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Item Applying the Flipped Classroom Methodology in a First-Year Undergraduate Music Research Methods Course(Music Reference Services Quarterly, 2016-05-21) Doi, CarolynOnline learning environments and teaching tools are becoming increasingly present on University campuses and continue to impact the way information literacy instruction is delivered. The flipped classroom is a methodology that allows students to access lecture content before class as homework, leaving room during class time for higher level cognitive activities and assessments. This article discusses a program review of a first-year undergraduate music library research methods course. A pre- and posttest survey was administered to collect students’ perceptions of the methodology as well as information literacy skill development.Item The BIPOC Canadian Composers dataset: A tool for inclusive music collection assessment(2022-06-07) Doi, CarolynThere is much rhetoric in academic libraries around the need to dismantle systemic oppressive structures while making space for diverse voices. Academic music library collections have traditionally held materials supporting a version of music history that systematically excludes compositions by Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), especially when narrowed to the Canadian context. This lack of representation is just one of the many effects of generations of colonization, systematic exclusion, and racism. Today’s users of music libraries are demanding more current and representative music literature, which includes the works of BIPOC composers. Inclusive collection building is an example of a small action to dismantle the lasting impacts of racism and white supremacy within libraries, make collections more useful for a broader and more diverse audience, and build collections that better represent the breadth of music creation happening in the community. This paper presents the outcomes of a collection assessment project at the University of Saskatchewan that sought to identify composers who identify as BIPOC and who also have a connection to Canada. We also identified vendors or publishers where their compositions can be acquired and other resources for learning about composers of diverse backgrounds. This list was used to assess the music collection holdings at the University of Saskatchewan and to identify areas for future collection building. This presentation will outline the findings of this collection assessment, including notable gaps in scores and sound recordings by composers identified in this list. Several challenges presented themselves in this project, including how to go about identifying BIPOC composers, especially in the Canadian context. The dataset is shared openly through Scholars Portal Dataverse, with the intention that other institutions use it for similar purposes. _____________ Il existe beaucoup de rhétorique dans les bibliothèques universitaires autour de la nécessité de démanteler les structures systémiques oppressives tout en faisant de la place pour des voix diverses. Les collections des bibliothèques de musique universitaires contiennent traditionnellement des documents à l'appui d'une version de l'histoire de la musique qui exclut systématiquement les compositions de personnes autochtones, noires et de couleur (PANDC), en particulier lorsqu'elles se limitent au contexte canadien. Ce manque de représentation n'est qu'un des nombreux effets de générations de colonisation, d'exclusion systématique et de racisme. Les utilisateurs actuels des bibliothèques de musique exigent une littérature musicale plus actuelle et représentative, qui comprend les oeuvres des compositeurs PANDC. La création de collections inclusives est un exemple d'une petite action visant à démanteler les impacts durables du racisme et de la suprématie blanche au sein des bibliothèques, à rendre les collections plus utiles pour un public plus large et plus diversifié et à créer des collections qui représentent mieux l'étendue de la création musicale qui se déroule dans la communauté. Cet article présente les résultats d'un projet d'évaluation de collection à l'Université de la Saskatchewan qui visait à identifier les compositeurs qui s'identifient comme PANDC et qui ont également un lien avec le Canada. Nous avons également identifié des fournisseurs ou des éditeurs où leurs compositions peuvent être acquises et d'autres ressources pour en savoir plus sur les compositeurs d'horizons divers. Cette liste a été utilisée pour évaluer la collection de musique de l'Université de la Saskatchewan et pour identifier les domaines pour la constitution future d'une collection. Cette communication décrira les résultats de cette évaluation de la collection, y compris les lacunes notables dans les partitions et les enregistrements sonores des compositeurs identifiés dans cette liste. Plusieurs défis se sont présentés dans ce projet, notamment comment procéder pour identifier les compositeurs PANDC, en particulier dans le contexte canadien. L'ensemble de données est partagé ouvertement via Scholars Portal Dataverse, avec l'intention que d'autres institutions l'utilisent à des fins similaires.Item CAML Collections Committee BIPOC Canadian Composers Shared Collecting Plan(2023-05-19) Deck, Trevor; Doi, Carolyn; Penner, Katherine; Behzadi, HoumanBuilding on the BIPOC Canadian Composers project (Doi & Hilts, 2022), the CAML Collections Committee has begun to develop a plan to systematically collect the works of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) Canadian Composers in a collaborative and coordinated approach. This presentation will outline the details of this shared collecting plan, and will present an opportunity for CAML members to share feedback and ask questions. This presentation will outline the work of the committee members including identifying purchasing options, conversations with vendors, and plans for rolling out a national collaborative collecting plan. We will discuss some of the challenges that have arisen, and how this project ties in to wider inclusive collecting objectives at our own institutions. As part of this presentation, the Collection Committee will be seeking input from individuals or institutions that might be interested in volunteering to commit to collecting the works of individual composers from the BIPOC Canadian Composers list. We view systematic collecting work of this kind as one of many tools to ensure diverse representation within Canadian library systems, especially music collections. This project has potential to serve as a stepping stone to testing future possibilities for systematic collecting to achieve broader coverage of Canadian musical works. The long-term goal of collaborating with Canadian music score vendors and universities to develop a formal shared collection plan is one way to ensure comprehensive collecting and preservation of works by BIPOC composers across Canada.Item Collecting Local Music in Canadian Libraries: A National Survey(Canadian Association of Music Libraries, 2018-05-31) Doi, Carolyn; Luyk, SeanLocal music artifacts are often unpublished or independently produced, making them difficult to collect. Local music collectors in libraries may encounter barriers in obtaining and preserving them. This has resulted in a wide variety of methods for collecting local music (often undocumented), and various strategies for notifying the public that such collections exist. This research explores the connection between music and place as it relates to the practices of local music collectors and collecting in Canadian cultural heritage institutions. Specifically, it explores the following research questions: 1. Where are collections of local music held, what music(s) do they document, and what historical value do they possess? 2. What is the perceived value of collecting local music for collectors? 3. What are the local music collection management practices currently in use and can these practices be improved? As part of a larger study on local music collecting—Sounds of Home: Exploring Local Music Collections and Collecting in Canada—we distributed an online questionnaire to local music collectors in public, academic, and special libraries. This paper presents a summary and analysis of the survey findings, which reveal insights into practices, beliefs, and strategies surrounding local music collecting in Canadian libraries. The results give a detailed picture of how local music collectors choose to approach aspects of collection management, collection development, access, digital innovations, challenges, and planning when working with local music collections. This data also contributes to building a more complete picture of where local music collections are located and distributed in Canada.Item Connecting Music and Place: Exploring Library Collection Data Using Geo-visualizations(Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2017-03-26) Doi, CarolynObjectives – This project had two stated objectives: 1) to compare the location and concentration of Saskatchewan-based large ensembles (bands, orchestras, choirs) within the province, with the intention to draw conclusions about the history of community-based musical activity within the province; and 2) to enable location-based browsing of Saskatchewan music materials through an interactive search interface. Methods – Data was harvested from MARC metadata found in the library catalogue for a special collection of Saskatchewan music at the University of Saskatchewan. Microsoft Excel and OpenRefine were used to screen, clean, and enhance the dataset. Data was imported into ArcGIS software, where it was plotted using a geo-visualization showing location and concentrations of musical activity by large ensembles within the province. The geo-visualization also allows users to filter results based on the ensemble type (band, orchestra, or choir). Results – The geo-visualization shows that albums from large community ensembles appear across the province, in cities and towns of all sizes. The ensembles are concentrated in the southern portion of the province and there is a correlation between population density and ensemble location. Choral ensembles are more prevalent than bands and orchestras, and appear more widely across the province, whereas bands and orchestras are concentrated around larger centres. Conclusions – Library catalogue data contains unique information for research based on special collections, though additional cleaning is needed. Using geospatial visualizations to navigate collections allows for more intuitive searching by location, and allow users to compare facets. While not appropriate for all kinds of searching, maps are useful for browsing and for location-based searches. Information is displayed in a visual way that allows users to explore and connect with other platforms for more information.Item Delivery of music research methods instruction through a flipped classroom lens: Enhancing library instruction in a digital learning environment(2015-06-25) Doi, CarolynThe flipped classroom is a teaching methodology that is well documented within the education research literature, growing within the academic environment, and quickly making its way into library instruction. It flips the traditional classroom by presenting lecture content in advance as homework in a digital format, while using face-to-face class time to focus on assessment, handsͲonͲactivities and class discussion. This paper will include a summary of the flipped classroom research literature and its value for application to music library instruction, an overview of the development and design of a new research methods course for undergraduate students at the University of Saskatchewan, and presentation of results from an initial survey of student learning and engagement. Findings show that the flipped classroom is a highly adaptable method for delivering music research methods content, which takes advantage of educational technology and online learning to enhance the student]s learning and engagement within the class. The course at the center of this case study prepares undergraduate music students to find, use and evaluate information resources in physical and online environments, and to prepare students to complete a research-based program notes. writing assignment as part of their yearͲend recital requirements. The design of the research methods course relied on a collaborative and consultative approach with the Department of Music and the University Centre for Teaching Effectiveness. Learning objectives were informed by current information literacy standard including the Information Literacy Instructional Objectives for Undergraduate Music Students (Music Library Association) and the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education (ACRL), with a nod to the Draft Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (ACRL), currently in development. The course aims to meet undergraduate students where they already are, in a continually evolving digital environment, and to position them to better understand the evolving practices of music research in the digital age.Item Digital heritage: Preserving and sharing Saskatchewan’s music.(International Association of Music Libraries Annual Meeting, 2012-07) Tharani, Karim; Doi, CarolynThe Canadian province of Saskatchewan, located just east of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, has a rich and fascinating musical history. In order to preserve and share Saskatchewan’s musical heritage the University of Saskatchewan has recently undertaken a collaborative project to digitally showcase its unique Saskatchewan Music Collection (SMC) housed at its Education Library in Saskatoon. The SMC features recordings and sheet music that have a Saskatchewan connection, i.e., composer, performer, or subject matter. It consists of mainly popular music, encompassing country, folk, ethnic, pop, rock, alternative, rap, among other genres, in addition to classical and jazz. This poster presentation will not only present Saskatchewan’s most comprehensive collection of multi-format music objects but will also bring to light a unique aspect of Canada’s musical heritage. In addition, the SMC poster presentation will provide a sneak preview of the University of Saskatchewan’s forthcoming digital showcase, an online exhibit that will display the remarkable musical lineage, popular culture, and social history of the province of Saskatchewan, including a large collection of popular, religious, Aboriginal, school and community group music. While many libraries and cultural organization are now undertaking projects to digitize local music collections, these often focus on digitized images (scores and sheet music) rather than sound. The SMC digitization project aims to reproduce the various multimedia elements of the physical collection, by way of streaming audio access to recordings, and high-quality digital images of liner notes, recording covers, labels and sheet music. When fully developed, users will be able to explore the collection remotely, through web and mobile devices, dramatically increasing access to the collection, which was once limited to in-library browsing and use. To provide multiple access points and encourage serendipitous discovery, the digital files have been fully integrated with Library’s Online Public Catalogue (OPAC) as well as the Library’s resource discovery system, USearch. Through this poster presentation, participants of the IAML 2012 conference will have the opportunity to experience streaming Saskatchewan music, interact with the digital collection and interface, and also learn about the challenges and achievements encountered during the conception and implementation of the SMC project.Item An Evidence-Based Approach to Library Instruction: Flipping the Classroom to Enhance Student Learning(2015-03-25) Maddison, Tasha; Doi, CarolynThe flipped teaching methodology is well documented within the education research literature, growing in popularity within university classrooms and making its way into library instruction. In light of current technological trends affecting higher education, libraries are challenged to explore new approaches to library instruction including strategies for inclusion of online classrooms, distributed learners, and interactive technologies. This presentation will include a summary of the research evidence on flipped teaching and its value for inclusion in library instruction. It will also look at the application of this evidence as applied to two case studies at the University of Saskatchewan Library and preliminary findings on outcomes from these cases. This presentation is relevant to why librarians are conducting research by highlighting the benefits of using research evidence to inform the practice of library instruction, to create better instructional tools and to meet the learning needs of today’s students. This presentation also links to research being done by librarians, as it documents an in-progress research project on the efficacy of the flipped classroom for library instruction.Item Findings from a survey on local music collecting and collections in Canadian libraries(2018-07-26) Doi, Carolyn; Luyk, SeanLocal music holds tangible meaning in the form of evidence of historical events, development of musical practices, documentation technologies, cultural artefacts, It also holds intangible meaning in the form of associations with memory, nostalgia, and feeling. Studying collections of local music and collecting practices (as opposed to individual artifacts, musical genres, or music scenes) provides us with unique understandings of the interplay between local, regional, and national music histories. This paper will discuss the findings of a survey of local music collecting and collections in Canada, which will be conducted in early 2018. We will provide an analysis of the collected data, which investigates behaviours, preferences, and beliefs about local music collections and collecting in libraries. Specifically, the themes of investigation include collection management, collection development, access, digital tools, promotion, challenges, and future planning related to local music collections. This research seeks to understand the state of local music collections and collecting in libraries across Canada. Specifically to: 1) to identify where collections of local music are held, what music(s) they document, and what evidentiary value they possess; 2) to understand the perceived value of collecting local music, and 3) to record local music collection management practices currently in use and where these practices may be improved.Item Head Over Heels: Approaches to Flipped Teaching(2015-03-25) Maddison, Tasha; Doi, CarolynThe teaching methodology of the flipped classroom is quickly growing in popularity within the education community and making its way into library instruction as well. This paper will introduce the concept of flipped teaching, identify its potential for integration into library instruction, and highlight two case studies of how this pedagogical approach was applied at the University of Saskatchewan Library. This interactive session will keep you on your toes. Expect homework in advance!Item Impact of funding changes on music collections in Canadian academic libraries(Canadian Association of Music Libraries Annual Meeting, 2016-06-02) Doi, Carolyn; Behzadi, Houman; Guise, Jan; Madill, KevinMusic librarians with shrinking acquisitions budgets, crowded shelves, and pressure to create more student study space face fundamental questions: How do we sustain the quality of the music collection with limited funds? How can we be proactive with collection development when so much is beyond our control? Houman and Carolyn will present survey results that capture a snapshot of the current state of music acquisition funds and collection building activities in Canadian academic libraries. In particular, they will cover how these funds are organized, where they are being spent, and how fluctuations in institutional support for library collections may impact music collection-building mandates across Canada. Since the fall in the Canadian dollar and the lower purchasing power of the library, this survey may be used to develop contingency measures to examine potential changes in the area of music collection development. Jan and Kevin will review the pros and cons of two potential responses to shrinking budgets. First, seeking donations (monetary or in-kind). Endowed funds can increase acquisitions budgets, but are vulnerable to market fluctuations. They can also come with donor restrictions. In-kind donations add value to our collections but require staff resources to process and catalogue. Second, collaborating with other music librarians to highlight unique collections and avoid duplication of effort. Successful collaboration depends on like personalities, geography, and institutional support. Do music librarians in Canada have enough purchasing power to negotiate with vendors? Can librarians serving different institutions and patron communities find a coordinated future together?Item Impact of Library Budgets on Music Collections in Canadian Academic Libraries(2020-03-01) Doi, Carolyn; Behzadi, HoumanThis dataset contains results from an online survey of Canadian music librarians conducted by librarians at the University of Saskatchewan and University of Toronto from May 19, 2016, to May 27, 2016. The objectives of the survey were to capture a national snapshot of the impact on library budgets on music collections at Canadian academic libraries after a recent downturn in the value of the Candian dollar. A targeted sample of Canadian academic music librarians was recruited via the Canadian Association of Music Libraries, Archives, and Documentation Centres. The data are de-identified responses to the survey. (2020-03-01)Item Libraries Organizing Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons as a Form of Information Activism(Saskatchewan Library Association Conference, 2016-05-07) Doi, Carolyn; Lucky, Shannon; Bruce, Leah; Raymond, DanielleIn Saskatoon, two Wikipedia Edit-a-thon events have been held in partnership between the local libraries and arts organizations. The purpose of these events was to collectively and purposefully improve the quality and quantity of Wikipedia entries on Canadian women artists and to encourage a higher representation of women editors. This presentation will address aspects of program planning, outcomes, and lessons learned. Attendees will learn about some of the challenges encountered, be introduced to some of the resources available to event organizers, and how this campaign fits into the larger picture of information activism.Item Literature Review of Online Learning in Academic Libraries(Chandos Publishing, 2016-10) Maddison, Tasha; Doi, Carolyn; Lucky, Shannon; Kumaran, MahaThe field of distributed learning is constantly evolving. Online technology provides instructors with the flexibility to offer meaningful instruction to students who are at a distance or in some cases right on campus, but still unable to be physically present in the classroom. This dynamic environment challenges librarians to monitor, learn, adapt, collaborate, and use new technological advances in order to make the best use of techniques to engage students and improve learning outcomes and success rates. Distributed Learning provides evidence based information on a variety of issues, surrounding online teaching and learning from the perspective of librarians. Includes extensive literature search on distributed learning Provides pedagogy, developing content, and technology by librarians Shows the importance of collaboration and buy-in from all parties involvedItem Local Music Collecting in Canadian Cultural Heritage Institutions: A Summary of Recent Research(2018-11-09) Doi, Carolyn; Luyk, SeanEnglish abstract: Local music provides evidence of community norms and insight into broader historical and cultural contexts. Collections of local music represent delimited geographic regions through documentary artifacts such as sound recordings, printed ephemera, historical and archival materials. Increasingly, cultural heritage institutions are preserving and collecting local music, although these practices are under documented in scholarly and professional literatures. This presentation describes a SSHRC-funded research project, Sounds of Home: Exploring Local Music Collections and Collecting in Canada that aims to: 1) identify where collections of local music are held, what music(s) they document, and what evidentiary value they possess; 2) understand the perceived value of collecting local music, and 3) record local music collection management practices currently used by public institutions to determine areas where practices may be improved. We will present the summary of a survey, which was distributed to local music collectors in Canadian libraries in 2018. The survey results provide an overview of current trends, challenges, and strategies faced by local music collection managers in Canadian libraries. We will also give a project update, including plans for next steps which include interviews with collection managers as well as an overview of local music collection in Canadian cultural heritage institutions. French abstract: La musique locale témoigne des normes propres à une communauté et donne un aperçu des contextes historiques et culturels plus vastes. Les collections locales de musique illustrent des régions géographiques spécifiques par l'entremise d'artéfacts documentaires tels que des enregistrements sonores, des articles éphémères imprimés, et des documents historiques ou des documents d'archives. De plus en plus, des institutions s'intéressant au patrimoine culturel préservent et collectionnent la musique locale, bien que ces pratiques soient mal documentées dans la littérature professionnelle et savante. Cette présentation décrit un projet de recherche subventionné par le Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines, "Sounds of home : exploring local music collections and collecting in Canada". Ce projet vise à: 1) identifier où sont conservées les collections locales de musique, quels types de musique y sont documentés, et quelle est leur valeur probante; 2) comprendre comment on perçoit l'importance de collectionner la musique locale; 3) noter quelles sont les pratiques de gestion des collections locales de musique présentement employées par les institutions publiques, pour déterminer les domaines où des améliorations pourraient être apportées. Nous allons présenter les résultats d'un sondage qui a été distribué en 2018 à ceux qui collectionnent la musique locale au sein de bibliothèques canadiennes. Les résultats de ce sondage présentent un survol des tendances, stratégies et défis actuels auxquels sont confrontées les gestionnaires des collections locales de musique dans les bibliothèques canadiennes. Nous allons aussi expliquer où en est le projet, et présenter les plans des prochaines étapes, qui comprennent des entrevues avec les gestionnaires des collections; nous présenterons également un survol des collections locales de musique dans les institutions qui s'intéressent au patrimoine culturel canadien.Item Local Music Collections and Collecting in Canada(2018-05-09) Doi, CarolynThis dataset results from an online survey of Canadian libraries who have local music collections. The survey was conducted from May 3, 2018 to May 22, 2018. The purpose and objectives of the survey were to understand the state of local music collections across Canada. Specifically, to 1) identify where collections of local music are held, what music(s) they document, and what evidentiary value they possess; and 2) to understand the perceived value of collecting local music, and record local music collection management practices currently used by public institutions to determine areas where practices may be improved. A targeted sample of Canadian libraries thought to potentially contain local music collections were recruited via email distribution. The data are de-identified responses to the survey. (2018-05-09)Item Local Music Collections in Cultural Heritage Institutions: A Qualitative Systematic Review(Fontes Artis Musicae, 2018) Doi, CarolynArtifacts of local music scenes are increasingly being collected and documented in cultural heritage institutions such as libraries, archives, and museums. Managing local music materials requires specialisation that falls outside standard approaches to collection management. Collection managers often work independently and there is little professional literature that addresses best practises for working with local music materials. This study aims to summarise the professional practises of local music collection managers in cultural heritage institutions using a qualitative systematic review of the literature. The content of fifty scholarly and professional sources was analysed using a qualitative content analysis. Findings document the challenges and solutions for managing, preserving, and providing public access. Four overarching categories are identified: Collection Development, Collection Management, Access, and Context. The article proposes a new conceptual framework, which outlines themes pointing to the implications of this study for practise. The framework places local and institutional context at the centre of decisions related to community engagement, content, systems and infrastructure, workflows, and technology. This research has relevance to institutions, collectors, and practitioners who are interested in building or developing local music collections, working with local music communities, or supporting local musicians.Item Local Music Collections: Strategies for Digital Access, Presentation, and Preservation - A Case Study(New Review of Academic Librarianship, 2016-05-21) Doi, CarolynThe Saskatchewan Music Collection (SMC) is a local music collection held at the University of Saskatchewan. This case study examines a project to digitize and present this unique special collection in the online environment. The project aims to facilitate access to the collection, preserve the collection and promote scholarship and interest in the music of the province. This paper addresses the value of local music collections, as well as challenges and strategies for collection development, copyright issues, promotion and access. An approach for digitizing and presenting the online collection are discussed.Item Local Music Collectors in Cultural Heritage Organizations: Finding Joy through Occupational Devotion(Johns Hopkins University Press, 2022) Doi, CarolynLocal music collecting in cultural heritage organizations is a rich practice for the study of joy and information. This article examines the joyful and personally meaningful experiences of local music collectors, as drawn from interviews with twenty-two individuals at eighteen cultural heritage organizations conducted from 2018 to 2020. Collectors describe their work with local music collections to be personally meaningful, positive, and even joyful. For many, the positive affective experiences found through the blending of personal interests and professional projects is a key factor in their workplace well-being, motivation, and personal fulfillment. Collectors apply a community-engaged approach to their professional practice, finding self-fulfillment through their work and connection to the local music community. These findings are discussed within the context of the serious leisure perspective, and the pleasurable and the profound in library and information science research.Item Local Music in Cultural Heritage Institutions: Research from the Sounds of Home Projec(2019-02-23) Doi, Carolyn; Luyk, Sean; Rutley, SarahLocal music collections inform national histories, represent the musical diversity of our communities, and provide evidence of musical and social developments. This presentation discusses efforts to connect local music collections beyond the walls of the library – through outreach, marketing, research, and online platforms - and invites consideration of their significance to regional, national and international audiences. Sean Luyk (University of Alberta) provides an overview of current research from the Sounds of Home local music research project, including a summary and analysis of the findings of an online questionnaire distributed in 2018, initial findings from interviews conducted with local music collectors, and current experimentation with geovisualization methods to map local music collections (this portion of the presentation completed by Carolyn Doi and Sara Rutley, University of Saskatchewan).