a catalogue search method for assessing diversity in hospital library collections. journals.library.ualberta.ca… #HospitalLibraries #HealthLibrarianship #CollectionDevelopment

AI is opening new possibilities for libraries and archives, but funding, infrastructure, and skills gaps still limit adoption at scale. journals.library.ualberta.ca… A strong reminder that AI readiness takes more than tools. #AI #Libraries #Archives

This review examines how researcher behaviour and disciplinary differences shape the impact of cancelling a Big Deal journal package. Relevant to collection management, scholarly communication, and academic libraries. journals.library.ualberta.ca… #AcademicLibraries #ScholComm

Over 70% of non-embargoed, peer-reviewed journals in EBSCO’s Academic Search Complete are open access or freely available. Researchers can often access them for free via Google Scholar. Full details: journals.library.ualberta.ca… #OpenAccess #AcademicResearch #Libraries #HigherEd

Popular reading collections do more than boost circulation in academic libraries, they can support student engagement, shape workflows, and strengthen campus collaboration. journals.library.ualberta.ca… #AcademicLibraries #HigherEd #Libraries

Students struggled to navigate an academic library website—and many chose Google instead. A useful reminder that usability testing and user-centered design matter. GenAI can accelerate analysis, but human expertise remains essential. #AcademicLibraries #UX #EBLIP

New in EBLIP: Giana Ricci examines the role of research in undergraduate studio practice. doi.org/10.18438/eblip30817 #EBLIP

How efficient are #OpenAccess publishing funds? A five-year study found that fiscal year differences not applicant or publisher characteristics had the greatest impact on workflow efficiency. journals.library.ualberta.ca… #EBLIP #AcademicLibraries

Health literacy begins before students enter the health professions. This study shows how librarians and schools can partner to help students evaluate health information. #HealthLiteracy #MedLib #Libraries #EvidenceBasedPractice

Student success evolves over time, and students define it for themselves. New research explores what this means for academic libraries. doi.org/10.18438/eblip30928 #EBLIP #AcademicLibraries #StudentSuccess

The June 2026 issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (Vol. 21, No. 2) is now available. Read the issue: journals.library.ualberta.ca… #EBLIP #LibraryResearch #AcademicLibraries

Upcoming webinar | May 27 | 1 PM CT Join EBLIP editors Erin Owens and Nikki Tummon for a practical look at manuscript submission, peer review, and publishing workflows. Register: lnkd.in/gEAZ4kCp #AcademicLibraries #LIS

What does “systematized review” mean in practice? A scoping review (2013–2023) found wide variation in methods, limited transparency, and few clear justifications for using this review type. journals.library.ualberta.ca… #EBLIP #EvidenceSynthesis