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An active member of library associations in Canada and the US, she is the recipient of the OHLIA Lifetime Achievement Award and Joan Leishman Award of Merit for Excellence in Health Science Information.", "public_name": "Natalia Tukhareli", "guid": "4046a8c0-d14b-5e96-82b0-b5b17794143f", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/87PMZR/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/VPHMMF/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/VPHMMF/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "1bbacd7d-9e45-54b4-8ff4-c4033696a6fd", "code": "RZ8XNF", "id": 84429, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T11:20:00-04:00", "start": "11:20", "end": "2026-06-03T11:40:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84429-competencies-as-a-compass-exploring-how-academic-and-health-sciences-librarians-gain-foundational-skills", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/RZ8XNF/", "title": "Competencies as a Compass: Exploring how Academic and Health Sciences Librarians Gain Foundational Skills", "subtitle": "", "track": "Teaching & Learning", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction:</b> This study aims to examine the divide between curriculum and practice in library and information science (LIS) programs by identifying how academic and health sciences librarians acquire the foundational skills necessary for success in the field. <b>Methods:</b> An anonymous electronic survey was disseminated to practicing academic and health sciences librarians in the United States through various professional listservs. The survey captured demographic information, whether foundational skills were taught in LIS programs, if foundational skills were transferrable to practice, and how these skills were further developed after graduation. <b>Results:</b> Final results from this study are pending completion of data analysis. Primary outcomes of this study include how academic and health sciences librarians gain foundational skills, such as literature searching, efficient database navigation, effective research interview methodologies, and citation management practices. Secondary outcomes include a comparison of whether skills taught in LIS programs have changed based on graduation year and a review of current course descriptions of American Library Association (ALA)-accredited programs. <b>Discussion:</b> Reference and User Services, along with Research and Evidence-Based Practice, are key ALA competencies for the success of academic and health sciences librarians. Findings may inform iSchools and LIS educators on potential areas to enhance curriculums with these foundational skills. Additionally, the results may inform professional development opportunities for early career librarians (e.g., professional organizations), better preparing LIS students to meet the demands of the field and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of librarianship.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "ACHJXG", "name": "Jessica Diaz", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/ACHJXG_nv1BH1o.webp", "biography": "Jessica\u00a0Diaz\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0new\u00a0faculty\u00a0member\u00a0in\u00a0higher\u00a0education.\u00a0She currently works as a Research and Education Informationist at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Library, where she provides essential liaison services to the College of Medicine and supports evidence-based practice through teaching and by collaborating closely with clinicians to ensure they have the best available evidence to provide optimal patient care.\u00a0Her contributions to the field are further highlighted by her active involvement in professional associations, including the Medical Library Association (MLA) and the Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association (SCMLA), where she chairs the SCMLA Early Career Librarian Initiative.", "public_name": "Jessica Diaz", "guid": "d0f5cde5-1ca3-55a6-b9df-3838095b8dea", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/ACHJXG/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/RZ8XNF/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/RZ8XNF/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "5ed7ee4c-192c-5d5b-b099-4f5cdb9267ba", "code": "877TT3", "id": 84152, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T11:40:00-04:00", "start": "11:40", "end": "2026-06-03T12:00:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84152-from-lit-review-to-poster-an-educational-intervention-for-rns-and-apps", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/877TT3/", "title": "From Lit Review to Poster: an Educational Intervention for RNs and APPs", "subtitle": "", "track": "Teaching & Learning", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction</b>: A health sciences librarian and an APRN have partnered to develop a four month educational series for registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice providers (APPs) at our institution who are interested in research, but aren\u2019t sure how to get started. \n\n<b>Methods/Description</b>: We are using a pre / post survey to gauge RN and APP confidence with creating a research question, performing a literature search, reading and understanding literature, and creating and presenting a research poster before and after a four month seminar series on these topics. \n\n<b>Results/Outcomes</b>: RN and APP research output at our institution is currently low, whether because of time constraints, institutional support, or confidence to pursue a research trajectory. Participants in our series have been guided through poster submission at a conference relevant to their clinical specialty or research interest, and in January 2026, the series will culminate in a casual poster symposium where all participants will present their research posters in front of peers and colleagues. By the time of CHLA, we will be prepared to discuss early successes of the project, pre and post survey details, and enrollment details. \n\n<b>Discussion</b>: The series itself is a model for other librarians who are interested in increasing their outreach with nursing staff or nursing students. At CHLA, we will discuss the series and series content in more detail, and share preliminary findings from the pre and post survey, as well as details of successful poster submissions from our participants.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "B7RGRX", "name": "Elaina Vitale", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/B7RGRX_6ruFOTF.webp", "biography": "Elaina Vitale, MLIS, is a Research and Education Librarian at Dartmouth College, Medical and Health Sciences Libraries, in Hanover, NH. Elaina works with students in the MD and MPH program at the Geisel School of Medicine and clinicians at Dartmouth Health. She received her MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009, and has worked at Dartmouth since 2019. Elaina is happiest when working on an evidence synthesis. Helping researchers take their research from vague idea to published literature is the best part of her work.", "public_name": "Elaina Vitale", "guid": "8f150c0d-e9bd-58f2-a29a-5604918d9f9f", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/B7RGRX/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/877TT3/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/877TT3/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "c2b6fdf8-2515-552b-b61d-7064269d28e4", "code": "7ZF37A", "id": 84397, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T12:00:00-04:00", "start": "12:00", "end": "2026-06-03T12:05:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84397-la-traduction-et-l-adaptation-des-rels-pour-combler-le-manque-de-ressources-bilingues", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/7ZF37A/", "title": "La traduction et l'adaptation des RELs pour combler le manque de ressources bilingues", "subtitle": "", "track": "Teaching & Learning", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "fr", "abstract": "Cr\u00e9er des ressources p\u00e9dagogiques \u00e0 partir de rien est souvent une t\u00e2che ardue, surtout lorsqu'il faut les produire en fran\u00e7ais et en anglais. Les ressources p\u00e9dagogiques en fran\u00e7ais pour soutenir la synth\u00e8se des connaissances sont encore peu nombreuses. Cependant, la traduction et l'adaptation des supports existants offrent un moyen pratique de faciliter leur \u00e9laboration et de combler cette lacune. \n\nLa Biblioth\u00e8que des sciences de la sant\u00e9 de l'Universit\u00e9 d'Ottawa s'est r\u00e9cemment lanc\u00e9e dans une telle initiative. Nos biblioth\u00e9caires de recherche ont fr\u00e9quemment partag\u00e9 le guide \u00ab\u202f Searching the Literature: A Guide to Comprehensive Searching in the Health Sciences\u202f\u00bb, \u00e9labor\u00e9 par l'Universit\u00e9 de Toronto. Cependant, nos coll\u00e8gues travaillant dans des environnements francophones ont r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement soulign\u00e9 le manque de ressources \u00e9quivalentes en fran\u00e7ais. En r\u00e9ponse \u00e0 cela, en acc\u00e8dent \u00e0 une bourse REL, nous avons entrepris la traduction et l'adaptation compl\u00e8tes de ce guide. \n\nDans cette pr\u00e9sentation \u00e9clair, nous vous pr\u00e9senterons le d\u00e9roulement du projet, les d\u00e9fis que nous avons rencontr\u00e9s et nos objectifs pour l'avenir. Nous esp\u00e9rons vous inciter \u00e0 envisager la traduction et l'adaptation des ressources sur lesquelles vous vous appuyez, et \u00e0 les partager avec vos coll\u00e8gues d'autres institutions francophones.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "MNWDWT", "name": "Nigele Langlois", "avatar": null, "biography": "", "public_name": "Nigele Langlois", "guid": "9dafcaa2-bc5b-52f2-8957-8ad79a352ca0", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/MNWDWT/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/7ZF37A/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/7ZF37A/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "6e47689f-6cd0-559f-a1c1-c3aa0e4aa8ca", "code": "YH3ZE3", "id": 83499, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T12:05:00-04:00", "start": "12:05", "end": "2026-06-03T12:10:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-83499-locating-and-analyzing-content-in-libguides-geared-towards-physician-assistant-students", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/YH3ZE3/", "title": "Locating and Analyzing Content in LibGuides Geared Towards Physician Assistant Students", "subtitle": "", "track": "Teaching & Learning", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction</b> While the physician assistant (PA) role is not new in North America, there has been a proliferation of second entry and graduate-level academic programs within the past 10 years. Three out of six Canadian programs have begun in the five years alone. Providing library services to clinical students is central to evidence-based practice and fostering research confidence. Librarians may provide support through research and subject LibGuides (https://www.springshare.com/libguides). There are several studies analyzing LibGuides for other academic programs, yet few for PA studies. Indeed, there have only been three articles published by librarians investigating PA-specific information services in the past eight years, none of which are in the Canadian context. There is a need to scan what information is available to Canadian PA students so they can be better supported. <b>Methods</b> This analysis involved searching for Canadian university PA program-specific LibGuides to locate and report program specific content. Data was categorized and descriptive analysis conducted. <b>Results</b> Among Canadian university PA LibGuides, there is considerable overlap in content. Most guides share information on general medical sciences/foundations, access to textbooks, research support and literature review help, and clerkship. Some guides have sections for professional competencies and transition into practice (with exam and certification information). <b>Discussion</b> There are limited librarian-led investigations on PA-specific library content, programming, and services. Through identifying and analyzing LibGuide content that is currently available to Canadian PA students, we can pinpoint information gaps and address student needs. Further, in documenting what content is available today, we can have a baseline for future comparisons.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "HS7WP7", "name": "Karly Gunson", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/HS7WP7_05sxrMY.webp", "biography": "Karly Gunson (BA Hons., BHSc., MI) is an Assistant Librarian at the Leslie and Irene Dub\u00e9 Health Sciences Library at the University of Saskatchewan. Karly works with other health science librarians to support the needs of students and researchers. She is currently collaborating with the USask College of Medicine, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), and Saskatchewan Centre for Patient Oriented Research (SCPOR) on a pilot project for a rapid evidence synthesis (RES) service to provide clinicians, researchers, and policymakers with timely and relevant health information.", "public_name": "Karly Gunson", "guid": "c00388cc-de0b-589f-ae89-3b3ccdc40b3c", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/HS7WP7/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/YH3ZE3/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/YH3ZE3/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "bbaffb87-9f6a-59dd-96af-9a9de7fefb31", "code": "KBEFKE", "id": 89027, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T12:10:00-04:00", "start": "12:10", "end": "2026-06-03T12:30:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-89027-q-a-lightning-talk-q-r-communication-eclair", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/KBEFKE/", "title": "Q&A Lightning Talk / Q&R communication \u00e9clair", "subtitle": "", "track": "Q & A", "type": "Closing Words", "language": "en", "abstract": "Q&A Lightning Talk / Q&R communication \u00e9clair", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/KBEFKE/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/KBEFKE/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "f507202f-9027-5a68-90a4-88b15aa3f09d", "code": "YKP8RX", "id": 84407, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T13:30:00-04:00", "start": "13:30", "end": "2026-06-03T14:30:00-04:00", "duration": "01:00", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84407-safeguarding-scholarly-information-librarian-and-publisher-roles-in-preserving-evidence-integrity", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/YKP8RX/", "title": "Safeguarding Scholarly Information: Librarian and Publisher Roles in Preserving Evidence Integrity", "subtitle": "", "track": "Scholarly Communications", "type": "Panel", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Topic/Theme</b>\n\n The integrity of scholarly health information is facing unprecedented disruption. Once unquestioned sources such as PubMed, the CDC, and the NIH are now vulnerable to censorship, politicization, and deliberate misinformation campaigns. These pressures erode trust in authoritative databases and journals, creating ripple effects across research, clinical practice, and public health communication. Public trust in science has been declining for years and has sharply deteriorated in recent times.\nThis panel will examine how health sciences librarians and publishers can respond to these challenges and leverage them as opportunities to demonstrate their essential role.\n\n<b>Panel Overview</b>\n<b>Librarian Responses to Disruption</b>\nCritically assess the evolving role of health sciences librarians in countering censorship and misinformation. Positioned at the nexus of teaching, clinical practice support, and research, librarians are equipped to confront these changes and to empower and educate learners, clinicians, and faculty to recognize and resist compromised information. Librarians can leverage disruptions and create strategic opportunities to advocate for evidence integrity and reinforce their value within clinical and research environments.\n\n<b>Monitoring Trusted Sources</b>\nDiscuss the need and strategies for monitoring health information sources, such as PubMed and scholarly journals, to detect and interpret shifts in content integrity while developing strategies for communicating these findings to healthcare stakeholders and presenting viable alternative sources. \n\n<b>Publisher Perspective</b>\n Gain insight from a scholarly publisher on efforts to maintain quality and credibility in health information, including editorial safeguards and transparency initiatives.\n\nFollowing brief presentations, a Q&A will allow participants to engage directly with panelists on practical approaches to safeguarding scholarly integrity.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "N3ZFGS", "name": "Heather Cunningham", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/N3ZFGS_YiLVqDV.webp", "biography": "Heather Cunningham is the Assistant Director for Research & Innovation Services at the Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto. She holds a Master\u2019s degree in Environmental Science and an MLIS from McGill University. With over 25 years of experience, she brings deep expertise in science communication and engagement, scholarly communication and research impact, leadership, and sustainable strategies for academic libraries.", "public_name": "Heather Cunningham", "guid": "e74882a6-24da-5c0f-b1fc-2f03d14b67c9", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/N3ZFGS/"}, {"code": "FCLNH9", "name": "Kaitlin Fuller", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/FCLNH9_G4DUpbd.webp", "biography": "Kaitlin Fuller (she/her) is a Scholarly Communications and Health Sciences Librarian at St. Francis Xavier University (StFX). Before joining StFX, she worked as a liaison librarian for the MD Program at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include librarian teaching practices, research integrity, and the evaluation of academic AI search engines.", "public_name": "Kaitlin Fuller", "guid": "77d155c7-bf51-5708-80ba-320dc255f65b", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/FCLNH9/"}, {"code": "VBTZM7", "name": "Lori Anne Oja", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/VBTZM7_RWOTwb9.webp", "biography": "Lori Anne Oja has 25 years of experience in research, libraries and knowledge management within a variety of different industries. As Executive Director of the Health Science Information Consortium, Lori Anne provides strategic leadership, fosters a sense of community, and coordinates and promotes cooperation among member libraries with a focus on licensing of electronic health resources and the sharing of health resources, information, and expertise.", "public_name": "Lori Anne Oja", "guid": "9e2ae11c-755e-5f95-a970-9785a436e722", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/VBTZM7/"}, {"code": "ZY3NHA", "name": "Annette Flanagin", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/ZY3NHA_8urkbjz.webp", "biography": "Annette Flanagin, RN, MA, FAAN, is Executive Managing Editor and Vice President of Editorial Operations, for JAMA and the JAMA Network. Ms Flanagin serves as the Executive Director of the International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication and as Co-Director of the African Journal Partnership Program. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and a Past President of the Council of Science Editors. Ms Flanagin has co-developed a number of guidelines and policies to guide authors, editors, and publishers in scientific publication and is a committee member and author of the AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors and a co-editor of Principles of Scientific Writing and Biomedical Publication. She participates in research, lectures, and publishes on issues related to scientific publication.", "public_name": "Annette Flanagin", "guid": "655f2803-f58f-5338-9aa2-9c1bf03db6df", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/ZY3NHA/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/YKP8RX/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/YKP8RX/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "99836aba-73bf-5380-8598-971cd5dd8216", "code": "KVQLH7", "id": 84781, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T14:30:00-04:00", "start": "14:30", "end": "2026-06-03T14:35:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84781-concerning-past-confronting-anatomy-texts-with-nazi-authors", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/KVQLH7/", "title": "Concerning Past: Confronting Anatomy Texts with Nazi Authors", "subtitle": "", "track": "Collection Development / Resource Management", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction</b> \nRecently, librarians at Bracken Health Sciences Library realized that the library held anatomy books written and illustrated by members of the Nazi party. This lightning talk will describe the history of these books by Pernkopf and Spalteholz, and the decision-making process that led to moving them to W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections.  \n\n<b>Description</b>\nCurator, Brendan Edwards and Librarian, Amy Rutherford met to assess two sets of anatomy books.  The Curator\u2019s criteria for acceptance included condition, publication year, edition, and original binding.  Although the Spalteholz set was incomplete, the condition and original binding were sufficient for relocation. The illustrators of these texts used holocaust victims as models for their illustrations; thus, the decision was that they should be removed from regular circulation. \n\n<b>Outcomes</b>\nA total of three volumes were removed from Bracken. A public note will be added to the MARC records, which will be viewable to library users who may encounter these works. It is critical that a public note explains the problematic history of these texts and why they were removed from circulation.  These books can still be viewed or studied upon request at W.D Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections. \n \n<b>Discussion</b>\nThis presentation will hopefully spark curiosity about these anatomy books, and whether there are copies circulating at other Canadian health sciences libraries. It is important that these volumes not be eradicated, to avoid the erasure of historical evidence of the holocaust and works that have a racist or xenophobic past.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "C3QGRH", "name": "Amy Rutherford", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/C3QGRH_kp8JXZj.webp", "biography": "Amy Rutherford is a Librarian at Bracken Health Sciences Library at Queen\u2019s University. She previously worked as a library technician for 20 years in Education and most recently, Health Sciences. She completed her MLIS in 2024 (University of Alberta) and began her librarian career in February 2025.  Amy is passionate about reference service, including virtual reference and helping Queen\u2019s users with complex searching.  She is also interested is collections assessment.  In her free time, she loves reading, cycling, and spending time with family.", "public_name": "Amy Rutherford", "guid": "1fc408ea-52c5-50ab-ab3e-ebe1885a35e0", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/C3QGRH/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/KVQLH7/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/KVQLH7/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "b66a145f-a30b-5334-9d40-224c8f9fed9f", "code": "EFZ9RQ", "id": 84344, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T14:35:00-04:00", "start": "14:35", "end": "2026-06-03T14:40:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84344-what-you-see-depends-on-where-you-sit-part-deux", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/EFZ9RQ/", "title": "What you see depends on where you sit: part deux", "subtitle": "", "track": "Knowledge Synthesis", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction</b>: \nIn 2021, we reported a proof-of-concept study which demonstrated that geographical location (where you sat) affected Google search results (what you see). Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to mimic the effect of geographic location, we were able to prove that a person based in Australia would see different Google search results to a person based in America.\nNow we consider if using a VPN might be an effect modifier compared to searches conducted by humans, physically in those locations.  \n<b>Methods</b>: \nWe sampled five countries using the same search string. We compared the search results retrieved using a VPN concurrently with a live search conducted by a human at each location. . \n<b>Results</b>: Results TBA at a later date.\n<b>Discussion/Conclusion</b>: There is little guidance on the method of websearching, despite it being a recommended supplementary search method for systematic reviews. 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La litt\u00e9rature comme outil qui montre la v\u00e9rit\u00e9 telle qu\u2019elle est, telle qu\u2019elle s\u2019imagine, telle qu\u2019elle se projette, voil\u00e0 ce que pr\u00e9sentera cette conf\u00e9rence. Et si l\u2019inclusion \u00e9tait r\u00e9elle et totale, quitte \u00e0 bouleverser les savoirs, les visions du monde et les syst\u00e8mes? La litt\u00e9rature autochtone se veut un des sentiers qui trace le chemin. \u00c0 partir de l\u2019exp\u00e9rience personnelle de l\u2019autrice Isabelle Picard, nous verrons comment la reprise de la parole peut aider \u00e0 gu\u00e9rir et b\u00e2tir des ponts.\n\n**Biographie**  \nEthnologue, autrice, conf\u00e9renci\u00e8re et chroniqueuse sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9e dans les r\u00e9alit\u00e9s des Premi\u00e8res Nations\nDipl\u00f4m\u00e9e en ethnologie et mus\u00e9ologie, originaire de Wendake, elle a contribu\u00e9 \u00e0 des projets majeurs comme la revitalisation de la langue wendat et la cr\u00e9ation du c\u00e9gep autochtone Kiuna. Chroniqueuse \u00e0 La Presse, elle intervient r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement \u00e0 la radio et \u00e0 la t\u00e9l\u00e9vision. Consultante pour des productions culturelles, elle a aussi \u00e9t\u00e9 conseill\u00e8re aux affaires autochtones \u00e0 Radio-Canada. Auteure de la s\u00e9rie jeunesse Nish et de plusieurs ouvrages pour adultes, elle oeuvre \u00e0 b\u00e2tir des ponts entre Autochtones et Allochtones pour un meilleur vivre-ensemble.\n\n**Abstract** \nWhat is this idea of reconciliation that we speak so much about, if not the act of making visible what has long been rendered invisible\u2014and working to repair it? Literature, as a tool that reveals truth as it is, as it is imagined, and as it is projected forward, is at the heart of this presentation. What if inclusion were genuine and complete, even if it meant challenging existing knowledge systems, worldviews, and structures? Indigenous literature is one of the paths that helps trace the way forward. Drawing on the personal experience of author Isabelle Picard, this conference will explore how reclaiming one\u2019s voice can foster healing and build bridges.\n\n**Biography** \nEthnologist, author, speaker, and columnist specializing in First Nations realities.\nA graduate in ethnology and museology, originally from Wendake, she has contributed to major projects such as the revitalization of the Wendat language and the creation of Kiuna, the first Indigenous college in Qu\u00e9bec. A columnist for La Presse, she is a regular guest on radio and television. As a consultant for cultural productions, she has also served as an advisor on Indigenous affairs at Radio-Canada. 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To address this gap, an e-Delphi research study was used to develop expert-driven recommendations prioritizing those tasks librarians should undertake when consolidating library services in newly merged, geographically distributed healthcare systems.\n\n**Methods**: A literature review through January 2021, updated October 2023, identified relevant publications but no research. Twenty-nine hospital librarians who had merger experience in the last ten years within the United States participated as experts in a modified e-Delphi study conducted according to CREDES standards. The panel completed four questionnaire rounds from April to December 2022. In Round 1, they identified tasks librarians should undertake during system mergers. In Rounds 2 to 4, tasks rated 5, 6, or 7 on a Likert Scale by \u226575% of panelists were included in the final consensus statement.\n \n**Results**: A statement of 330 recommended tasks for librarians to consider during healthcare system mergers and acquisitions was created. Recommended tasks are organized within four domains: Healthcare Organization, Library Collections & Information Systems, Library Administration, and Library Staff Integration & Interconnection. Tasks related to information technology services, vendor relations, and library organizational structure were more likely to be prioritized than tasks involving marketing and physical space. Expert insight highlighted understanding context and culture when undertaking recommended tasks.\n\n**Discussion**: This research introduces consensus-based actionable tasks to consider in future mergers and acquisitions. Collaboration with Canadian hospital librarians to adapt and validate the recommendations within provincial governance and funding contexts is invited.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "MVCA8S", "name": "Stacy Posillico", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/MVCA8S_2SYu3Rq.webp", "biography": "Stacy F. Posillico, MLS, JD, AHIP-D is the Senior Librarian for Northwell's Eastern Region Hospitals and is part of the system's Office of Academic Affairs. With over 13 years' experience, Stacy provides collaborative support in her current role to the graduate medical education and nursing departments within seven hospitals by offering services aligned with ACGME and MAGNET standards. She delivers literature search assistance, education to support research and scholarly activities, and guidance on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in health professions. 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Despite multi-trillion-dollar global health care markets, there are few examples of how medical libraries can help advance organizational priorities focused on translating research and clinical innovations into viable health care products and services. This presentation aims to explore the landscape of medical library support for innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization and begin a conversation about how medical library workers can collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and other affiliated users they support to become an integral part of the innovation community.\n\n# Description\nUsing examples from the literature and the authors\u2019 experiences, this presentation introduces how libraries help advance organizational and community goals to support and grow innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization initiatives, with a focus on health care. The information needs and information seeking behaviours of entrepreneurs, and how these may differ from typical medical library users, will also be discussed. \n\n# Discussion\nThere is an emerging opportunity for medical libraries to demonstrate their value as partners within health innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization ecosystems. Success may mean rethinking or reimagining the vision medical libraries have of themselves as research, learning, and clinical partners. As library budgets continue to tighten, supporting health innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization activities may also open the door to new funding opportunities for libraries, library workers, and the communities they support.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "FK8V3J", "name": "Jeff Mason", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/FK8V3J_MENbAT6.webp", "biography": "Jeff Mason is a librarian at McMaster University\u2019s Health Sciences Library supporting health innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization initiatives across the university.", "public_name": "Jeff Mason", "guid": "01d87b2f-c65b-5a3c-b08b-13713956e49e", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/FK8V3J/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/HXCPBM/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/HXCPBM/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "6f6cacc8-9a99-5b28-bbba-57681c5d6b7e", "code": "8PMJ7C", "id": 84782, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T12:00:00-04:00", "start": "12:00", "end": "2026-06-03T12:05:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84782-managing-expectations-and-communicating-value-developing-an-assessment-framework-for-our-knowledge-synthesis-support", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/8PMJ7C/", "title": "Managing expectations and communicating value: Developing an assessment framework for our knowledge synthesis support", "subtitle": "", "track": "Library Services & Management", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction</b>\nFor over two decades, our academic health library has supported knowledge synthesis (KS) projects through individual and group instruction, a dedicated LibGuide, webinars, asynchronous online tutorials, mediated search services, and co-authorship. Like many academic libraries, we\u2019ve seen rising demand across all levels of training and collaboration, requiring increased time and resources. However, communicating the value and impact of KS work to the broader library system and university administration remains a challenge.\n<b>Description</b>\nTo address this gap, we developed a holistic assessment plan for KS support, informed by the CARL Library Impact Framework and evaluation models from other institutions. Using a logic model approach, the plan incorporates both quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate inputs, outputs, outcomes, and long-term impact so we can illustrate the interconnected work within and beyond the library to achieve teaching and research objectives. \n<b>Outcomes</b>\nThe resulting data will help document the evolution of KS support and highlight our library\u2019s contributions across institutional research, academic, and service priorities. This framework may also guide other academic health libraries facing similar challenges balancing demand with limited resources.\n<b>Discussion</b>\nIn times of technological change and constrained budgets, it is more important than ever to align the work done in libraries with institutional strategic goals. Clearly articulating the impact of KS support on research and academic programming strengthens the case for maintaining or increasing investment. 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She and her partner live on a farm overlooking the Bay of Fundy with their dogs, cats, chickens, and sheep.", "public_name": "Robin Parker", "guid": "528dd524-b9cf-5ccd-a74a-60168a70f2b1", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/QKWGQ7/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/8PMJ7C/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/8PMJ7C/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "d9bbe7d9-6198-5bb7-ad42-10300dbf6442", "code": "PSJERL", "id": 83982, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T12:05:00-04:00", "start": "12:05", "end": "2026-06-03T12:10:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-83982-not-so-solo-anymore-the-power-of-informal-peer-support", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/PSJERL/", "title": "\u201cNot So Solo\u201d Anymore! The power of informal peer support.", "subtitle": "", "track": "Partnerships & Collaborations", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "Many library professionals that work alone, can sometimes feel like they work in a bubble. It\u2019s often difficult to readily source peer support and feedback. Additionally, it\u2019s difficult not having access to fresh perspectives, particularly when trying to build and maintain professional skills and competencies. Professional associations such as CHLA-ABSC do offer opportunities for support, community, and development, but often these fora can be quite formal, and are not necessarily appropriate places for members to speak frankly, and with a sense of psychological safety. This highlights the need for informal connections to fill in those gaps. By reaching out informally to peers in external organizations, Information professionals can provide neutral, judgement-free support that might not otherwise be available. \nIn 2024, librarians from the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Oak Valley Health (Markham Stouffville Hospital), and the Sault Area Hospital, connected to create an informal virtual space, to obtain peer support for common issues, resolving tricky literature searches, PRESS reviewers if needed, and a safe place to vent. It\u2019s called the \"Not-So-Solo-Librarians\" (NSSL) group. It's an informal network of solo medical librarians that have harnessed the power of informal peer support; allowing for flexibility, psychological safety, and a reliable sounding board. These opportunities can also enable \"career reflections\", allowing members to explore how to make the most of their own career paths.   We encourage other similarly situated health information professionals, to form their own informal networks, to enable collegial and mutually beneficial relationships.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "MY3E98", "name": "Lisa Shaver", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/MY3E98_aGhCpg3.webp", "biography": "Lisa is the Librarian at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa, Ontario.\u00a0 She was met with the exciting task of building a virtual library from scratch in 2023, and continues to manage the library, maintain the collection as well as provide education sessions . She studied English Literature at Bishop\u2019s University, and completed her bilingual\u00a0Masters of Information Studies\u00a0(MIS) at the University of Ottawa.\u00a0 She was also a pharmacy technician, a role she began when she was 16 years old and still\u00a0maintains\u00a0casually in Arnprior.\u00a0 With careers in pharmacy practice, pharmacy insurance and pharmacy standards and policy writing, Lisa has found her dream role as a Medical Librarian, combining her love of research and healthcare.\u00a0 \u00a0\nWhen Lisa isn\u2019t conducting research or counting pills, she often is indulging in the latest fantasy book or true crime podcast, while crocheting alongside her kitten, Simba.  She spends her weekends at the ski hill with family and friends, or working on one of her many creative house projects.", "public_name": "Lisa Shaver", "guid": "6973c717-eddf-5f2f-8687-6829723cb61b", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/MY3E98/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/PSJERL/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/PSJERL/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "72b4e1a5-00e4-5763-b33f-af0239ba69ba", "code": "R9BUPY", "id": 84372, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-03T12:10:00-04:00", "start": "12:10", "end": "2026-06-03T12:15:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84372-navigating-change-transitioning-towards-a-team-based-model", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/R9BUPY/", "title": "Navigating change: Transitioning towards a team-based model", "subtitle": "", "track": "Partnerships & Collaborations", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "The Clinical Research and Education Librarians at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library (CWML) are piloting a transition from a liaison to a team-based service model when engaging and supporting patrons. The previous liaison model fostered relationships and met the needs of patrons for many years. With the new team-based model, the team strives to mirror the collaboration and interdisciplinary approach embraced by clinicians and health care professionals at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH). This approach allows librarians to lean into their strengths and interests, reduces workload, mitigates burnout, and provides a space for collaboration and feedback. \n\nThis presentation will explore the advantages and challenges of transitioning to a new model, highlight similar initiatives at peer institutions, and demonstrate how this approach supports both patrons and librarians in innovative ways. The unique perspective of being connected to a health system and a university library will also be examined. Attendees will leave with practical takeaways and resources to consider implementing in their own workplaces.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "GVVJVB", "name": "Carly Schanock", "avatar": null, "biography": "Carly is a Clinical Research and Education Librarian. They provide in\u00addepth reference, information, research and consultation services for clinical professionals and users in the health sciences community, including literature searches in support of systematic reviews, research, grants, clinical practice, animal use, teaching, and publishing.\n\nShe received her MLIS from Drexel University in Philadelphia and their BA in History from DePaul University in Chicago. 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In line with our goal to build skills among our current staff, we developed a tool to assess the current competency levels of our health science librarians, to offer targeted professional development recommendations. The tool was deployed in May 2025. \n\n<b>Methods</b>\nThe tool consisted of a questionnaire developed using Microsoft Forms online. The questionnaire was divided into two sections, each starting with a scenario in which respondents were asked to revise the search methods of a project. In the first section, participants could choose one of four project titles. They were then asked to provide feedback on three categories of the project: sources searched, the search strategy used, and reporting. An additional field for comments that did not fit into these categories was also available. A second project was proposed in the second section to complement the first.\nEach strategy for review was based on a published systematic review, representing clinical medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, pharmacology, and public health. MEDLINE was the primary database used in the first section, and CINAHL as the primary database used in the second.\nWe developed a scoring system to evaluate each question according to completeness of identified issues in the three categories. 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Librarians\u2019 intellectual contributions to systematic reviews and evidence synthesis projects are frequently unacknowledged, despite substantial expertise and time investment. Moreover, research engagement across academic institutions typically unfolds in fragmented, ad-hoc patterns that prevent libraries from demonstrating measurable impact and reclaiming their narrative in the research enterprise.</br>\n<b>Purpose</b>\nThe Records of Research Activities (RoRA) model was developed at the University of Waterloo to reconceptualize the library\u2019s role as an intentional steward and agent of information flow. RoRA positions librarians as essential contributors whose expertise shapes research quality throughout the entire project lifecycle\u2014not just at publication. 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Critical to RoRA\u2019s innovation is its reconceptualization of success metrics: research records, protocols, trial registrations, data management plans, and knowledge syntheses represent meaningful research contributions and professional achievements\u2014independent of formal publication timelines.</br>\n<b>Conclusion</b>\nBy generating robust research activity records while maintaining ethical boundaries and institutional privacy, RoRA transforms libraries from reactive service providers into proactive agents of research integrity and innovation. The model demonstrates that research impact extends far beyond publications, enabling libraries to own their data, control their narrative, document their intellectual contributions, and reclaim their rightful position as indispensable partners in advancing research excellence.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "ECYP8Q", "name": "Brie Marie McConnell", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/ECYP8Q_yQ15xFp.webp", "biography": "Brie McConnell, MLIS, is a health sciences research librarian at the University of Waterloo\u2019s Davis Centre Library. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Western University, with specializations in evidence-based medicine informatics and information technologies. 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The objective of the first phase of the study discussed here is to gather and share insights from a global range of library leaders on the value of such service to them as individuals and their institutions.\n<b>Methods:</b>\nThe librarian survey targeted two audiences. First, individuals who served in leadership roles within MLA, CHLA/ABSC, EAHIL, AHLIA, and HLA over the past ten years. Second, current library directors in the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries Directory of U.S. and Canadian institutions. The 27-question survey asked about motivations and perceived benefits at key points in the leadership trajectory: when participants were invited to serve, after agreeing to run for office, and during their term. The online survey included closed and open-ended questions to capture a range of experiences. \nTwo independent analysts coded the open-ended responses, compared codes to establish a codebook, and then re-coded the data.  We examined the codes to come to consensus on the themes and identify exemplar quotes. \n<b>Discussion:</b>\nFrom the literature and our own experiences, we anticipated themes related to professional growth, institutional visibility, and strategic alignment. 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Our presentation describes our collaboration with a medical journal to identify instances of anti-Indigenous racism within its publications. This work forms part of their broader truth and reconciliation initiative, which includes publishing our findings to show how colonialism shaped publication practices related to Indigenous health. By helping develop search parameters to collate instances of anti-Indigenous racism, librarians play a vital role in current apology work.\nCollaborations with First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis leaders are essential to this redress work. However, requests for Indigenous leaders\u2019 assistance are often: 1) framed by longstanding rejections of Indigenous submissions to these journals; 2) anchored in fundamental misunderstandings about reconciliation and partnering with Indigenous experts; and 3) undertaken within parameters misaligned with realities of Indigenous communities. Our paper proposes strategies to overcome these barriers. \n<b>2.\tMethods and Methodologies</b>\nThis review project centres voices and reflections of First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis leaders to establish anti-colonial theoretical frameworks that drive storytelling methods to understand how medical and health journals can work with First Nations, Inuit, and Metis experts. The outcomes are short vignettes about Indigenous lived experiences working with medical and health journals to combat anti-Indigenous racism. \n<b>3.\tResults Discussion</b>\nActively following the directions of Indigenous leaders is crucial in producing journal content aimed at ameliorating health inequities stemming from colonial supremacy and anti-Indigenous racism. 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He is the founder and chair of the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada and actively contributes to several local, provincial, and national boards, including The 519, Pain Ontario, Pain Canada, the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health, and is an Institute Advisory Board member for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Health. 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This lightning talk outlines the motivations, process, and outcomes of the merger, offering insights for other associations considering similar transitions, and serves as an introduction to the new CHLA/ABSC chapter.\n<b>Description</b>\nThe merger was driven by declining membership, the normalization of virtual meetings post-COVID-19, and a desire for increased engagement. After a trial collaboration and membership votes, working groups addressed scope of practice, financial integration, executive structure, and governance.\n<b>Outcomes</b>\nKey milestones included ratifying a new constitution and by-laws, electing an executive, and adopting a new name. Rebranding efforts focused on consolidating communication platforms and developing a logo through a two-phase design process. Practical steps such as merging bank accounts and refining governance structures highlighted the complexities of integration.\n<b>Conclusion</b>\nBy building on the legacy of its predecessor associations and adapting to current needs, AHLA/ABSA is positioning itself for future success in serving health library professionals across the Atlantic Provinces.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "H7WLTH", "name": "Jordan Pike", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/H7WLTH_siFtKen.webp", "biography": "", "public_name": "Jordan Pike", "guid": "438fb812-4141-54ab-949d-92e04799bcf8", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/H7WLTH/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/REG3TR/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/REG3TR/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "5af8f021-c7e8-51c9-964c-821721599777", "code": "8VE77N", "id": 83786, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T12:05:00-04:00", "start": "12:05", "end": "2026-06-04T12:10:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-83786-opening-doors-a-new-chapter-in-medical-librarianship", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/8VE77N/", "title": "Opening Doors: A New Chapter in Medical Librarianship", "subtitle": "", "track": "50th anniversary", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "The launch of the Bikram S. Dhillon and Family Medical Library at Toronto Metropolitan University marks a significant moment in Canadian health librarianship. Opening its doors in September 2025, the library supports the new School of Medicine with a focus on learner-centered, equity-informed service. This lightning talk reflects on the early months of operation and the ongoing work of building a library that listens, adapts, and grows alongside its community. \n\nAs CHLA/ABSC celebrates 50 years of health expertise, this presentation considers what it means to build something new in a field shaped by longstanding practice. We will share insights from the library\u2019s foundational phase, including approaches to instructional design, outreach, and resource development that responds to the evolving needs in medical education. The talk will also highlight how librarianship continues to adapt, bridging established practice with innovation and evidence with empathy.\n\nAs the library opens in phases, this session offers a snapshot of a library in motion: shaped by collaboration, learner responsiveness, and inclusive library practice. We invite attendees to consider how new spaces can reflect enduring commitments while making room for change.\n\nThis submission is intended to spark conversation about the future of health libraries and to honour the collective work of those who have built and continue to build spaces for learning, care, and connection.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "KXLWF3", "name": "Victoria James", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/KXLWF3_NwUMj3Q.webp", "biography": "Victoria James (she/her/elle) is a Medical Librarian at Toronto Metropolitan University\u2019s Bikram S. 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She sees librarianship as a space for curiosity, care, and connection, where resources are shaped by the communities they serve.", "public_name": "Victoria James", "guid": "32ef4363-0698-5fe4-9d8f-f4693ee42cd0", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/KXLWF3/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/8VE77N/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/8VE77N/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "826ee19e-8ca8-5945-80c7-400104b35331", "code": "DTWZAZ", "id": 83239, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T12:10:00-04:00", "start": "12:10", "end": "2026-06-04T12:15:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-83239-modern-time-capsule-honouring-leadership-experience-to-shape-future-health-sciences-library-leaders", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/DTWZAZ/", "title": "Modern Time Capsule: Honouring Leadership Experience to Shape Future Health Sciences Library Leaders", "subtitle": "", "track": "Teaching & Learning", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction<b>: Health sciences librarians are currently seeing a shift in the workforce as many leaders are approaching retirement, leaving leadership positions open for professional organizations to restructure and fill with new leaders educated with specific leadership offerings. This study aims to investigate pressing needs for leaders in the profession and how those needs will shape future leaders in national and international organizations of health sciences librarianship. \n<b>Methods<b>: This study used a mixed-methods design to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze the attitudes and perceptions of leaders in the profession regarding opportunities for leadership development and their current needs and priorities. Researchers designed and piloted a survey on Qualtrics to identify pressing leadership needs and how professional organizations can develop better educational offerings to support these needs. The survey invitation and link were distributed to relevant health sciences listservs in North America. The qualitative analysis developed key themes utilizing Taguette.\n<b>Results<b>: Among 157 survey respondents, most were academic health sciences librarians (n=87), followed by hospital librarians (n=51), with fewer from other settings. Senior leaders were underrepresented, suggesting turnover or survey reach limitations. Qualitative analysis revealed inconsistent mentorship, program suitability, and insufficient topic depth. The most important leadership skills centered around advocacy, management, and strong leadership vision.\n<b>Discussion<b>: Findings suggest a growing need for cost-effective and targeted training for leadership in health sciences libraries. Particularly in accessibility, relevance, and mentorship opportunities, ensuring educational programs better equip librarians for leadership roles. Recommendations will aim to align training with participant needs and foster a more robust leadership pipeline.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "RHL3NU", "name": "Angela Noel Murrell", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/RHL3NU_giNrTwo.webp", "biography": "Angela Murrell is currently an Associate Librarian in the Health Science Library as a Liaison to the College of Medicine -Tucson. She brings 23 years of professional library experience in hospital, research, and academic libraries. She managed a medical school library for three years and has led professional associations such as a regional Chapter of the Medical Library Association and local professional and interest groups. She recently chaired the Joint Meeting Planning Committee for the Medical Library Group of Southern California and Arizona held in Las Vegas in January 2026. She earned her Master's of Library and Information Sciences degree from Louisiana State University. She also earned MLA\u2019s Systematic Review Services Specialization (SRSS) Level I and Level II. 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In this rapidly changing landscape, current and future healthcare practitioners must quickly familiarize themselves with these guidelines and policies to adapt and shape their use of AI. To support the development of AI literacy, this project aims to create and share learning materials that facilitate understanding and application of institutional AI policies.\n\n<b>Description:</b>\nThe team reviewed AI-related guidelines from member institutions of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC), using ChatGPT to extract common elements and build an educational framework. Policies from select healthcare institutions were also analyzed, and additional themes were incorporated. In total, twelve key themes emerged.\n\nFor each theme, case-based learning scenarios were developed for diverse audiences, including students, clinicians, and researchers. Scenarios included details on population, context, use type, tool license level, and discussion prompts. Feedback from clinicians and educators helped ensure relevance and applicability.  Scenarios were translated into French, and both versions are openly available.\n\n<b>Discussion:</b>\nHealth sciences librarians are uniquely positioned to collaborate with faculty and learners in developing AI competencies and promoting best practices in information use. By leveraging open educational methods, this resource is designed to be adaptable across institutions, supporting engaging and policy-informed AI education for health and medical learners, faculty and staff.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "YPBEEX", "name": "Amy Bergeron", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/YPBEEX_fJIfLZ1.webp", "biography": "Amy Bergeron worked in hospital libraries from 2019-2023, and is currently responsible for the medicine and biomedical sciences programs at the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al. Her primary professional interests include pedagogical design, evaluation methods, and the epistemology of the health sciences. She is an active member of the Training Committee of the CHLA\u2019s Quebec chapter (the FMD3S).", "public_name": "Amy Bergeron", "guid": "be70c049-b666-5cc5-b42a-344d6000eff0", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/YPBEEX/"}, {"code": "NMTMBE", "name": "Melissa Helwig", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/NMTMBE_89Z30FW.webp", "biography": "Melissa Helwig is a Health Sciences Librarian with over 15 years of experience working in academic health and medical libraries in Canada. CHLA/ABSC\u2019s 2026 conference theme, \u201cHonouring the Past, Shaping the Future,\u201d resonates with Melissa as she has been working with the TMU Libraries team to open a new branch medical library in September 2025 to support TMU\u2019s new School of Medicine. As the head of the Medical Library branch, Melissa focuses on space planning, collection development, and programming for instructional and research support. 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Earlier competency frameworks were developed with systematic reviews as the primary focus; however, evidence synthesis in the health sciences now includes scoping, rapid, realist, integrative, and mixed-method reviews. At the same time, the growing use of specialized technologies\u2014such as AI-assisted search tools, automated screening platforms, and workflow management systems\u2014has introduced new areas of required expertise.\n\nThis project updates the competency framework from Townsend et al. (2017) for health sciences librarians engaged in evidence synthesis. Using a narrative literature review approach, we synthesized research, guidance documents, and practice-based reports describing librarian roles and activities across review types. The analysis identifies competencies from the original framework that remain essential, including database expertise, rigorous search strategy development, and leadership in promoting transparency and reproducibility. It also introduces expanded competencies reflecting current practice, such as methodological literacy across diverse review approaches; instructional and mentorship responsibilities for learners and research teams; and the strategic and ethical use of technologies supporting searching, screening, data management, and dissemination.\n\nThe updated framework offers a contemporary, flexible set of competencies to guide professional development, inform curriculum design, and support institutional recognition of librarian expertise in evidence synthesis.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "FGKRGG", "name": "Megan Kennedy", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/FGKRGG_s7GeDlK.webp", "biography": "Megan Kennedy is a librarian at the University of Alberta supporting the Faculties of Nursing and Medicine & Dentistry, with a focus on geriatrics. Her work centers on teaching and collaborating with researchers, faculty, and students to develop effective search strategies for systematic, scoping, and realist reviews. Megan provides consultation and instruction on advanced database searching, supports evidence synthesis projects, and contributes to the development of research and information literacy skills across the health sciences. She is particularly interested in making complex searching methodologies more approachable and empowering learners to feel confident and capable in the evidence synthesis process.", "public_name": "Megan Kennedy", "guid": "c5c614b3-2405-5fca-a432-9982f5697f1c", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/FGKRGG/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/KULS33/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/KULS33/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "a7ddc0fe-150c-53cd-951c-aa612f331fb6", "code": "WCTHC8", "id": 83110, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T14:10:00-04:00", "start": "14:10", "end": "2026-06-04T14:30:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-83110-assessing-librarian-involvement-and-impact-in-knowledge-synthesis-publications-at-upei", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/WCTHC8/", "title": "Assessing Librarian Involvement and Impact in Knowledge Synthesis Publications at UPEI", "subtitle": "", "track": "Knowledge Synthesis", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "Introduction\nThe University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) formally introduced knowledge synthesis (KS) services in 2021. The main aims of this study were to determine usage of the KS service, involvement of librarians in these publications, and if librarian involvement demonstrates a trend with citation counts.\n\nMethods\nA search in OpenAlex was conducted to identify English-language systematic and scoping reviews published by University-affiliated authors. No publication date filter was used. Data extraction was completed by the authors. \n\nResults\nSixty-eight KS publications between 2007 - 2025 were found. Thirty-eight publications included librarian involvement, 8 of which were UPEI librarians. The Faculty of Science engaged librarians the most. The highest average citation counts occurred on KS with librarians as consultants (n=320 citations). A negative binomial regression model revealed inconclusive results for the individual effects of librarian involvement and open licensing on citation counts. However, their combination showed a statistically significant synergistic effect, with co-occurrence of both factors associated with substantially increased citations.\n\nDiscussion\nUPEI authors have been conducting KS projects since 2007 and while the majority of KS included librarians, only 21% were UPEI librarians, indicating that librarians at partner institutions are essential in supporting UPEI authors. Overall, librarian involvement was represented mostly as coauthors but interestingly, publications with librarians as consultants had the highest average number of citations even though it only represented 6% of the KS. An identified area of opportunity is Atlantic Veterinary College, where only 28% of KS publications include librarian involvement.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "FBVR77", "name": "Keri McCaffrey", "avatar": null, "biography": "Keri McCaffrey is the One Health & Scholarly Communications Librarian at the Robertson Library, University of Prince Edward Island. Her liaisons include the Atlantic Veterinary College, the School of Climate Change, Environmental Studies, and Cleantech. Keri also oversees UPEI\u2019s institutional repository, IslandScholar, as well as the Open Education Resource Development Program.", "public_name": "Keri McCaffrey", "guid": "2ec1e920-3738-5758-955f-ddf105047724", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/FBVR77/"}, {"code": "38KNRY", "name": "Kim Mears", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/38KNRY_564TRJR.webp", "biography": null, "public_name": "Kim Mears", "guid": "85665eb1-25ab-572a-b719-6b0bcf44990d", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/38KNRY/"}, {"code": "QSUBCD", "name": "John L. Bayhi", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/QSUBCD_NOPE43D.webp", "biography": "", "public_name": "John L. 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The CPSBC Library supported all registered physicians in BC with traditional library services, such as self-service resources, mediated literature searches and full-text article retrieval.\n\n**Objective(s):** To understand how the closure of the CPSBC Library affected the work of physicians in BC.\n\n**Methods:** Using a qualitative descriptive design methodology, we will conduct semi-structured interviews with 15-20 physicians about their experience using the CPSBC Library and of its closure. All interviews will be transcribed and then analyzed using deductive and inductive thematic analysis.\n\n**Results:** We have currently completed interviews with 17 physicians and will share the results of our analysis.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "LFG9KE", "name": "Colleen Pawliuk", "avatar": null, "biography": "Colleen Pawliuk is a Research Librarian at BC Children's Hospital and teaches the health information course at the University of British Columbia's iSchool.", "public_name": "Colleen Pawliuk", "guid": "3534a3b6-fc77-59a7-b383-5774d011d5d4", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/LFG9KE/"}, {"code": "G3EMYC", "name": "Edlyn Lim", "avatar": null, "biography": "", "public_name": "Edlyn Lim", "guid": "60d6cea4-372e-516e-88c1-372a6d5ad5d3", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/G3EMYC/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/P8ATKN/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/P8ATKN/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "261a197d-63b2-5977-a376-2e46921d60b3", "code": "3CXUXY", "id": 82737, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T15:50:00-04:00", "start": "15:50", "end": "2026-06-04T16:10:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-82737-ameliorer-la-decouvrabilite-de-la-litterature-grise-en-francais-d-un-depot-institutionnel-le-cas-pharesst", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/3CXUXY/", "title": "Am\u00e9liorer la d\u00e9couvrabilit\u00e9 de la litt\u00e9rature grise en fran\u00e7ais d'un d\u00e9p\u00f4t institutionnel : le cas PhareSST", "subtitle": "", "track": "Library Services & Management", "type": "Paper", "language": "fr", "abstract": "**R\u00e9sum\u00e9s de descriptions de programmes**\n**Introduction**\nL\u2019IRSST est un centre de recherche sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9 en sant\u00e9 et s\u00e9curit\u00e9 du travail (SST) qui publie ses propres rapports, guides et fiches. Majoritairement francophone, cette litt\u00e9rature grise vise scientifiques, intervenants en SST mais aussi travailleurs. De plus, l\u2019IRSST souhaite jouer un r\u00f4le influent hors du Qu\u00e9bec. Dans ce contexte, optimiser la d\u00e9couvrabilit\u00e9 du contenu de son d\u00e9p\u00f4t institutionnel, PhareSST, est incontournable.\n**Description**\nUne \u00e9tude des moyens propos\u00e9es pour am\u00e9liorer la d\u00e9couvrabilit\u00e9 de contenus non-anglophones \u00e9t\u00e9 faite d\u00e8s la phase d\u2019implantation de PhareSST. Une liste d\u2019actions \u00e0 entreprendre a \u00e9t\u00e9 dress\u00e9e et instaur\u00e9e au premier instant de la mise en marche du projet, par exemple la traduction des mots-cl\u00e9s utilis\u00e9s. Mais quelques obstacles, entre autres d\u2019ordre financier, ont forc\u00e9 la r\u00e9vision de la strat\u00e9gie.\n**R\u00e9sultats**\nUne grille d\u2019analyse a \u00e9t\u00e9 utilis\u00e9e afin de voir si les actions prises \u00e9taient conformes aux principes FAIR. De plus, une analyse de l\u2019origine des t\u00e9l\u00e9chargements sur PhareSST est en cours. Cependant, la question demeure : comment mesurer objectivement et efficacement l\u2019impact des moyens utilis\u00e9s afin d\u2019augmenter la d\u00e9couvrabilit\u00e9 de notre contenu francophone?\n**Discussion**\nEn tant qu\u2019institut de recherche en SST, l\u2019IRSST tient \u00e0 faire rayonner la connaissance qu\u2019elle produit. Pour se d\u00e9marquer, une panoplie d\u2019actions doivent encore \u00eatre d\u00e9ploy\u00e9es, malgr\u00e9 les limites financi\u00e8res et humaines.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "LXTQ3C", "name": "Catherine Dufresne", "avatar": null, "biography": "Catherine Dufresne a \u00e9t\u00e9 form\u00e9e en techniques de la documentation au C\u00e9gep de Jonqui\u00e8re, de 2001 \u00e0 2004. Depuis 2017, elle est technicienne en documentation \u00e0 l\u2019Institut de recherche Robert-Sauv\u00e9 en sant\u00e9 et en s\u00e9curit\u00e9 du travail. Elle a, \u00e0 ce jour, men\u00e9 \u00e0 bien ou contribu\u00e9 \u00e0 plusieurs projets, dont l\u2019implantation d\u2019un d\u00e9p\u00f4t institutionnel.\nElle a fait deux voyages en Ha\u00efti, travaillant b\u00e9n\u00e9volement dans des biblioth\u00e8ques scolaires. Elle y a contribu\u00e9 \u00e0 l'organisation de l'espace et \u00e0 la formation des employ\u00e9s.", "public_name": "Catherine Dufresne", "guid": "0aa3913b-d127-56b8-bcaa-f64be5359449", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/LXTQ3C/"}, {"code": "FUAEQG", "name": "B\u00e9n\u00e9dicte Nauche", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/FUAEQG_JfDnzhs.webp", "biography": "B\u00e9n\u00e9dicte Nauche (M.B.S.I.) \u00e9volue comme biblioth\u00e9caire dans le domaine de la sant\u00e9 depuis ses d\u00e9buts passant de la sant\u00e9 publique, au secteur pharmaceutique, puis au milieu hospitalier. Depuis janvier 2024, elle agit comme conseill\u00e8re en veille et en information scientifique \u00e0 l\u2019Institut de recherche Robert Sauv\u00e9 en sant\u00e9 et en s\u00e9curit\u00e9 au travail. Son parcours l'a amen\u00e9 \u00e0 d\u00e9velopper une expertise en lien avec les synth\u00e8ses des connaissances, collaborant sur de nombreux projets, et plus r\u00e9cemment en bibliom\u00e9trie. Depuis 2020, elle s'implique dans le comit\u00e9 Formation de la FMD3S.", "public_name": "B\u00e9n\u00e9dicte Nauche", "guid": "e4af737d-3956-5df1-9c5c-a6d38310072d", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/FUAEQG/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/3CXUXY/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/3CXUXY/", "attachments": [{"title": "PPT de la pr\u00e9sentation", "url": "/media/chla-absc-2026/submissions/3CXUXY/resources/ABSC-decouv_OBTT6UL.pdf", "type": "related"}]}, {"guid": "43f8027e-b576-5d94-9056-cb034d3afa51", "code": "9YLK3A", "id": 84765, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T16:10:00-04:00", "start": "16:10", "end": "2026-06-04T16:30:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84765-what-is-an-academic-library-website-for-administrative-reflections-across-academic-and-health-sciences-contexts", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/9YLK3A/", "title": "What Is an Academic Library Website For? 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This study investigates how library leaders at a large Canadian university with a strong health sciences mandate articulate the purpose of academic library websites, and how these views shape governance and design decisions. \n\nDescription: Approved by the university\u2019s research ethics board, the study used semi-structured interviews with associate university librarians and directors overseeing operations, digital strategy, and health sciences services. Conducted over three months in 2025 via video conferencing, interviews were transcribed and thematically analyzed. The protocol explored website functions, content priorities, institutional context, governance models, and stakeholder alignment. Surveys and focus groups were considered but set aside in favor of interviews for their depth and nuance. \n\nOutcomes: Preliminary themes include access and discovery, space and service information, strategic positioning, outreach, subject-specific differentiation, and the website as a navigation hub. Analysis is ongoing and finalized themes will be presented as available.  \n\nDiscussion: Findings have informed internal discussions on content strategy and design priorities. Strengths include depth of inquiry and relevance to planning; limitations include a single institution focus and absence of user perspectives. Future directions may include user research and tools to support strategic decision-making. 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The review resulted in the reinstatement of many library services and new staff hiring. The campaign also prompted renewed discussions around the visibility and value of medical librarianship, particularly in the face of increasing fiscal constraints and hospital workforce restructuring.\n\nThis case demonstrates that medical librarians can and should play an active role in shaping public discourse about their profession. 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They send an email with search strategies, a summary of the evidence, and relevant full text articles to the entire rounding team consisting of attendings, residents, and medical students.  \n\n<b>Results/outcomes</b>: The librarians saw immediate success with over 150 questions answered during the first year of the service and created a searchable repository in a secured shared site so dissemination can reach the entire Neurology department.  Clinical staff have added quotes and citations directly into the patient chart notes.  Librarians analyzed the clinical questions for themes and duplicates in order to uncover knowledge gaps.   \n\n<b>Discussion</b>: Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and the responses have helped fulfill the institution\u2019s mission of advancing knowledge and well-being. The librarians were invited to present at Neurology Grand Rounds on the knowledge gap analysis as well as the overall rounding experience.  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The panel concludes with a call to action, inviting members to be inspired by this shared history and to actively carry CHLA forward through engagement, leadership, and collective vision as it continues to shape the future of health librarianship in Canada.\n\nC\u00e9l\u00e9brant le 50e anniversaire de l'Association des biblioth\u00e8ques de la sant\u00e9 du Canada (ABSC), cette s\u00e9ance pl\u00e9ni\u00e8re r\u00e9unit des figures fondatrices, des personnes praticiennes actuelles et des professionnelles et professionnels \u00e9mergents afin de r\u00e9fl\u00e9chir au pass\u00e9, au pr\u00e9sent et \u00e0 l\u2019avenir de l\u2019association. Les pan\u00e9listes examinent l\u2019\u00e9volution de l'ABSC, son soutien aux membres dans des milieux vari\u00e9s, la valeur de l\u2019engagement et des liens professionnels, le r\u00f4le de l\u2019association en mati\u00e8re de repr\u00e9sentation nationale, ainsi que l\u2019adaptation continue de la profession aux changements technologiques et syst\u00e9miques. Des jalons historiques sont entrelac\u00e9s \u00e0 des r\u00e9cits personnels et \u00e0 des t\u00e9moignages de membres retrait\u00e9s, mettant en lumi\u00e8re l\u2019esprit de collaboration qui soutient l\u2019association depuis cinq d\u00e9cennies. La s\u00e9ance se conclut par un appel \u00e0 l\u2019action invitant les membres \u00e0 s\u2019inspirer de cette histoire collective et \u00e0 contribuer activement \u00e0 faire progresser l'ABSC par leur engagement, leur leadership et une vision partag\u00e9e pour l\u2019avenir de la biblioth\u00e9conomie de la sant\u00e9 au Canada.\n\n**Moderator/Animatrice**\nLee Anne Bourke\nAssociate Librarian, Strategy, University of Ottawa; President, CHLA/ABSC 2014\u20132015 / Biblioth\u00e9caire universitaire associ\u00e9e, Universit\u00e9 d\u2019Ottawa, pr\u00e9sidente de l'ABSC/CHLA 2014-2015.\n\n**Panelists/Pan\u00e9listes:**\n\n**David S. Crawford**\n Founding president of CHLA in 1976 and active member for many years. Emeritus Librarian at McGill University (2002) and CHLA/ABSC Honorary Life Member since 1999. / Fondateur de l'ABSC/CHLA en 1976 et membre actif depuis plusieurs ann\u00e9es. Biblioth\u00e9caire \u00e9m\u00e9rite, Universit\u00e9 McGill (2002), membre honoraire \u00e0 vie de l'ABSC/CHLA depuis 1999. \n\n**Kristy Hancock** \nDivision of Medical Sciences Librarian, University of Northern British Columbia. Recipient of the CHLA/ABSC Emerging Leader Award 2023. / Biblioth\u00e9caire de la division des sciences m\u00e9dicales, University of Northern British Columbia, r\u00e9cipiendaire du Prix du Flambeau de la rel\u00e8ve de l\u2019ABSC/CHLA 2023. \n\n**Martine Gagnon** \nConsulting Librarian, Universit\u00e9 Laval. 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On the basis of external librarian feedback, \u2018red flags\u2019 no longer automatically results in the MeSH \u2018Emblems and Insignia\u2019; \u2018sex assigned at birth\u2019 no longer invokes \u2018Infant\u2019. \n\u201cAs of April 2022, all journals indexed for MEDLINE are done by automated indexing, with human review and curation of results as appropriate.\u201d\nWe seek to illuminate the character of this curation, as details are challenging to access. A record\u2019s indexing can change from one day to the next, with no indication of changes other than the Modification Date-[LR] field. Search retrieval may be impacted by reindexing; the status quo of obscurity leaves users in the dark. \n<b>Method</b>\nUsing the NLM e-utilities API, we downloaded every record added to PubMed over five days (n = 25,439), and continue to re-download them regularly. Scripts were implemented in R to identify records that changed method-of-indexing and isolate any MeSH added or removed. 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He has supported a number of knowledge syntheses and been involved in several research projects contemplating the integration of new technologies into health librarian practices.", "public_name": "Alexandre Amar-Zifkin", "guid": "224e3bf3-9006-55cf-b4bf-240337aee975", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/C93BBS/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/ESVK7V/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/ESVK7V/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "b487e2eb-c5f3-5d71-b29d-3b019faf15d2", "code": "TYTD7F", "id": 84272, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T11:20:00-04:00", "start": "11:20", "end": "2026-06-04T11:40:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84272-the-elephant-in-the-room-does-undermind-outperform-real-world-knowledge-synthesis-search-a-case-study-in-exercise-science", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/TYTD7F/", "title": "The Elephant in the Room: Does Undermind Outperform Real-World Knowledge Synthesis Search? A Case Study in Exercise Science.", "subtitle": "", "track": "AI", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "Introduction \n\nAs the production of knowledge synthesis research accelerates in the field of exercise science, so has the proliferation of generative AI (genAI) academic search engines that claim to speed up the process of information retrieval\u2014an often time-consuming and resource-intensive slog that requires specialized skills. These tools are potentially an attractive option for researchers looking to save time and resources, but it remains uncertain whether they can match the rigor of traditional search methods. Undermind is a genAI academic search engine that aims to help users \u201cresearch with unprecedented breadth and depth\u201d and uses iterative semantic search technology to search faster than a human without compromising thoroughness. This study asks: Does Undermind match or improve upon the real-world search practices reported in exercise science knowledge synthesis studies? \n\nMethods \n\nThis study calculated the precision and recall of the academic AI search engine Undermind against a random sample of search methods reported in 50 systematic reviews published in exercise science journals between 2015-2020. Each review question was searched the same way twice in Undermind to assess replicability. An analysis was conducted to explore patterns in the performance of Undermind.  \n\nResults \n\nAnalysis is ongoing and results will be added.  \n\nDiscussion & Conclusion to be added.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "S3GJQT", "name": "Erica Nekolaichuk", "avatar": null, "biography": "Erica Nekolaichuk is a faculty liaison & instructional librarian at the University of Toronto. 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Generative AI summarization tools offer a promising way to manage this information overload by condensing complex information into concise, accessible summaries. However, the wide range of available tools and the complexity of their underlying technology can make it difficult to assess their reliability and determine appropriate uses.\n\n<b>Description:</b> This session provides a practical overview of AI summarization tools for health information professionals. Participants will learn how these tools function and what content they can summarize (e.g. reports, full-text articles). The presentation will also highlight the different ways that summarization capabilities are offered, either through standalone tools or as integrated features in other information resources. Examples will illustrate applications across various stages of the literature review process, such as identifying themes, comparing findings, and generating overviews of search results. The session will also address key limitations, such as accuracy, bias, and over-simplification, and offer guidance on responsible evaluation and use.\n\n<b>Outcomes:</b> Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of generative AI summarization technologies and their potential role in researching and writing literature reviews. They will also learn practical strategies for evaluating, recommending, and integrating these tools into instruction/reference services and research consultations.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "HLUCTA", "name": "Gary S. Atwood", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/HLUCTA_h6zONae.webp", "biography": "Gary S. Atwood is Library Associate Professor and Evidence Synthesis Librarian at the University of Vermont\u2019s Dana Health Sciences Library. His primary duties include acting as team lead for the evidence synthesis review team, serving as a consultant or co-author on individual review projects at the university or the University of Vermont Medical Center, and co-leading the University Libraries\u2019 artificial intelligence projects.", "public_name": "Gary S. 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To build on this work and address the evolving information needs of Canada\u2019s Drug Agency, Research Information Services investigated the current state of our grey literature search approaches and made recommendations for enhancement in 2024. In 2025, we began implementing these recommendations. <b>Methods:</b> We sought input from our Research Information Specialists about the value and efficacy of our current grey literature search approaches and tools through an internal focus group and survey. We also reached out to the HTA community on the visibility and usefulness of Grey Matters, our public-facing grey literature checklist tool, via a survey on the Health Technology Assessment International Information Retrieval Group email listserv. <b>Results:</b> Based on internal and external feedback, our recommendations for grey literature searching processes focus on 4 areas: (1) project initiation and consultation, (2) enhancements to our internal grey literature checklists, (3) reporting and internal documentation of grey literature search approaches, and (4) increasing awareness of Grey Matters. Project work to implement recommendations began in 2025 with delivering enhancements to our grey literature checklists and updating their maintenance processes. <b>Discussion:</b> The findings from our investigation informed recommendations to revitalize and enhance our grey literature search approaches and tools. We are currently implementing these recommendations and will repeat this evaluation within 5 years to ensure sustained viability of our grey literature search methods.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "S8TKGK", "name": "Robin Featherstone", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/S8TKGK_0saMFx9.webp", "biography": "Acting Director, Research Information Services, Canada's Drug Agency", "public_name": "Robin Featherstone", "guid": "92b6ebce-2f3b-50e4-b40d-5162638ab66e", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/S8TKGK/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/PLQ7HS/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/PLQ7HS/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "8b6b90c2-b931-57a7-8027-6769e3820310", "code": "GMVHJU", "id": 84342, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T12:05:00-04:00", "start": "12:05", "end": "2026-06-04T12:10:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84342-clinicaltrials-embase", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/GMVHJU/", "title": "ClinicalTrials.embase?", "subtitle": "", "track": "Knowledge Synthesis", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction</b>: The Cochrane Handbook recommends searching clinical trials registries for systematic reviews of interventions, including specifically clinicaltrials.gov (CTG). Trial records from CTG are also indexed in the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP), Cochrane Central and, as of October 2025, in the Embase database. \nCurrent guidance   recommends searching CTG through the native platform as well as the ICTRP platform, due to differences in search functionality and indexing of the records. With Embase now including CTG records, we sought to determine whether all relevant CTG records can be retrieved from searching Embase.\n<b>Methods</b>: We conducted an exploratory information retrieval study on the recall of relevant CTG records within an Embase search. We used search strategies and included studies from previously published Cochrane reviews of interventions, published in 2025. Cochrane reviews that searched Embase, CTG,  and ICTRP were eligible for inclusion. We replicated their searches in each source, and exported the records. We then checked each retrieval set against all CTG trial records/numbers mentioned in the \u2018references to studies included in this review\u2019 section of each review, and calculated recall for each source. For missed CTG records, we confirmed whether it was present in the platform. And in the case of Embase, we explored why some were missed from the search. \n<b>Results</b>: Results TBA\n<b>Discussion/Conclusion</b>: The findings of this study provides initial evidence on whether CTG records can be reasonably retrieved through a search of Embase, and whether the existing evidence stating that both CTG and ICTRP should be searched separately is still true.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "LYD9XK", "name": "Zahra Premji", "avatar": null, "biography": "Zahra Premji is currently the Health Research Librarian at the University of Victoria, where she supports the public health, social dimensions of health, exercise & physical health education, and physical therapy programs. She is currently the co-chair for the CHLA Knowledge Synthesis Interest Group, and an information specialist with the Campbell Collaboration. 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While genAI use is increasingly commonplace in academia and research, the capabilities and limitations of such tools to support systematic review (SR) searches has yet to be explored. <b>Methods</b> We recruited Canadian health librarians to participate in a two-stage crossover study followed by interviews to elicit librarian perceptions of using ChatGPT for SR searching. Each librarian developed two Ovid MEDLINE searches, one using ChatGPT and one without. ChatGPT training was provided to participants when they were required to use ChatGPT. Interview transcripts were coded for themes using qualitative content analysis by three independent coders. <b>Results</b> Eight of the ten participants preferred traditional searching methods over the use of ChatGPT. Themes that emerged through inductive coding of the transcripts include: Librarian Preferences, Barriers to Adoption and Risks, Value and Strengths of ChatGPT, Adoption Bridging, and Positioning AI within Librarian Practice. <b>Discussion</b> This study provides practical examples of how health librarians may use ChatGPT to expedite their search development process. It also revealed the potential and key limitations of ChatGPT use in its current form. This study highlights the importance of staying informed on the development of GenAI tools.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "QGLEKX", "name": "Amy Kamel", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/QGLEKX_nAMlmvN.webp", "biography": "Amy Kamel (MLIS) is an Intern Librarian, researching library space use at the Edmonton Public Library. She was previously a Student Information Services Assistant and Archives Assistant at the University of Alberta Library. Amy was also a Student Representative in the Library & Information Studies Students\u2019 Association. Her professional interests include digital literacy, emerging technologies, and staff development.", "public_name": "Amy Kamel", "guid": "28e78783-68a6-500b-8e24-fe63e8698cd8", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/QGLEKX/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/FLHXHH/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/FLHXHH/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "1cf0f94b-6afb-549a-9a51-a7d952b00acd", "code": "DPK8JE", "id": 84293, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T13:50:00-04:00", "start": "13:50", "end": "2026-06-04T14:10:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84293-evolving-our-methods-through-a-test-and-learn-program-implementing-artificial-intelligence-in-information-retrieval-for-health-technology-assessment", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/DPK8JE/", "title": "Evolving our Methods Through a Test and Learn Program: Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Information Retrieval for Health Technology Assessment", "subtitle": "", "track": "AI", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction:</b> Research Information Services at Canada\u2019s Drug Agency has adopted a test-and-learn program to evaluate the performance of automation or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for informational retrieval tasks in health technology assessment. <b> Methods:</b> We identified 51 promising tools using a targeted internet search, evaluated these tools with standardized criteria, tested 3 highly ranked tools against usual practice search approaches, developed implementation recommendations, and initiated a pilot to build custom AI tools for targeted search tasks with the potential for large efficiency gains. <b>Results:</b> Our program built an evaluation instrument for automated or AI search tools for use by any evidence synthesis producers. Comparative tool rankings allowed us to identify promising tools for further testing against usual practice. From our testing, we learned that available tools had low sensitivity for database searching but could assist with specific tasks (e.g., keyword generation for strategy development) for modest efficiency gains. <b>Discussion:</b> Our ongoing work builds on these findings to target AI app use for grey literature searching where we anticipate larger efficiency gains than with database searching. We are building custom AI tools to implement recommendations and to semi-automate established search approaches using checklists for grey literature.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "S8TKGK", "name": "Robin Featherstone", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/S8TKGK_0saMFx9.webp", "biography": "Acting Director, Research Information Services, Canada's Drug Agency", "public_name": "Robin Featherstone", "guid": "92b6ebce-2f3b-50e4-b40d-5162638ab66e", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/S8TKGK/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/DPK8JE/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/DPK8JE/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "bb5f6637-7a6d-50d1-bbbe-d2cf023a61e6", "code": "XNEWVN", "id": 84425, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T14:10:00-04:00", "start": "14:10", "end": "2026-06-04T14:30:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84425-a-longitudinal-study-of-subject-headings-created-by-generative-ai-models-for-use-in-evidence-synthesis", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/XNEWVN/", "title": "A longitudinal study of subject headings created by generative AI models for use in evidence synthesis", "subtitle": "", "track": "AI", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "Introduction:\nArtificial intelligence is impacting nearly every stage of the evidence synthesis process.  Generating appropriate subject headings for a literature search is an area where GenAI models often fall short, but these tools are constantly changing. This longitudinal study examines GenAI models\u2019 performance when suggesting subject terms for comprehensive search strategies.\n\nMethods: \nWe are testing free and paid versions of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude using prompts designed to generate MeSH, EMTREE, CINAHL, and APA PsycINFO subject terms. Judgement sampling was used to gather published reviews and related search histories from a variety of health sciences topics. Included reviews were co-authored by a librarian, used a peer-reviewed search, provided at least a MEDLINE search, and were only accessible behind a paywall. An additional original research question and peer reviewed search was devised by the authors. These searches act as gold standard comparators for the subject terms generated by the models. Prompts are run every two weeks. The alignment of GenAI model-suggested subject terms with the corresponding gold standard searches, and the occurrence of hallucinations will be analysed.\n\nResults: Preliminary results will be available in mid-2026.\n\nDiscussion: Our results will provide the first longitudinal analysis on the performance of large-language models to suggest subject terms for evidence synthesis research. These results will help search experts and researchers to make informed decisions on whether to integrate GenAI tools into their search strategy development process.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "FKFCC8", "name": "Christine Neilson", "avatar": null, "biography": "Christine Neilson is the nursing liaison librarian at the University of Manitoba. She has worked in a variety of health libraries over the past 20+ years, including special, hospital, and academic libraries. Christine\u2019s research activities are driven by her practice; her curent research interests centre around literature searching and knowledge syntheses.", "public_name": "Christine Neilson", "guid": "e5d287fe-5cad-5bdf-ae3a-a136eccc697f", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/FKFCC8/"}, {"code": "HMPDHG", "name": "M\u00ea-Linh L\u00ea", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/HMPDHG_xQnnXEk.webp", "biography": "M\u00ea-Linh L\u00ea is a Librarian at the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library. She is the liaison to the College of Pharmacy and College of Rehabilitation Sciences, and provides support to all of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. Her current program of research is focused on evidence synthesis methodologies and the role of gender in LIS scholarship.", "public_name": "M\u00ea-Linh L\u00ea", "guid": "b689040f-861f-5a54-909d-5c4375cc61ce", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/HMPDHG/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/XNEWVN/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/XNEWVN/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "e649e7b2-be74-5808-9f3e-6512b90d73fb", "code": "NSNYVL", "id": 84418, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T14:30:00-04:00", "start": "14:30", "end": "2026-06-04T14:50:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84418-assessing-the-performance-of-the-national-library-of-medicine-s-medical-text-indexer-next-generation-mtix-medline-indexing-algorithm", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/NSNYVL/", "title": "Assessing the performance of the National Library of Medicine\u2019s Medical Text Indexer - neXt-generation (MTIX) MEDLINE indexing algorithm", "subtitle": "", "track": "AI", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction</b>\nSince April 2022, indexing of MEDLINE records is performed predominantly by algorithm, with occasional human intervention. Recent research has raised concerns about indexing algorithms\u2019 capacity to accurately identify meaningful elements of publications. This identification is a necessary precondition to communicating them to searchers through indexing. Concerns have included the risk of the algorithm overlooking one or more relevant concepts, not making use of appropriately precise controlled vocabulary, or assigning incorrect terms due to rhetorical or technical language. The indexing algorithm from 2022-2024 (MTIA) was a rule-based system with exceptions added over time; a machine learning model (MTIX) was implemented in 2024. NLM Technical Bulletins have noted general improvements in MTIX compared to MTIA. Recent research has explored particularities of evocative language and found improvements in discerning human from nonhuman-animal subjects.   \n<b>METHODS</b>\nThis work will replicate and improve on a previous project that assessed overall MTIA indexing performance. Our study will assess MTIX performance by reviewing a large, recent and random sample of MTIX-indexed records to determine whether their main concepts are adequately represented. \nUsing a web-form displaying the journal, title and abstract of a record, our screeners will identify key concepts that, per their searching experience, would be used to retrieve it and similar records. After establishing agreement between screeners, we will compare the consensus-concepts to the indexing applied by MTIX. We will compare these findings to previous research, noting emergent trends or issues.  \n\n<b>RESULTS & CONCLUSION</b>  \nWe intend to make our web-form freely available online. 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He has supported a number of knowledge syntheses and been involved in several research projects contemplating the integration of new technologies into health librarian practices.", "public_name": "Alexandre Amar-Zifkin", "guid": "224e3bf3-9006-55cf-b4bf-240337aee975", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/C93BBS/"}, {"code": "A9YPYZ", "name": "Tara Landry", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/A9YPYZ_Jmc1bD5.webp", "biography": "Tara Landry has accumulated 15 years\u2019 of experience supporting health professionals with their research and educational pursuits, in both hospital and academic libraries.\u202f Previously coordinator of the medical libraries of the McGill University Health Centre, Ms Landry currently holds a leadership position as head of research and education support services of the health sciences libraries of the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al.\u202f\u202f\u202f \nAs a medical librarian, her primary research interests are in research support and knowledge syntheses.\u202f She is an active member of the Canadian Health Libraries Association (CHLA/ABSC) and has previously served on the Board in 2020-2023.", "public_name": "Tara Landry", "guid": "5b30e209-9195-5550-ad8a-29cfab917359", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/A9YPYZ/"}, {"code": "9FCSCQ", "name": "Rosie Le Faive", "avatar": null, "biography": "Rosie Le Faive is the Metadata Librarian at the University of Prince Edward Island. They have 13 years' experience writing code for and wrangling Drupal, including with the Islandora project. Their interests include knowledge justice, information architecture, and UX design. When not working with computers, they enjoy spinning wool and hanging out with cats. They live and work in Mi\u2019kma\u2019ki.", "public_name": "Rosie Le Faive", "guid": "26dd5971-4cec-5a8b-94e1-7dec037ae09f", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/9FCSCQ/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/NSNYVL/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/NSNYVL/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "af68b100-0e0c-52dc-ae50-982b6c6a7a38", "code": "QRMXJR", "id": 84434, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-04T15:30:00-04:00", "start": "15:30", "end": "2026-06-04T15:50:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84434-listening-to-students-a-ux-approach-to-nursing-subject-guide-redesign", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/QRMXJR/", "title": "Listening to Students: A UX Approach to Nursing Subject Guide Redesign", "subtitle": "", "track": "Teaching & Learning", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction:</b>\nOf the many Springshare-powered subject guides at our undergraduate, teaching-focused university, the Nursing Guide ranks as the most used, with over 30,000 annual visits, yet it has not undergone any significant revision in over 10 years. To that end, the Nursing librarian team, which includes our User Experience Librarian, are undertaking a mixed-methods, participatory research approach to redesigning the Nursing Guide that centres the Nursing student experience. \n\nThe primary research questions guiding our study: \n1. When and why is the guide being accessed, for which contexts and purposes, and by whom? \n2. How are students navigating and engaging with the guide? What are their challenges, blocks, unmet needs, or undiscovered gaps? What do students want from the Nursing Guide?\n\n<b>Methods:</b>\nWe are using a mixed-methods approach to data collection:\nPhase 1: Quantitative data will be collected via a survey sent to all Nursing students. It will collect demographic information, such as year of study and current courses, as well as questions related to the use and relevance of the Nursing Subject Guide.\nPhase 2: Applying UX principles through a participatory research lens, we will conduct think-alouds to collect rich qualitative data on how students navigate the guide in practice. \n\n<b>Results:</b>\nWe will share the results of our quantitative data analysis, as well as our experiences, observations, and preliminary insights from the student think-alouds. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about our student-engaged UX approach and how this can be applied to their own quality improvement initiatives for library users.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "NFZEFH", "name": "Ali Foster", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/NFZEFH_36jSKAC.webp", "biography": "Ali Foster (they/she), BEd, MLIS, is a librarian with MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. With over 10 years in libraries, Ali\u2019s professional interests include the application of universal design (UD) principles to library services and resources and evidence-informed design of web resources. As the Web & User Experience Librarian, Ali supports UX and assessment initiatives within the library in addition to acting as the library liaison to Psychology and contributing to the Nursing Librarian liaison team. When not engaged in library work, Ali can be found out and about in Edmonton\u2019s parks.", "public_name": "Ali Foster", "guid": "20718504-132f-5c23-a9d2-33c2768f7337", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/NFZEFH/"}, {"code": "QQSTYS", "name": "Jody Nelson", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/QQSTYS_Wrm2Uqi.webp", "biography": "Jody Nelson is a Nursing Librarian at MacEwan University, providing information literacy instruction and research support to nursing students and faculty. Jody holds an MA from Carleton University and an MLIS from the University of Alberta. With a keen interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning, Jody has been involved in several collaborative research investigations into the impact of teaching interventions and modalities on nursing student learning and self-efficacy.", "public_name": "Jody Nelson", "guid": "f5c4be49-5b9b-550c-93c7-b1d221e21ecd", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/QQSTYS/"}, {"code": "UZH8DE", "name": "Danielle Deschamps", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/UZH8DE_AoPFWTN.webp", "biography": "Danielle Deschamps (she/her), MLIS, is a Nursing Liaison and Open Education/Copyright Librarian at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. She is dedicated to supporting students and instructors in the discovery, dissemination, and creation of knowledge through evidence-based methodologies, evidence-synthesis approaches, and open scholarly practices. 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Based on a literature search of both published and grey literature related to accessible instruction and best practices, we found no resource that addressed best practices for instruction in hospital libraries. \n\nDESCRIPTION  \n\nWe developed a comprehensive guide for our library team covering internal library processes, accessibility, multimodality, interactivity, and best practices for diverse learners. We will share our process for developing the guide, as well as the guide itself.  \n\nOUTCOMES  \n\nIt was important to assess the usability, accuracy, and completeness of the guide, to ensure that our team could easily develop and offer the most accessible instruction possible. Feedback will be presented from several sources: test users applying the guide to sample instruction products, our institution\u2019s Accessibility Council, and surveys of our team as well as outside health sciences library professionals.  \n\nDISCUSSION \n\nWhile accessibility remains a guiding principle, it comes with real world constraints such as institutional, technological, or contextual challenges. Our guide offers practical strategies for enhancing the planning and delivery of asynchronous and synchronous sessions. The guide will officially launch in January 2026, followed by broad sharing across health sciences libraries and an anonymous usage poll in summer 2026. A regular review schedule will help keep the guide relevant, inclusive, and responsive to evolving needs.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "LGJKPX", "name": "Raluca Serban", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/LGJKPX_VUQiFje.webp", "biography": "Raluca Serban has been a Library Technician at the University Health Network since 2012. She is an active member of the Instruction Group and the Outreach Team, where she enjoys coordinating the workshop schedule, developing workshops, exploring the foundations of adult education and contributing to workshop promotion. Outside of work, Raluca keeps busy with her energetic six year old, fuels her days with copious amounts of coffee, and indulges in late night reading whenever she can.", "public_name": "Raluca Serban", "guid": "98075709-1499-5b1e-b3b5-8c4ae3dd7c62", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/LGJKPX/"}, {"code": "RSPKJX", "name": "Ashley Farrell", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/RSPKJX_8W37LOd.webp", "biography": "Ashley Farrell (MLIS) has been an Information Specialist at the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto since 2016. She is a member of the Instruction Group and provides training sessions, research consultations, literature search and knowledge synthesis support to hospital staff, researchers and learners. She is the Editor of the Journal of Canadian Health Libraries Association/Journal de l\u2019Association des biblioth\u00e8ques de la sant\u00e9 du Canada (JCHLA/JABSC). 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However, efforts to instruct this group can be hindered by curriculum schedules, and clinical supervisors\u2019 information practices can influence learners in the real-world environment.  \n\nDescription: To strengthen learners\u2019 information skills in the clinic, a continuing professional development (CPD) course titled 'Bringing Information Literacy into your Clinical Teaching' was developed for medical school faculty. Guided by adult learning theory and principles of instructional design, this asynchronous course explores facets of information literacy and evidence-based practice in the modern clinical setting, while incorporating teaching pearls to help clinical educators have conversations about these topics with medical learners. 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Je travaille maintenant comme biblioth\u00e9caire \u00e0 l\u2019H\u00f4tel-Dieu de L\u00e9vis, o\u00f9 j\u2019offre un soutien informationnel au personnel en sant\u00e9, aux usagers et aux employ\u00e9s du CISSS de Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches.", "public_name": "Diana Maude Couture", "guid": "a0c0fbe9-e8ee-52dd-9822-42f59d098153", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/3DD873/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/JQCMMM/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/JQCMMM/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "0301f242-ee80-5584-992d-0dad13ac1dc3", "code": "7VDHMH", "id": 84179, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-05T10:05:00-04:00", "start": "10:05", "end": "2026-06-05T10:10:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84179-case-report-of-a-challenging-search-interlibrary-collaboration-supporting-research-on-patients-without-doctors", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/7VDHMH/", "title": "Case Report of a Challenging Search - Interlibrary Collaboration Supporting Research on Patients Without Doctors", "subtitle": "", "track": "Partnerships & Collaborations", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction </b>: Literature searching is arguably a health science librarian\u2019s bread and butter. Experienced librarians develop intuitions drawn from their searches, and subject matter knowledge accumulates from reference interviews and background readings. Collaboration with librarian colleagues, both internal and external, invites new points of view, draws on different bodies of knowledge and experience, and helps break down naturally-occurring knowledge silos. However, both of these processes - engaging with literature and searches to develop wider-ranging knowledge, and outreach to colleagues - are often personal, private, and specific to the individual librarian. <b>Description </b>: Drawing on recent publications proposing that health science librarians write up case reports of challenging searches, we present a particularly tricky search and the unexpected flashes of inspiration and insight that resulted in the user receiving useful articles from their librarian. <b>Discussion </b>: An increasing proportion of patients in Quebec, along the entire continuum of care, do not have access to a family doctor or GP (general practitioner). We describe a research project seeking to explore models of care for cancer survivors without a GP, and more broadly the particularities of searching for articles about people who do not have a doctor. We will present what seem to be the most appropriate and useful MeSH terms, as well as alternative conceptualizations of the search that added to the pool of pertinent articles retrieved; the products of an informal and fruitful collaboration across two institutions.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "JKMECC", "name": "Sabine Calleja", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/JKMECC_3vBcjUm.webp", "biography": "Sabine Calleja (MI) is the Nursing & Palliative Care Liaison Librarian at McGill University's Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering. Before moving to Quebec, she was an Information Specialist at Unity Health Toronto and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto.", "public_name": "Sabine Calleja", "guid": "a4ec60f4-3e2f-570b-b0c1-cc1894b0cf66", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/JKMECC/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/7VDHMH/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/7VDHMH/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "f870506a-c5fe-5b04-af0f-4360dc707808", "code": "GXGHGK", "id": 84338, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-05T10:10:00-04:00", "start": "10:10", "end": "2026-06-05T10:15:00-04:00", "duration": "00:05", "room": "Morrice-Lismer-Leduc", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84338-into-the-meta-search-a-case-report-of-capturing-information-retrieval-methods", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/GXGHGK/", "title": "Into the Meta-Search: A Case Report of Capturing Information Retrieval Methods", "subtitle": "", "track": "Knowledge Synthesis", "type": "Lightning Talk", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Introduction:</b> As part of a comparative analysis on automation and AI tools for information retrieval by Canada\u2019s Drug Agency, we conducted a focused literature review on how three tools (SpiderCite, Lens.org, and Microsoft Copilot) had been used in evidence synthesis. The literature review required adapting our standard search approach to capture reports based on information retrieval methods reported in the full-text. <b>Methods:</b> We designed strategies in PubMed Central (PMC), Google Scholar, and Europe PMC to target uses of the three tools in evidence reviews. Given functionality differences with these three databases, as well as specific challenges related to the search terms for the Lens.org and Copilot concepts, we adopted different approaches for each search. <b>Results:</b> In PMC and Europe PMC, we used search functions to capture keywords within the methods sections of review articles. We also used PMC\u2019s search field for the body of the text, not including references or abstracts. In-depth searching of Google Scholar confirmed that syntax does not function correctly when used according to Google guidance, and that metadata of search results is messy and requires significant reformatting. However, tools such as Publish or Perish significantly eased the workload of working with Google Scholar. <b>Discussion:</b> The approaches used in this case to search non-standard fields in full-text databases and to utilize a records management tool with Google Scholar significantly focused results and reduced the screening burden for methods research. We will employ the approaches established from the literature review from this case for future methodological research at Canada\u2019s Drug Agency.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "XT7CFR", "name": "Melissa Walter", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/XT7CFR_C5iLc9l.webp", "biography": "Melissa Walter is a Research Information Specialist at Canada's Drug Agency (CDA-AMC). Her research interests include search methods related to equity and underrepresented populations, and the use of AI in information retrieval. 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Librarians worked with Epic analysts to develop an alert that generates an email notifying the team of a submission. Clinical librarians with EHR access (granted after EPIC training and permission from system administrators) can log in to view the message which includes clinical question, patient record number, and priority level. This EHR access permits the librarians to view the relevant patient record, enabling a patient-specific tailored response that includes a summary of the literature, attached articles, and/or links to collections of PubMed citations.  \n\n <b>Results</b>: The EECS debuted in EPIC in Fall of 2020. Statistics collected include how many questions answered, repeat users, and department.  Various marketing pushes have been implemented to varying success.  A feedback survey was first implemented in RedCap in the Fall of 2024.  Questions ask about satisfaction of the material, timeliness, impact on practice, and the likelihood to use the EECS in the future. \n\n <b>Discussion</b>:  Feedback from the survey has been uniformly positive.  Satisfaction with the timeliness, accuracy, and relevance of the librarian-provided evidence is also demonstrated by the existence of repeat users.  Outreach strategies include invited presentations to c-suite meetings, classes, orientations and clinical faculty meetings, and a proposed marketing push with a polished service flyer.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "QY7ZJE", "name": "Elizabeth Frakes", "avatar": null, "biography": null, "public_name": "Elizabeth Frakes", "guid": "26fb5c34-5d00-5ef1-8f3c-4a36eb776669", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/QY7ZJE/"}, {"code": "SG8WLQ", "name": "Shawn Steidinger, MLS, AHIP (she/elle)", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/78MB7P_CEOojXy.webp", "biography": "Shawn Steidinger, MLS, AHIP, (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2765-9916), (she/her/hers) is an Associate Librarian for Clinical Services at the Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, US.  In her current tenured position, she is a resource for EBM instruction and health literacy skill building, serving both faculty and students in the health sciences, as well as clinicians, staff and patients at University Hospital. Her research interests include how to improve health literacy among various populations. 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This initiative evolved into an annual promotional campaign aimed at increasing awareness and engagement with library services and resources across the organization.\n<b>Description:</b>\nUsing design tools such as Canva, we developed visually engaging promotional materials\u2014including email banners, flyers, posters, and newsletters\u2014to spotlight underutilized resources and core services. To ensure relevance and maximize impact, we adopted a targeted outreach approach by tailoring content to specific healthcare specialties. This customization allowed us to speak directly to the unique needs of various departments, fostering stronger connections and encouraging resource utilization.\n<b>Outcomes: </b>\nThe campaign not only improved visibility of library offerings but also positioned the library as a proactive and collaborative partner within the organization. Through consistent and focused promotional efforts, we cultivated relationships with clinical and administrative teams, leading to new opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration.\n<b>Discussion:</b>\nThis presentation will share practical strategies for designing and implementing targeted outreach, highlight examples of promotional materials, and discuss lessons learned in building sustainable partnerships. 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The healthcare team and the librarian also implemented bibliocreative workshops for patients hospitalized at the Integrated Center for Eating Disorders (CITCA).\n<b>Results/Discussion</b> This presentation will outline the implementation processes of the initiatives and the collaboration with the healthcare staff. We will also discuss the patients' and the healthcare team\u2019s feedback.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "9TCH3P", "name": "Pincivy Alix", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/9TCH3P_4amONZq.webp", "biography": "Alix Pincivy a obtenu son dipl\u00f4me de ma\u00eetrise en sciences de l\u2019information de l\u2019EBSI en 2019, puis est entr\u00e9e en poste comme biblioth\u00e9caire m\u00e9dicale \u00e0 l\u2019h\u00f4pital p\u00e9diatrique Sainte-Justine. Dans cet emploi, elle a eu l\u2019opportunit\u00e9 de d\u00e9velopper des projets aussi bien du c\u00f4t\u00e9 recherche (GDR, revues syst\u00e9matiques, recherches, veilles) que du c\u00f4t\u00e9 patients (club de lecture en grossesses \u00e0 risque, marathon de lecture en n\u00e9onatalogie, affiches biblioth\u00e9rapeutiques pour les cliniques, ateliers biblio-cr\u00e9atifs). Depuis septembre 2025, elle travaille comme biblioth\u00e9caire disciplinaire \u00e0 la biblioth\u00e8que des sciences de l\u2019UQAM (psychologie, sexologie, sciences de la terre et de l\u2019atmosph\u00e8re, soutien \u00e0 la mise en place de la facult\u00e9 de la sant\u00e9).", "public_name": "Pincivy Alix", "guid": "313984f1-c28a-5fa8-8645-59add955f47a", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/9TCH3P/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/AUSHVS/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/AUSHVS/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "b47c7b0e-64f3-56ca-8ad6-00b8ca78a1b0", "code": "NRPUCN", "id": 83165, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-05T10:00:00-04:00", "start": "10:00", "end": "2026-06-05T10:20:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Pilot", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-83165-mapping-the-bioinformatics-resource-landscape-an-analysis-of-libguides-across-canadian-universities", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/NRPUCN/", "title": "Mapping the bioinformatics resource landscape: an analysis of LibGuides across Canadian universities", "subtitle": "", "track": "Collection Development / Resource Management", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "The introduction of LibGuides created a seismic shift in bioinformatic information dissemination. This study explores approaches to resource selection and subject guide development by reviewing bioinformatics LibGuides across Canadian academic libraries. Our project aimed to determine a consistent overlap of frequently recommended materials that would spell out a canon of bioinformatics resources.\nWe undertook a manual review of the 11 bioinformatics-specific LibGuides. We found four LibGuides focused solely on bioinformatics and seven guides with subsections dedicated to bioinformatics. Overall, there were 566 resources distributed across the guides, with little overlap across guides. Most (n=440) were distinct resources. The most common resource type was database and the resources that appeared the most were BLAST Database, Protein Data Bank, and PubMed, which appeared five times. \nWe identified clear variations in the intended audience for these subject guides, as well as commonalities across all 11. The diversity of listed resources reflects the diversity and interdisciplinary nature of bioinformatics. However, despite this variety, there was still a trend in those resources\u2019 funding or hosting. They are often provided by American institutions, via American funding. This raises concerns for information professionals when it comes to access to and veracity of data to use and teach bioinformatics resources, highlighting the pressing need for strategies that advocate for more diverse resource selections and cultivate relationships with international data repositories.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "BWHC97", "name": "Grailing Anthonisen", "avatar": null, "biography": "Grailing Anthonisen is currently a student in the Master of Information program at McGill University. She previously worked as a Research Assistant and Coordinator / Assistante de recherche et coordinatrice at the University of New Brunswick / Universit\u00e9 de Nouveau-Brunswick, where she worked on a variety of health research projects related dementia, complex care needs and physical trauma.", "public_name": "Grailing Anthonisen", "guid": "dacf95c2-48d4-5fdf-8b19-f0cd521ae584", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/BWHC97/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/NRPUCN/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/NRPUCN/", "attachments": []}], "Borduas-Krieghoff2": [{"guid": "c64555ff-c7cd-573e-823e-d4835bbd0010", "code": "BFZWDP", "id": 84441, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-05T09:00:00-04:00", "start": "09:00", "end": "2026-06-05T09:20:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84441-guiding-ai-principles-and-curriculum-a-library-led-approach-at-a-small-health-sciences-college", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/BFZWDP/", "title": "Guiding AI Principles and Curriculum: A Library-Led Approach at a Small Health Sciences College", "subtitle": "", "track": "AI", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "<b>Abstract</b> \nGenerative AI (GenAI) is reshaping academic health education and increasing expectations for institutional response. At the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), the library partnered with campus colleagues and an external GenAI consultant to develop institutional GenAI principles and faculty and student guidance, creating a sustained entry point for embedded librarianship. \n\n<b>Introduction</b>  \nAs GenAI use accelerates, health programs are navigating how to encourage innovation while protecting academic integrity and patient privacy. GenAI principles and user-facing guidance reduce uncertainty and support responsible practice. At CCNM, this work helped shift library teaching from primarily request-based sessions toward embedded curricular support.  \n\n<b>Description</b>  \nAs Chair of CCNM\u2019s AI Task Force, Melissa collaborates with interdepartmental partners across CCNM and an external GenAI consultant. Using CCNM community input and national frameworks, including U15 and Government of Canada resources, the group developed GenAI principles and practical guides for responsible, context-appropriate GenAI use. \n\n<b>Outcomes</b> \nThis work increased the visibility of the CCNM Library. Embedded teaching now covers academic integrity, digital media literacy, GenAI and patient privacy, search strategies, and research skills for clinical questions and systematic reviews, with additional curriculum development in progress. \n\n<b>Discussion</b> \nThis initiative demonstrates how an academic health sciences library uses strengths in information and GenAI literacy to support CCNM's GenAI response and establish embedded librarianship at CCNM. Collaborative development of principles and practical guidance, informed by national frameworks and CCNM community input, supports responsible practice and creates durable opportunities for curriculum-integrated library teaching.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "EKJSEM", "name": "Melissa Caines", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/EKJSEM_ScnESgI.webp", "biography": "Melissa Caines is the Library Services, Manager for the Boucher and Toronto Campuses at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). She brings a unique blend of expertise and dedication to her role with an MLIS from University of Alberta and a research MLitt in Germanic Studies from Trinity College Dublin. Melissa\u2019s role at CCNM is comprehensive; She works collaboratively and interdepartmentally to support curriculum and research, ensuring students and faculty have access to current evidence-based resources.", "public_name": "Melissa Caines", "guid": "ca5955ad-624f-5080-ac31-d9a1061925b4", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/EKJSEM/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/BFZWDP/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/BFZWDP/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "fab4f38d-90af-5c99-b639-af043b61b90e", "code": "9QBBA3", "id": 84285, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-05T09:20:00-04:00", "start": "09:20", "end": "2026-06-05T09:40:00-04:00", "duration": "00:20", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-84285-leveraging-foundational-information-literacy-practices-and-cutting-edge-technology-to-prepare-the-next-generation-of-healthcare-professionals", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/9QBBA3/", "title": "Leveraging foundational information literacy practices and cutting-edge technology to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.", "subtitle": "", "track": "AI", "type": "Paper", "language": "en", "abstract": "Introduction: This presentation details an assessment of SEARCH AI, a home grown semantic search tool built using generative AI that empowers patrons to query the library catalog using plain, natural language.\n\nMethods: Three health sciences librarians conducted a comparative study to assess the efficacy of SEARCH AI against traditional catalog searching. The study utilized actual Fall 2025 undergraduate health sciences student research topics to query the catalog. For each topic, a traditional search was compared to an AI-generated search. Data collected included the number of results, and the relevancy of the first ten results to the student's research need. Furthermore, the AI-generated Boolean search strings were assessed for accuracy using a subset of criteria from the PRESS checklist.\n\nResults: Initial findings suggest SEARCH AI has the potential to enhance the discoverability of resources for novice users, transforming conversational searches into more complex Boolean queries. \n\nDiscussion: The results will be used to directly inform the development of an integrated library instruction module focused on educating health sciences students on the strategic, critical use of this AI search feature, teaching them not only how to use the tool but also how to interpret its output (specifically the generated Boolean strings) to foster advanced search proficiency\u2014a cornerstone of evidence-based practice.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "T7A7V7", "name": "Laurel Scheinfeld", "avatar": null, "biography": "Laurel Scheinfeld: (she/her) MLIS, AHIP-D is a Health Sciences Librarian at Stony Brook University in New York, where she serves as the subject specialist to the School of Social Welfare, the School of Dentistry, and the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics. Laurel serves as the chair of the ACRL EBSS Social Work Committee for 2025-2026 and has been appointed to the Jury that will choose the MLA Librarian of the Year Award for 2026", "public_name": "Laurel Scheinfeld", "guid": "c9a2bb36-5380-54d0-b968-da281137bf82", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/T7A7V7/"}, {"code": "CJ8WEF", "name": "Sunny Chung", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/CJ8WEF_29ilgky.webp", "biography": "Sunny Chung (she/her) MLIS, AHIP is a Health Sciences Librarian at Stony Brook University in New York, where she serves as the subject specialist to the School of Nursing and Program in Public Health. Sunny serves as the Vice Chair/Chair-Elect (2025-2027) of the AAPI Community Alliance - Employee Resource Group, Co-Chair (2025-2026), and is a member of the Communications and Outreach Committee. 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Loon Lens is a Canadian initiative and the first-ever scientifically validated agentic AI platform for systematic literature reviews. Loon Lens supports key steps in evidence synthesis, including developing eligibility criteria, building search strategies, running literature searches within OpenAlex, and conducting title, abstract, and full-text screening, as well as data extraction. It is HTA-compliant, citable, and demonstrates high performance. \n<b>Methods</b>: We tested Loon Lens as an independent comparator to generate multiple literature search strategies based on predefined inclusion criteria, and we compared its performance with that of an experienced information specialist and researcher. With humans kept in the loop, agentic AI is not intended to replace human expertise but has been shown to enhance efficiency in literature searching.\n<b>Results and discussion</b>: We will share our experience using Loon Lens to refine literature search strategies and reduce human time investment in the systematic review process. We will also discuss the strengths and limitations of AI tools in literature searching. As a research assistant and valuable collaborator, Loon Lens\u2014when used alongside librarians\u2014has the potential to substantially strengthen the quality, consistency, and timeliness of future systematic review workflows.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "PZHZAH", "name": "Yuhong Yuan", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/PZHZAH_E2bD5dp.webp", "biography": "Yuhong Yuan, PhD, is a former gastroenterologist, former Cochrane information specialist, and former Cochrane managing editor. Dr. Yuan is currently an adjunct professor at Western University, a part-time assistant professor at McMaster University, and a senior research associate at London Health Sciences Centre. She has been involved in numerous research projects and has contributed extensively to clinical guideline development as a health research methodologist and guideline methodologist. Dr. Yuan has co-authored over 280 peer-reviewed medical publications and more than 190 conference proceedings, with an h-index of 74 on Google Scholar.", "public_name": "Yuhong Yuan", "guid": "b95f28f7-642c-5d66-b53d-d3dc2693cae1", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/PZHZAH/"}, {"code": "D3G9PA", "name": "Ghayath Janoudi", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/D3G9PA_73AVdUv.webp", "biography": "Ghayath Janoudi: MBBS, MSC, PHD (AI EPI) Dr. Ghayath Janoudi, MBBS, MSc, PhD (AI Epidemiology) is the CEO of Loon and a global speaker and expert in AI for clinical research. He spent over 15 years in leadership and executive roles at Canada's Drug Agency and various clinical research organizations where he worked in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR). Dr. Janoudi has pioneered Cognitive Ensemble AI Systems and authored numerous publications, including using AI in clinical discovery, outlier analysis, drug therapy assessment, and outcomes-based healthcare. 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Eligibility was restricted to librarians currently supporting at least one health sciences program, and involved in knowledge synthesis as a consultant, collaborator, or both. The survey included questions related to demographics and librarians\u2019 use of generative AI tools in the context of their roles as educational consultants and collaborators.  \n\n<b>Results</b>: To be added \n\n<b>Discussion & Conclusion</b>: To be added", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "LYD9XK", "name": "Zahra Premji", "avatar": null, "biography": "Zahra Premji is currently the Health Research Librarian at the University of Victoria, where she supports the public health, social dimensions of health, exercise & physical health education, and physical therapy programs. She is currently the co-chair for the CHLA Knowledge Synthesis Interest Group, and an information specialist with the Campbell Collaboration. 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CML recognized that sharing articles about proper ways to use and cite AI is one step \u2013 but it is not sufficient to address faculty, staff, and learners\u2019 interest in and exploration of AI.\n\n<b>Description</b>: By developing closed system chat bot agents, CML can improve accessibility of existing information on Scholarly Activities, Journal Metrics, and provide some basic definitions for commonly asked questions by faculty and learners about selecting journals, critical appraisal, predatory journals, and indexing. The Chat Bot Agents will include a way for users to get assistance, if they are in a crisis.\n\n<b>Outcomes</b>: CML will provide a structure so that a patron\u2019s prompt will retrieve information from existing sources curated by CML. The Chat Bot Agents will give patrons, who are interested in AI, an opportunity to more easily access the information, while also practicing and improving how they write prompts. \n\n<b>Discussion</b>: By developing and maintaining these closed system Chat Bot Agents, CML demonstrates the importance of creating a good research question (or prompt) before embarking on a research project.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "SBXHDC", "name": "Margaret A. Hoogland", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/SBXHDC_nMkoPRe.webp", "biography": "Margaret A. Hoogland is the Clinical Medical Librarian at the University of Toledo. She team teaches both undergraduate and medical student courses and collaborates with the Office of Medical Student Research to offer workshops and office hours to assist medical students as they begin a research project, write-up results, and submit manuscripts for publication. 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These tools are rapidly evolving and are increasingly being integrated into users' review processes. However, many AI tools for evidence synthesis exist behind paywalls with limited free trials and opportunities for librarians to fully explore all the features offered by the tool. This can greatly limit librarians' knowledge about how they might be used by a research team conducting a knowledge synthesis project. \n\nThis presentation is a case study that will showcase an approach that was employed by health sciences librarians at the University of Alberta for exploring and learning about the AI tool, Elicit Systematic Review. The process used was an informal one but still provided promising insights into the strengths and limitations of this AI tool. Librarians were able to develop evidence-based recommendations to provide practical guidance to researchers who are using this tool.", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [{"code": "FGKRGG", "name": "Megan Kennedy", "avatar": "https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/FGKRGG_s7GeDlK.webp", "biography": "Megan Kennedy is a librarian at the University of Alberta supporting the Faculties of Nursing and Medicine & Dentistry, with a focus on geriatrics. Her work centers on teaching and collaborating with researchers, faculty, and students to develop effective search strategies for systematic, scoping, and realist reviews. Megan provides consultation and instruction on advanced database searching, supports evidence synthesis projects, and contributes to the development of research and information literacy skills across the health sciences. She is particularly interested in making complex searching methodologies more approachable and empowering learners to feel confident and capable in the evidence synthesis process.", "public_name": "Megan Kennedy", "guid": "c5c614b3-2405-5fca-a432-9982f5697f1c", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/speaker/FGKRGG/"}], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/VXWEYT/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/VXWEYT/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "5290e113-b51c-5b69-b033-eb571ded8753", "code": "BTBQRH", "id": 89038, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-05T10:15:00-04:00", "start": "10:15", "end": "2026-06-05T10:30:00-04:00", "duration": "00:15", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-89038-q-a-lightning-talk-q-r-communication-eclair", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/BTBQRH/", "title": "Q&A Lightning Talk / Q&R communication \u00e9clair", "subtitle": "", "track": "Q & A", "type": "Closing Words", "language": "en", "abstract": "Q&A Lightning Talk / Q&R communication \u00e9clair", "description": null, "recording_license": "", "do_not_record": false, "persons": [], "links": [], "feedback_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/BTBQRH/feedback/", "origin_url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/BTBQRH/", "attachments": []}, {"guid": "d12a8f92-187a-5e49-bd05-9e1ad31002ce", "code": "WAJAMP", "id": 88304, "logo": null, "date": "2026-06-05T11:00:00-04:00", "start": "11:00", "end": "2026-06-05T12:30:00-04:00", "duration": "01:30", "room": "Borduas-Krieghoff2", "slug": "chla-absc-2026-88304-keynote-conferenciere-invitee-marie-pierre-gagnon-se-preparer-a-relever-les-defis-pour-la-recherche-en-sante-numerique-preparing-to-meet-challenges-in-digital-health-research", "url": "https://pretalx.com/chla-absc-2026/talk/WAJAMP/", "title": "Keynote / Conf\u00e9renci\u00e8re invit\u00e9e Marie-Pierre Gagnon Se pr\u00e9parer \u00e0 relever les d\u00e9fis pour la recherche en sant\u00e9 num\u00e9rique/ Preparing to Meet Challenges in Digital Health Research", "subtitle": "", "track": "Digital Health", "type": "Plenary", "language": "fr", "abstract": "English follow\n**R\u00e9sum\u00e9**\nQuels sont les principaux d\u00e9fis pour la recherche en sant\u00e9 num\u00e9rique dans les prochaines ann\u00e9es ? Comment l\u2019IA peut \u00eatre utilis\u00e9e de fa\u00e7on responsable et \u00e9quitable ? Cette pr\u00e9sentation abordera diff\u00e9rents enjeux selon la perspective d\u2019une chercheuse en sant\u00e9 num\u00e9rique tout en faisant ressortir le r\u00f4le central des biblioth\u00e9caires pour la recherche. Des exemples de projets sur la litt\u00e9ratie en sant\u00e9 num\u00e9rique pour les patients et sur l\u2019utilisation de l\u2019IA dans les synth\u00e8ses de connaissances pour soutenir les d\u00e9cisionnaires du syst\u00e8me de sant\u00e9 permettront d\u2019ouvrir la discussion sur le r\u00f4le des biblioth\u00e9caires en soutien aux diff\u00e9rentes \u00e9tapes de la recherche, et de souligner leur apport \u00e0 la litt\u00e9ratie en sant\u00e9 num\u00e9rique.\n\n**Biographie**\nProfesseure titulaire \u00e0 la Facult\u00e9 des sciences infirmi\u00e8res de l\u2019Universit\u00e9 Laval. Titulaire de la Chaire de recherche du Canada en technologies et pratiques en sant\u00e9.\nElle est chercheuse au centre de recherche Vitam en sant\u00e9 durable et au Centre de recherche du CHU de Qu\u00e9bec-Universit\u00e9 Laval. Elle d\u00e9tient un doctorat en sant\u00e9 communautaire de l\u2019Universit\u00e9 Laval et a suivi une formation postdoctorale \u00e0 l'Agence catalane d\u2019\u00e9valuation des technologies de la sant\u00e9 (AQuAS) en Espagne, ainsi qu\u2019\u00e0 la Health Telematic Unit de l\u2019Universit\u00e9 de Calgary. Son programme de recherche porte sur l\u2019\u00e9valuation des technologies num\u00e9riques de sant\u00e9, les d\u00e9terminants organisationnels, professionnels et individuels de l\u2019adoption et de l\u2019int\u00e9gration de la sant\u00e9 num\u00e9rique dans le syst\u00e8me de soins de sant\u00e9, la participation des patients et du public aux d\u00e9cisions en mati\u00e8re de soins de sant\u00e9, les examens syst\u00e9matiques et les meilleures pratiques en mati\u00e8re d'application et de transfert des connaissances.\n\n**Abstract**\nWhat are digital health research\u2019s main challenges  in the coming years? How can AI be used in a responsible and equitable way? This presentation will address various issues from the perspective of a digital health researcher, highlighting the central role of librarians in research. Drawing on examples from projects on digital health literacy for patients and from the use of AI in knowledge syntheses to support healthcare system decision-makers, this session will discuss librarians\u2019 role  in supporting different stages of research, underscoring their contribution to digital health literacy.\n\n**Biography**\nFull Professor at the Faculty of Nursing, Universit\u00e9 Laval and Chairholder of the Canada Research Chair in Health Technologies and Practices.\nShe is a researcher at VITAM - Centre for Sustainable Health Research and at the Research Centre of the CHU de Qu\u00e9bec\u2013Universit\u00e9 Laval. She holds a PhD in Community Health from Universit\u00e9 Laval and completed postdoctoral training at the Catalan Agency for Health Technology Assessment in Spain, as well as at the Health Telematic Unit at the University of Calgary. 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