A Bibliometric Analysis of Research by Canadian Library and Information Science Academics and Practitioners

Jean-Sébastien Sauvé, Madelaine Hare, Geoff Krause, Constance Poitras, Poppy Riddle, Philippe Mongeon
In-Person, Papers

Abstract

The intersection of consumer rights and corporate control is exemplified in the battle over automotive repairability, where claims of cybersecurity risks challenge the Right to Repair movement. This study critically examines challenges to Massachusetts’ Data Access Law, which sought to expand independent access to vehicle telematics data for purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair. Through critical discourse analysis, the findings expose rhetorical strategies that prioritize corporate interests under the guise of safety. This research emphasizes the need for policy interventions that prioritize transparency and innovation and recognize that robust security and equitable access to repair can coexist.

Date
May 28, 2025 13:25 ADT — 13:50 ADT
Location
Rowe 1014 and Zoom
Bibliometrics Library and Information Science Scholarly Communication Academic Librarians Canadian universities Collaboration LIS faculty Scholarly Publishing
Madelaine Hare
Madelaine Hare
Digital Transformation & Innovation PhD student, University of Ottawa
Geoff Krause
Geoff Krause
ID PhD Program, Dalhousie University
Constance Poitras
Constance Poitras
École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l’information, Université de Montréal

Constance Poitras is a Ph.D. candidate and lecturer at the École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l’information at the Université de Montréal. Her research explores how established knowledge in Library and Information Science (LIS) crosses over intra-disciplinary boundaries and influences researchers’ career trajectories. Additionally, her work examines how doctoral research topics, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks contribute to the structuring of LIS subfields and its interactions with other disciplines.

Poppy Riddle
ID PhD Program, Dalhousie University

I am a PhD student researching how searching for information may be improved. I am working at the intersection of information seeking behaviour, scientometrics, and human-computer interaction.

Philippe Mongeon
Philippe Mongeon
Department of Information Science, Dalhousie University

Philippe Mongeon is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of information Science of Dalhousie University, where he runs the Quantitative Science Studies (QSS) Lab. He is also the editor-in-chief of the Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science (CJILS). His research uses bibliometrics and other quantitative methods to study the dynamics and practices of knowledge production, dissemination and use, as well as research evaluation and governance. He works on a broad range of more specific topics, such as research collaboration, scientific misconduct, scholarly publishing, data sharing, research funding, social media, networks, and the evolution of scientific fields.