University of Guelph Library
Pascal R. Lupien
About Me
BA (McGill), MIS (Montréal), MA (Guelph)
I received my MIS (Master of Information Science) from the Université de Montréal in 2001 and my MA in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from the University of Guelph in 2009. My research interests include the development and evaluation of emerging services, developing services for traditionally underrepresented groups and understanding how oppressed and powerless groups use information to pursue collective goals.
Contact Me
519-824-4120 ext. 53893
Room 280, Library
E-mail:
New Journal Database
Research and Scholarly Communications
Research Enterprise & Scholarly Communications
As a member of the Research Enterprise and Scholarly Communication Team, I work to support, enable, and contribute to the research process on campus by engaging the research community, contributing to the research process, and raising awareness of and advocating for a transformation in scholarly communication.
Scholarly and Professional Contributions
Selected Publications
Lupien, Pascal and Lorna Rourke. (2010). How Students are Using VR (Virtual Reference): A Systematic Review of the Literature. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice. [forthcoming]
Lupien, Pascal. (2008). GLBT/Sexual Diversity studies and Academic Libraries: A Study of User Perceptions and Satisfaction. Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 53(3), pp. 131-147.
Rourke, Lorna and Pascal Lupien. "Out of the Question! How Libraries Can Use Students' Virtual Reference Questions to Add a Personal Touch to a Virtual World." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice. Vol. 2, no. 2 (June 2007): pp. 67-80. Available at http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/EBLIP/article/view/236
Boyd, Melanie and Pascal Lupien. "Bright Ideas, Hard Work and Thick Skin: Engaging in Scholarly Activity as a New Librarian." Feliciter. Vol. 53, no. 2 (2007): pp. 73-76.
Lupien, Pascal. "Information and Research Needs of GLBT/Sexual Diversity Studies Students." In Hugh Thompson, ed. Proceedings of the 13th National ACRL Conference in Baltimore, MD. March 29 - April 1, 2007. ALA Editions, 2007.
Lupien, Pascal. "Virtual Reference in the Age of Pop-up Blockers, Firewalls, and Service Pack 2. Online . July/August 2006. Available at http://www.infotoday.com/online/jul06/Lupien.shtml
Lupien, Pascal. (2005). "An Analysis of French-language Resources on the Web." Searcher. Vol. 13, no. 8 (2005). Available at http://www.infotoday.com/searcher/sep05/lupien.shtml
Lupien, Pascal. "Bilingual Virtual Reference: It's Better Than Searching the Open Web." Computers in Libraries. Vol. 24, no. 5 (2004): pp. 6-8, 53-56.
Lupien, Pascal. "La référence virtuelle en temps réel: avantages et défis." Argus. Vol. 33, no. 1 (2004): pp. 13-18.
Co-editor and translator for Biblionet: Bulletin of the Association of Professional Librarians of New Brunswick, 2001-2004.
Selected Conference Presentations
“La technologie et nos jeunes usagers”, Ontario Library Association Superconference 2010, Toronto : February 27, 2010. [invited speaker, regional conference]
“How Students are Using VR (Virtual Reference): A Systematic Review of the Literature” 5th Annual Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Conference. Stockholm, Sweden: >June 30, 2009. [invited speaker, international conference]
“Nuevos usuarios ¿nuevas bibliotecas?” Congreso de la red de instituciones mexicanas para la cooperación bibliotecaria, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla, México: September 4, 2008. [invited speaker, international conference]
“Las tecnologías Web 2.0 y las nuevas generaciones de estudiantes” Interactive half-day workshop presented to MLIS students at El Colegio de México, Mexico City: September 3, 2008. [invited speaker, half day workshop]
“The Millenial Mythology: Putting suppositions to the test in an academic”, Computers in Libraries Annual Conference, Arlington, VA: April 7, 2008. [invited speaker, international conference]
"La Toile 2.0 et les bibliothèques francophones de l'Ontario", Ontario Library Association Superconference 2008, Toronto, January 31, 2008. [invited speaker, panel discussion, regional conference]
"If You Build It, Will They Come? Reality-Based Emerging Services Planning for Millennials", EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative 2008, San Antonio, January 30, 2008. With R. Oldham. [invited speaker, international conference]
"Learning from Chatting: How Our Questions are Giving Us Answers." (With L. Rourke.) Canadian Library Association (CLA) Annual Conference, St. John's, May 25, 2007.
"Information and Research Needs of GLBT/Sexual Diversity Studies Students". ACRL Thirteenth National Conference, April 1, 2007, Baltimore, Maryland.
"La référence à distance: l'expérience de l'Université de Guelph", Conférence des recteurs et des principaux des universités du Québec, Montréal, October 20, 2006.
"Focus on New Professionals: Becoming Involved in Scholarly Work." Canadian Library Association (CLA) Annual Conference, Ottawa, June 17, 2006.
"Out of the Question: How We are Using Our Students' Questions to Add a Personal Touch to a Virtual World." Computers in Libraries 2006 Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., March 24, 2006.
"La référence virtuelle: avantages et défis pour les bibliothèques francophones et bilingues." Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) Annual Conference, Halifax, May 27, 2005.
"Reaching Out to Patrons in Their Own Languages: Developing a Bilingual Virtual Reference Service." 6th Annual Virtual Reference Desk Conference, Cincinnati, OH, November 8, 2004.
"LIVE, UNB's Real-Time Virtual Reference Service." Association of rofessional Librarians of New Brunswick Annual Conference, Miramichi, N.B. Oct. 4, 2003.
"Les services par Internet dans le contexte des bibliothèques du XXIe siècle." Association pour l'avancement des sciences et des techniques de la documentation (ASTED) Annual Conference, Quebec City, QC, November 9, 2001.
Awards
2006-2008 Winner of UG Presidential Distinguished Librarian Award
Professional Associations
- Association of Professional Librarians of New Brunswick (APLNB), Secretary, 2002-2003, Vice-President/President Elect, 2003–2004
- Association pour l'avancement des sciences et techniques de la documentation (ASTED), Member, 2005 –
- Canadian Library Association (CLA), Member, 2001-
- Canadian Association of College and University Libraries (CACUL), Member, 2003 –
- Corporation des bibliothécaires professionnels du Québec (CBPQ), Member, 1999–2001
- Ontario Library Association (OLA), Member, 2004 –
- Ontario College and University Library Association (OCULA), Member, 2004 –
Committees
- Knowledge Ontario, Ask Ontario Steering Committee
- CACUL Re:Generations Committee
- CLA Standing Committee on Intellectual Property and Public Access
- University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA)