Concordia Library launches its Researcher-in-Residence Program

April 28, 2016

Concordia University Library in Montreal has launched a Concordia Library Researcher-in-Residence program to promote research in the library and the use of research by practitioners.

The program offers the opportunity for scholars or doctoral students to focus on an area of inquiry in a supportive and enriching environment, and to interact with Concordia Library staff and its resources.

The presence of the Researcher-in-Residence in Concordia Library has as one of its goals to foster a culture of research. It is hoped that throughout the residency, both the researcher and staff will become engaged in the use of research in library practice and the concept of evidence-based librarianship.

The residency period is from January 1 to December 1, 2017. Proposals which include alternative start dates and those of different duration will also be considered.

For the inaugural Researcher-in-Residence program, Concordia Library invites proposals relating to any of the Library’s strategic plan goals as well as the following themes:

• The role of the library in a next-generation university
• The role of the library in the digital humanities
• Collection development in an increasingly connected world
• Use of space for learning and research
• Digital libraries
• Communication and outreach to users
• Efficacy of library instruction
• Professional development and capacity building of library staff

Researchers from library and information studies, as well as other disciplines (e.g., anthropology, computer science, education, informatics, media studies, sociology) are welcome to apply.

More information is available on the Concordia Library website.

Applications will be accepted until August 8.