Martin Morris

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Martin Morris

Title

Liaison Librarian

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Biography

I am the dedicated liaison librarian supporting the departments of bioengineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, earth & planetary sciences, and mining & materials engineering. In this role, I support the teaching, learning and research of these departments by providing teaching, research consultations and dedicated library collections.

Awards and honours

Medical Library Association: Ida & George Eliot Prize (2019)
Canadian Health Libraries Association / Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada:
2015 Research Grant

First name

Martin

Last name

Morris

Google Scholar Profile

ORCID

ORCiD Profile

Library subject

Bioengineering

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Earth and Planetary Sciences

Mining and Materials Engineering

Education

MSc Library and Information Studies, Robert Gordon University, 2009
BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Wales, 1992

Areas of Interest

Provision of library services to traditionally underserved communities
Intellectual freedom
Knowledge synthesis, including innovative methodologies and librarian participation
Spread of innovations in library and information settings

Macdonald-Stewart Library Building
809 Sherbrooke Street West,
Montreal,
Quebec,
H3A 0C1

Phone number

(514) 398 8140

martin.morris [at] mcgill.ca

Selected Publications

Librarianship

Morris, M., Stevens. G. A. & Siegel, J. (2025). I can’t even read straight : Exploring the influences on LGBTQ+ library collections through an AI-mediated, parallel synthesis scoping review approach. IFLA Journal. 0(0), 1–36. doi:10.1177/03400352241310614 [OPEN ACCESS POSTPRINT]

Stevens, G. A., Morris, M., Parker, R. M. N., Fajardo, F. J., Brody, E. R. & McLean, K. (2023). LGBTQ+ health research guides: A multi-Institutional analysis of usage patterns and user information needs. Journal of the Medical Library Association. 111(4), 762–773. doi:10.5195/jmla.2023.1661.

Siegel, J., Morris, M. & Stevens, G. (2020). Perceptions of academic librarians towards LGBTQ+ information needs: An exploratory study. College & Research Libraries. 81(1), 122-148. doi:10.5860/crl.81.1.122

Stevens, G., Morris, M., Nguyen, T. & Vardell, E. (2019). Health sciences librarians in the field: Pioneers for LGBTQ+ health. In B. Mehra (Ed.). LGBTQ+ librarianship in the 21st century: Emerging directions of advocacy and community engagement in diverse information environments (pp. 65-87). Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald. doi:10.1108/S0065-283020190000045015 [OPEN ACCESS POSTPRINT]

Clairoux, N., Morris, M. & Brown, H. (2017). Academic dental librarianship in Canada: Taking stock, planning the future. Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Journal des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada. 38, 102-117. doi:10.29173/jchla/jabsc.v38i3.29344

Morris, M. (2017). Aidsmap.com: A comprehensive HIV/AIDS information resource. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet. 21, 402-409. doi:10.1080/15398285.2017.1377545

Hawkins, B., Morris, M., Nguyen, T., Siegel, J. & Vardell, E. (2017). Advancing the conversation: Next steps for LGBTQ health librarianship. Journal of the Medical Library Association. 105, 316-327. doi:10.5195/jmla.2017.206

Morris, M., Boruff, J. T. & Gore, G. (2016). Scoping reviews: Establishing the role of the librarian. Journal of the Medical Library Association. 104, 346-353. doi:10.3163/1536-5050.104.4.020

Morris, M. & Roberto, K. R. (2016). Information-seeking behaviour and information needs of LGBTQ health professionals: A follow-up study. Health Information and Libraries Journal. 33, 204-221. doi:10.1111/hir.12139

Morris, M. & Hawkins, B. (2016). Towards a new specialization in health librarianship: LGBTQ health. Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Journal des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada. 37, 20-23. doi:10.5596/c16-007

Gore, G. & Morris, M. (2014, February). Adobe ePub Books: How do they work? MLA News, 54(2)

Liaison Librarian Collaborations

Davari, L.D., Morris, M. & Allison, P. (2025). Policy options to complement the new national dental program enabling high quality care for people with disabilities and older adults. Gerodontology, 0(0). doi:10.1111/ger.12813

Rodrigues, A., Abi-Nader, S., Durand, R., Rompré, P., Janati, A.I., Atsu, S., Morris, M. & Emami, E. (2024). Effectiveness of zygomatic-implant fixed rehabilitation for the atrophic edentulous maxilla: Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Systematic Reviews, 13(146). doi:10.1186/s13643-024-02561-w

Durço, D. de F.P.A., Macedo, A., Bitencourt, F.V., Faria, A.O.V., Bizzi, I.H., Azevedo, C.B., Morris, M., dos Santos Ferreira, K., Souza, L.C. & Velly, A. (2024). Prevalence of orofacial pain in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gerodontology, 41(3)(335-345). doi:10.1111/ger.12740

Attaran, N., Sharma, A., Morris, M., Dudubo, O. & Macdonald, M.E. (2023). What are the impacts of oral complications from cancer therapy on the quality of life of children? A protocol to update a scoping review. PLoS One, 18(11):e0290364. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0290364

Ghanati, H., Madathil, S., Al-Tamimi, M., Al-Asmar, Z., Morris, M. & Nicolau, B. (2023). Methodological issues with head and neck cancer prognostic risk prediction models. Community Dental Health, 40(252-260). doi:10.1922/CDH_00015Ghanati09

Jafarpour D., Feine, J.S., Morris, M. & Souza, R.F. (2023). Patient-reported outcomes and clinical performance of CAD/CAM removable dentures: A scoping review. International Journal of Prosthodontics, 0(0). doi:10.11607/ijp.8556

Kurbatfinski, S., Whitehead, J., Peltekian, R., Henry, R. S., Bobga, B., Kumbah, O., Madaan, R., Ulicki, N., Morris, M., Santinele Martino, A., Maurer, K., & Marshall, Z. (2023). Systematically reviewing the help-seeking patterns of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals who experience intimate partner violence and of those providing support. Preaching to the Choir: An International LGBTQ+ Psychology & Related Social Sciences Conference. Toronto, ON. June 21-22, 2023. (Poster).

Abusamak, M., Al-Tamimi, M., Al-Waeli, H., Tahboub, K., Cai, W., Morris, M., Tamimi, F. & Nicolau, B. (2023). Chronotherapy in Dentistry: A scoping review. Chronobiology International, 40(5):684-697. doi:10.1080/07420528.2023.2200495

Allison, P., Jashni, Y.K., Emari, F. & Morris, M. (2023). Indicators of integrating oral health care within universal health coverage and general health care in low-, middle-, and high-income countries: A scoping review. BMC Oral Health, 23(1):251. doi:10.1186/s12903-023-02906-2.

Al-Waeli, H., Reboucas, A.P., Mansour, A., Morris, M., Tamimi, F. & Nicolau, B. (2021). Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and bone healing in animal models – A systematic review and meta-analysis. Systematic Reviews, 10(201). doi:10.1186/s13643-021-01690-w

Fu, J., Goldsmith, M., Crooks, S., Condon, S., Morris, M. & Komarova, S. (2021). Bone health in spacefaring rodents and primates: Systematic review and meta-analysis. npj Microgravity, 7(19). doi:10.1038/s41526-021-00147-7

Allison, P., de Souza, R.F., Aboud, L. & Morris, M. (2021). Evidence to support safe return to clinical practice by oral health professionals in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: A report prepared for the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada. (November 2020 Update). Retrieved from the Government of Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/health-professionals/evidence-safe-return-clinical-practice-oral-health.html.

Makansi, N., Blaizot, A., Vergnes, J-N., Morris, M., Rousseau, J. & Bedos, C. (2021). A scoping review on dental clinic accessibility for people using wheelchairs. Special Care in Dentistry, 41(3): 329-339. doi:10.1111/scd.12565

Homa, F., Rousseau, J., Makansi, N., Blaizot, A., Morris, M., Vergnes, J-N. & Bedos, C. (2021). What do we know about portable dental services? A scoping review. Gerodontology, 38(3): 276-288. doi:10.1111/ger.12524

Allison, P., de Souza, R.F., Aboud, L. & Morris, M. (2020). Archived. Evidence to support safe return to clinical practice by oral health professionals in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: A report prepared for the Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Canada. Retrieved from the Government of Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/health-professionals/evidence-safe-return-clinical-practice-oral-health/archived-1.html.

Sarmiento, I., Paredes-Solís, S., Morris, M., Pimental, J., Cockroft, A. & Andersson, N. (2020). Factors influencing maternal health in indigenous communities with presence of traditional midwifery in the Americas: Protocol for a scoping review. BMJ Open, 10:e037922. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037922

Stavnichuk, M., Mikolajewicz, N., Corlett, T., Morris, M. & Komarova, S. (2020). A systematic review and meta-analysis of bone loss in space travellers. npj Microgravity, 6(13). doi:10.1038/s41526-020-0103-2

Almufleh, B.D.S., Emami, E., Alessawe, A., Rodan, R., Morris, M., Umebayashi, M. & Tamimi, F. (2020). Patient-reported outcomes of metal and acrylic removable partial dentures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Prosthodontics. doi:10.1111/jopr.13169

McKee, T., Perlman, G., Morris, M. & Komarova, S.V. (2019). Extracellular matrix composition of connective tissues: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nature Scientific Reports, 9(1):10542. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-46896-0

Kahn, S.R., Diendéré, G., Morrison, D.R., Piché, A., Filion, K.B., Klil-Drori, A.J., Douketis, J.D., Emed, J., Roussin, A., Tagalakis, V., Morris, M. & Geerts, W. (2019). The effectiveness of interventions for the implementation of thromboprophylaxis in hospitalized patients at risk for venous thromboembolism: An abridged Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT). BMJ Open, 9(5), e024444. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024444

Adbunabi, A., Morris, M., Abi Nader, S. & de Souza, R.F. (2019). Impact of immediately loaded implant-supported fixed dental prostheses in edentulous maxillae: A systematic review. Journal of Applied Oral Science, 12(27), e20180600

Cormer, M., Dieynaba, S., N'Diaye, A.M. dos S., Gaspar, J., Cazabon, D., Ghasi, M., Morris, M., Schwartzman, K. & Oxlade, O. (2019). Proximate determinants of tuberculosis in Indigenous peoples worldwide: A systematic review. Lancet Global Health, 7(1), e68-e80. doi:10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30435-2

Mikolajewicz, M., Mohammed, A., Morris, M. & Komarova, S.V. (2018). Meta-analysis of mechanically-stimulated ATP release from mammalian cells. Journal of Cell Science, 131, jcs223354. doi:10.1242/jcs.223354

Kahn, S.R., Morrison, D.R., Diendéré, G., Piché, A., Filion, K.B., Klil-Drori, A.J., Douketis, J.D., Emed, J., Roussin, A., Tagalakis, V., Morris, M. & Geerts, W. (2018). Interventions for implementation of thromboprophylaxis in hospitalized patients at risk for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CD008201. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD008201.pub3

Furlini, L., Noushi, N., Castonguay, G., Feine, J., Bedos, C., de Souza, R., Esfandiari, S., Hovey, R., Macdonald, M. E., Morris, M., Nicolau, B., Power, F. & Allison, P. (2018). Dental student readiness to treat the underserved: A scoping review. Journal of Dental Education, 82, 483-491. doi:10.21815/JDE.018.053

Elliott, A., Dubé, P-A., Cossette-Côté, A., Patakfalvi, L., Villeneuve, E., Morris, M. & Gosselin, S. (2017). Intraosseous administration of antidotes - A systematic review. Clinical Toxicology, 55, 1025-1054. doi:10.1080/15563650.2017.1337122

Steer, K., Stavnichuk, M., Morris, M. & Komarova, S. (2017). Bone health in patients with hematopoietic disorders of bone marrow origin: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 32(4), 731-742. doi:10.1002/jbmr.3026

Fung, A., Trabulsi, N., Morris, M., Garfinkle, R., Saleem, A., Wexner, S. D., Vasilevsky, C-A. & Boutros, M. (2017). Laparoscopic colorectal cancer resections in the obese: A meta-analysis. Surgical Endoscopy, 31(5), 2072-2088. doi:10.1007/s00464-016-5209-y

Gosselin, S., Høgberg, L. C. G., Hoffman, R. S., Graudins, A., Stork, C., Thomas, S. H. L., Stellpflug, S. J., Levine, M., Hayes, B. D., Morris, M., Miller-Nesbitt, A., Turgeon, A. F., Bailey, B., Chuang, R., Bania, T. C., Mégarbane, B., Bhalla, A. & Lavergne, V. (2016). Evidence-based recommendations on the use of intravenous emulsion therapy in poisoning. Clinical Toxicology, 54, 899-923. doi:10.1080/15563650.2016.1214275

Verma, V., Ramamoorthi, M., Morris, M., Siddiqui, F., & Esfandiari, S. (2016). The effect of phentolamine on reversing soft tissue anesthesia: An oral health technology assessment report. JDR Clinical & Translational Research. 1(2), 178-190. doi:10.1177/2380084416651225

Hayes, B. D., Gosselin, S., Calello, D. P., Nacca, N., Rollins, C., Abourbih, D., Morris, M., Miller-Nesbitt, A., Morais, J., & Lavergne, V. (2016). Systematic review on clinical adverse events reported with acute intravenous lipid emulsions. Clinical Toxicology, 54, 365-404. doi:10.3109/15563650.2016.1151528

Levine, M., Hoffman, R. S., Lavergne, V., Stork, C. M., Graudins, A., Chuang, R., Stellplflug, S. J., Morris, M., Miller-Nesbitt, A., & Gosselin, S. (2016). Systematic review of the effect of intravenous lipid emulsion therapy for non-local anesthetic toxicity. Clinical Toxicology, 54, 194-221. doi:10.3109/15563650.2015.1126286

Høgberg, L. C. G., Bania, T. C., Lavergne, V., Bailey, B., Turgeon, A. F., Thomas, S. H. L., Morris, M., Miller-Nesbitt, A., Mégarbane, B., Magber, S., & Gosselin, S. (2016). Systematic review of the effect of intravenous lipid emulsion therapy for local anesthetic toxicity. Clinical Toxicology, 54, 167-193. doi:10.3109/15563650.2015.1121270

Grunbaum, A. M., Gilfix, B. M., Hoffman, R. S., Lavergne, V., Morris, M., Miller-Nesbitt, A. M., & Gosselin, S. (2015). Review of the effect of intravenous lipid emulsion on laboratory analyses. Clinical Toxicology, 54, 92-102. doi:10.3109/15563650.2015.1115515

Gosselin, S., Morris, M., Miller-Nesbitt, A., Hoffman, R. S., Hayes, B. D., Turgeon, A. F., ... Lavergne, V. (2015). Methodology for AACT evidence-based recommendations on the use of lipid emulsion therapy in poisoning. Clinical Toxicology, 53, 557-564. doi:10.3109/15563650.2015.1052498

Selected Presentations

Librarianship

Morris, M., Stevens, G., & Siegel, J. (2024, Aug). Putting It Together: The central role of censorship within a new theoretical framework of LGBTQ+ librarianship. Paper presented at the meeting of MEXINFO Mexican Information Global Forum, Mexico City, Mexico.

Hafner, J., McKinnon, D., Morris, M., & Senior, A. (2018, Dec). Is there a (data) point? Are all of these measures useful? Paper presented at the meeting of the Library Assessment Conference, Houston, TX. doi:10.29242/lac.2018.6

Frati, F., Wagner, S., Sanzone, L., & Morris, M. (2018, June). Exploring the potential of library clinics in Nursing curricula to develop Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) skills. Paper presented at the meeting of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada, St Johns, NL.

Sikora, L., Morris, M., Cooper, A., Barnes, L., Brown, H., Cheung, M., Dorgan, M., Ellis, U., Fraser, K-L., & Miller, K. (2018, June). Telling Research Data Management (RDM) stories: Surveying the RDM practices and needs of health and medical researchers. Poster presented at the meeting of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada, St Johns, NL..

Boruff, J., Morris, M., & Torabi, N. (2018, June). Expanding the role of the librarian as knowledge synthesis methodologist: A case study in teaching Rayyan. Poster presented at the meeting of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada, St Johns, NL.

Morris, M., Saunders, D., & Iantaffi, A. (2017, August). Intersectional and intermodal: Making sexual health information accessible to LGBTQ+ Deaf people. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Federation of Library Associations, Wrocław, Poland. [PRESENTATION SLIDES]

Trolliet-Martial, S., & Morris, M. (2017, May). Measuring the effectiveness of a pre-consult subject guide. Paper presented at the meeting of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada, Edmonton, AB.

Morris, M., & Siegel, J. (2017, May). Academic librarians and their LGBTQ+ Patrons. Poster session presented at the meeting of ACRL New England, Burlington, VT. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.24354.63685

Trolliet-Martial, S., Gore, G., & Morris, M. (2016, November). Un guide en ligne à consulter par l'étudiant avant l'entrevue de référence. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Congrès des professionnels de l’information (CPI), Montréal, QC. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.21467.98081

Hawkins, B., Morris, M., Nguyen, T., Vardell, E., Siegel, J., & Dyck, D. R. (2016, May). Creating a needed dialogue: A discussion about LGBTQ health librarianship in 2016. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada and the Medical Library Association, Toronto, ON.

Freund, L., Hawkins, B., & Morris, M. (2016, May). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) people, health information seeking, and the role of health librarians: A scoping review. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada and the Medical Library Association, Toronto, ON. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.1244.2482

Seal, L., Morris, M., & Torabi, N. (2016, April). Benchmarking and evaluation of a dentistry collection using OCLC Collection Evaluation. Poster session presented at the meeting of the 14th Concordia University Libraries Research Forum, Montreal, QC. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.3467.3040

Morris, M. (2016, January). Books and Bullets: Librarians Working to Increase Health Information in the Developing World. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association des bibliothèques de la santé affiliées à l'Université de Montréal/ɬ�﷬ Affiliated Health Libraries, Montréal, QC.

Morris, M., Booth, A., Boden, A., Adamczyk, A., Ambriz, L., Billman, B. L., Clark, E., Engwall, K., Johnson, R., Miller-Nesbitt, A., & Woznica, A. (2015, August). Learning by doing: Increasing librarian and institutional capacity for research through a collaborative international systematic review action learning set. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Federation of Library Associations, Cape Town, South Africa.

Miller-Nesbitt, A., Boden, C., Adamczyk, A., Ambriz, L., Billman, B. L., Booth, A., Clark, E., Engwall, K., Johnson, R., Morris, M., & Woznica, A. (2015, May). Applying ‘best fit’ frameworks to systematic review data extraction. Paper presented at the meeting of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, Paris, France.

Boden, C., Adamczyk, A., Ambriz, L., Billman, B. L., Booth, A., Clark, E., Engwall, K., Johnson, R., Miller-Nesbitt, A., Morris, M., & Woznica, A. (2015, May). Librarian knowledge and skills of tools for visualizing, mining and managing large and complex research data: A systematic review. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Medical Library Association, Austin, TX.

Morris, M., & Gore, G. (2015, April). Quality time: health librarians and critical appraisal. Paper presented at the meeting of the 13th Concordia University Libraries Research Forum, Montreal, QC.

Morris, M., & Roberto, K. R. (2014, August) Information needs of LGBTQ health professionals: New data to inform inclusive practice. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Federation of Library Associations (WLIC), Lyon, France.

Morris, M., & Gore, G. (2014, August). Going to the next level: How health librarians are engaging with critical appraisal. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Federation of Library Associations (WLIC), Lyon, France.

Morris, M., Boden, C., & Miller-Nesbitt, A. (2014, June). Distributed collaborative virtual systematic reviewing: A blueprint for the future? Paper presented at the meeting of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada, Montreal, QC.

Morris, M., & Roberto, K. R. (2013, May). Information needs and information-seeking behaviour of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) health professionals: Results of a follow-up study. Paper presented at the meeting of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada, Saskatoon, SK.

Liaison Librarian Collaborations

Kahn, S. R., Morrison, D. R., Piché, A., Filion, K. B., Diendere, G., Klil-Drori, A., Douketis, J., Emed, J., Roussin, A., Tagalakis, V., Morris, M., & Geerts, W. (2017, July). Evaluation of interventions for implementation of thromboprophylaxis in hospitalized patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE): An updated Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT). Paper presented at the meeting of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Berlin, Germany. doi:10.1002/rth2.12012

Al-Waeli, H., Nicolau, B., Ana Paula, S., & Morris, M. (2017, March). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and bone healing: An animal model systematic review. Poster session presented at the meeting of the International Association for Dental Research General Session and Exhibition. San Francisco, CA.

Srivastava, A., Rajeh, M., Morris, M., Pluye, P., Makhoul, M. & Nicolau, B. (2015, March). Systematic mixed studies review: Evaluating implant prosthetics for tumor patients’ well-being. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Association for Dental Research, Boston, MA.

Fung, A., Morris, M., Saleem, A., Wexner, S., Vasilevsky, C., & Boutros, M. (2014, September). Laparascopic colorectal cancer resection in the obese: a meta-analysis. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Canadian Surgery Forum, Vancouver, BC.