Publishing knowledge translation resources open-access: making nutrition research digestible for all

Anissa Armet

Knowledge translation – the sharing of research results – helps bridge the gap between research and practice. Dr. Anissa Armet, PhD, RD is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Alberta who has experience in various forms of knowledge translation in nutrition research, ranging from academic presentations to cookbooks. In her presentation, she will discuss how publishing knowledge translation resources online can make research more accessible to professionals, policymakers, and the general public, making research more impactful as a result. Dr. Armet will share the knowledge translation resources she has published open-access through the University of Alberta library as examples, namely The NiMe Diet: Scientific Principles and Recipes and The High Protein Cookbook for Muscle Health During Cancer Treatment.

1A – Cultivating Community: Bringing Library and Information Services to the Indigenous Community on Campus

Victoria Eke, Tanya Ball, Maranda Day, & Emma Haugen (Concordia University of Edmonton)

Since 2021, Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) Library has been working with kihêwak kâpimihâcik (formerly the Indigenous Knowledge and Research Centre) to develop library services tailored to self-identified Indigenous students on campus. This relationship has expanded to include the instructors and students in the department of Indigenous Studies. This presentation includes perspectives from the project’s key stakeholders and rights holders: Indigenous Studies students, the department of Indigenous Studies, and CUE’s Scholarly Communications Librarian (and liaison to Indigenous Studies). We braid our perspectives together to enhance academic support for Indigenous learners on campus through a variety of initiatives, such as embedded library services, student workshops, in-class presentations, publications, and research dissemination.  This presentation includes perspectives from the library’s key stakeholders and rights holders – Indigenous Studies students, Department of Indigenous Studies, and CUE’s Scholarly Communications Librarian (and liaison to Indigenous Studies) – about enhancing academic support for Indigenous learners on campus through a variety of initiatives.

1B – Pressbooks Showcase! Sharing Open Educational Resources Development at MacEwan University Library and The University of Alberta Library

Michelle Brailey (University of Alberta) & (Danielle Deschamps, (MacEwan University)

This session will share the ways that librarians at MacEwan University Library and the University of Alberta Library are supporting open educational resource (OER) development using Pressbooks.

1C – (Gen)AI in Research: Silver Bullet or Academic Misconduct?

Anna Borynec (NorQuest College)

GenAI is exciting but can conflict with the ethical responsibilities of researchers. Learn to ask the right questions before integrating AI into your research practice.

2A – International Students’ Perception of Red Deer Polytechnic

Caitlin Ratcliffe (NorQuest College)

This research explored international students’ experiences of “place” at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP). Because our experiences emerge in specific places and geographical locations, studying place experiences allows us to develop a more nuanced understanding of international students’ experiences at a post-secondary institution in Alberta, and how the Library as a place shapes those experiences.

2B – Who Belongs Here? Finding a Solution to Problematic Art in a Library

Debbie Feisst, Anne Carr-Wiggin, Tom Hunter, Jessie Loyer (University of Alberta)

Students have experienced harm as a result of the presence of the Alberta History mural in the Rutherford library at the U of A; however the mural is used for teaching and learning, and is an art work for which the UofA museum has a duty of stewardship. This session will engage with the thorny and complex process of seeking a solution for the mural’s future.

2C – Outside the Box: Outreach & Programming at CUE Library

Jenn Laskosky and Jenna Innes (Concordia University)

With creative freedom comes creative solutions! As a small library team, CUE Library often needs to do some out of the box problem solving. We’ve moved away from the traditional program in a box and expanded library support to help fit the needs of our users. 

Join us for a session to see what strategies we’ve implemented in courses, workshops, and outside the classroom to connect and engage with students

3A – Resource Sharing 3.0

CJ de Jong (University of Alberta), Bonita Bjornson (The King’s University)

Resource sharing 3.0 for NEOS members will be a challenging service for libraries to navigate as many will be “starting over” or creating something new. As we create new networks and learn how to work together with other libraries, we can offer our users a robust service in resource sharing.

3B – Planning for a Successful Sweep: Observation Sweeps in an Academic Library Setting

Megan Kennedy (University of Alberta)

Understanding how students engage with library spaces is critical to creating supportive and effective learning environments. While surveys and usage statistics provide some insight, they often fail to capture the nuances of real-time student behaviour. Observational sweep data—systematic, in-the-moment recording of student activities—offers a powerful, yet underutilized, method for assessing how students navigate, utilize, and experience academic library spaces. This data has potential to inform service improvements, space planning, and policy decisions in the library.

3C – Lightning Talks x3

3C1 – Opening up to Open Science

Lauren Stieglitz & Virginia Pow (University of Alberta)

Open Science is the movement to make all aspects of scholarly research accessible to everyone, and it is increasingly important for libraries to support Open Science practices. The Open Science group at the U of A’s Science and Technology Library has been meeting this need through a multi-prong approach to promote library services that support Open Science, educate patrons on Open Science and build relationships with campus partners working in this space.

3C2 – “Every Book its Reader”: Genrefying the Fiction Collection at YTC Library

Nicole Palanuk (Yellowhead Tribal College)

YTC Library recently completed a project to organize our fiction collection into different genres. Learn about the rationale behind our decision to genrefy the collection, the steps we took to complete the project, and the impact of the reorganisation.

3C3 –  Sharing stories: Indigenous Drag Storytime in Academic Libraries

Jessica Thorlakson, Geordie Cardinal and Sarah Chomyc  (University of Alberta)

This session will share the University of Alberta Library Indigenous Initiatives Team’s experience hosting Indigenous Drag storytimes.  We will share the process involved with hosting an Indigenous drag queen event in an academic library with little previous experience in drag events. We will share our safety plan, logistics, our thoughts on why Indigenous drag events matter, and our overall experiences, the good and the bad. Our hope is to support and encourage others to host their own Indigenous drag events.

9:00 am

International Students’ Perception of Red Deer Polytechnic as a Place

Caitlin Ratcliffe (NorQuest College)

This research explored international students’ experiences of “place” at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP). Because our experiences emerge in specific places and geographical locations, studying place experiences allows us to develop a more nuanced understanding of international students’ experiences at a post-secondary institution in Alberta, and how the Library as a place shapes those experiences.

10:00 am

Empowering our Campus Community: The Library’s Role in Building AI Literacy and Competency

Leeanne Morrow (University of Calgary)

Libraries play an important role in fostering AI literacy and competency by serving as accessible, inclusive hubs for learning, exploration, and critical engagement with emerging technologies. As trusted campus institutions, academic libraries are uniquely positioned to demystify artificial intelligence, offering programs, resources, and training that empower individuals to understand and responsibly engage with AI tools. Through the establishment of The Centre for Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Literacy and Integrity (CAIELI) at the University of Calgary a transdisciplinary student-focused initiative aimed to encourage effective and ethical use of AI on campus the Library is leading by fulfilling its commitment to supporting transformative student learning. This session will explore the work of CAIELI including its programming approach both online and in person as well as the use of the physical space to cultivate strong digital and information literacy skills that will pave the way for academic success. Lessons will be shared and active discussion will be facilitated related to implementing AI support in your library to not only encourage lifelong learning but also promote informed and equitable participation in the future of technology.

11:00 am

Cultivating Community: Bringing Library and Information Services to the Indigenous Community on Campus

Victoria Eke, Tanya Ball, Maranda Day, and Emma Haugen (Concordia University of Edmonton)

Since 2021, Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) Library has been working with kihêwak kâpimihâcik (formerly the Indigenous Knowledge and Research Centre) to develop library services tailored to self-identified Indigenous students on campus. This relationship has expanded to include the instructors and students in the department of Indigenous Studies. This presentation includes perspectives from the project’s key stakeholders and rights holders: Indigenous Studies students, the department of Indigenous Studies, and CUE’s Scholarly Communications Librarian (and liaison to Indigenous Studies). We braid our perspectives together to enhance academic support for Indigenous learners on campus through a variety of initiatives, such as embedded library services, student workshops, in-class presentations, publications, and research dissemination. This presentation includes perspectives from the library’s key stakeholders and rights holders – Indigenous Studies students, Department of Indigenous Studies, and CUE’s Scholarly Communications Librarian (and liaison to Indigenous Studies) – about enhancing academic support for Indigenous learners on campus through a variety of initiatives.

1:00 pm

Who belongs here? Finding a Solution to Problematic Art in a Library

Debbie Feisst, Anne Carr-Wiggin, Jessie Loyer & Tom Hunter (University of Alberta)

Students have experienced harm as a result of the presence of the Alberta History mural in the Rutherford library at the U of A; however the mural is used for teaching and learning, and is an art work for which the UofA museum has a duty of stewardship. This session will engage with the thorny and complex process of seeking a solution for the mural’s future.

2:00 pm

Pressbooks showcase! Sharing Open Educational Resources Development at MacEwan University Library and The University of Alberta

Michelle Brailey (University of Alberta) and Danielle Deschamps (MacEwan University)

This session will share the ways that librarians at MacEwan University Library and the University of Alberta Library are supporting open educational resource (OER) development using Pressbooks.

3:00 pm

Planning for a Successful Sweep: Observation Sweeps in an Academic Library Setting

Megan Kennedy (University of Alberta)

Understanding how students engage with library spaces is critical to creating supportive and effective learning environments. While surveys and usage statistics provide some insight, they often fail to capture the nuances of real-time student behaviour. Observational sweep data—systematic, in-the-moment recording of student activities—offers a powerful, yet underutilized, method for assessing how students navigate, utilize, and experience academic library spaces. This data has potential to inform service improvements, space planning, and policy decisions in the library.

10:00 am

(Gen)AI in Research: Silver Bullet or Academic Misconduct?

Anna Borynec (NorQuest College)

GenAI is exciting but can conflict with the ethical responsibilities of researchers. Learn to ask the right questions before integrating AI into your research practice.

11:00 am

Lightning Talk: “Every book its reader”: Genrefying the Fiction Collection at YTC Library

Nicole Palanuk (Yellowhead Tribal College)

YTC Library recently completed a project to organize our fiction collection into different genres. Learn about the rationale behind our decision to genrefy the collection, the steps we took to complete the project, and the impact of the reorganisation.

1:00 pm

Lightning Talk: Sharing stories: Indigenous Drag Storytime in Academic Libraries

Jessica Thorlakson, Sarah Chomyc, and Geordie Cardinal (University of Alberta)

This session will share the University of Alberta Library Indigenous Initiatives Team’s experience hosting Indigenous Drag storytimes.

We will share the process involved with hosting an Indigenous drag queen event in an academic library with little previous experience in drag events. We will share our safety plan, logistics, our thoughts on why Indigenous drag events matter, and our overall experiences, the good and the bad. Our hope is to support and encourage others to host their own Indigenous drag events.

2:00 pm

Outside the Box: Outreach & Programming at CUE Library

Jenn Laskosky and Jenna Innes (Concordia University of Edmonton)

With creative freedom comes creative solutions! As a small library team, CUE Library often needs to do some out of the box problem solving. We’ve moved away from a one size fits all approach and expanded library support to help fit the needs of our users.

Join us for a session to see what strategies we’ve implemented in courses, workshops, and outside the classroom to connect and engage with students.