Informing Decision-Making in Libraries: Informetric Research as Input to LIS Education and Practice

Davis, Michael; Wilson, Concepción S.; Horn, Anne

doi:10.1080/00048623.2005.10755310

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“…The focus lately has shifted from informing library decisions on selection and evaluation of printed materials and electronic resources to supporting the analysis and assessment of research output at individual, departmental, and institutional levels (Gumpenberger et al, 2012), although traditional applications to collection development have continued in the United States (Beck & Manuel, 2008) and Australia (Davis, Wilson, & Horn, 2005 (Adams, 2007;Gibbs & Sergeant, 2009;Pan & Breen, 2011) and specialist bibliometrics events (Gumpenberger et al, 2012), Internet resource guides published in practitioner periodicals (Kear & Colbert-Lewis, 2011;Roemer & Borchadt, 2012), and comprehensive LibGuides produced by individual libraries (e.g., Arizona State University, 2012; Macquarie University, 2012; University of Pittsburgh, 2012), along with articles calling for librarians to assume a more strategic role in research evaluation and its management (Herther, 2009;Joint, 2008;MacColl, 2010). Gumpenberger et al (2012, pp.…”

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Bibliometrics and Research Data Management Services: Emerging Trends in Library Support for Research

Corrall¹,

Kennan²,

Afzal³

2013

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Developments in network technologies, scholarly communication, and national policy are challenging academic libraries to find new ways to engage with research communities in the economic downturn. Librarians are responding with service innovations in areas such as bibliometrics and research data management. Previous surveys have investigated research data support within North America and other research services globally with small samples. An online multiple-choice questionnaire was used to survey bibliometric and data support activities of 140 libraries in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, including current and planned services, target audiences, service constraints, and staff training needs. A majority of respondents offered or planned bibliometrics training, citation reports, and impact calculations but with significant differences between countries. Current levels of engagement in data management were lower than for bibliometrics, but a majority anticipated future involvement, especially in technology assistance, data deposit, and policy development. Initiatives were aimed at multiple constituencies, with university administrators being important clients and partners for bibliometric services. Gaps in knowledge, skills, and confidence were significant constraints, with near-universal support for including bibliometrics and particularly data management in professional education and continuing development programs. The study also found that librarians need a multilayered understanding of the research environment.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bibliometrics and Research Data Management Services: Emerging Trends in Library Support for Research

Corrall¹,

Kennan²,

Afzal³

2013

lib

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159

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“…If we look at the subjects covered by our survey, recent literature reports very limited coverage of bibliometrics in LIS education in North America (Zhao, 2011) and no courses teaching informetrics methods in Australia (Davis et al, 2005). What coverage exists appears to be focused on collection management and theory rather than on ways of offering innovative services in libraries (Zhao, 2011).…”

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“Making space” in practice and education: research support services in academic libraries

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Informing library research with focus groups: The potential of seven alternative strategies to enhance participant interaction", Library Management, Vol. 35 Iss 8/9 pp. 558-564 http:// dx.If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation. AbstractPurpose -How academic libraries support the research of their parent institutions has changed as a result of forces such as changing scholarly communication practices, technological developments, reduced purchasing power and changes in academic culture. The purpose of this paper is to examine the professional and educational implications of current and emerging research support environments for academic libraries, particularly with regard to research data management and bibliometrics and discuss how do professionals and educators "make space" as new service demands arise? Design/methodology/approach -The present paper uses data from a recent survey of research support provision by academic libraries in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland, (authors 2013), and provides additional in depth analysis of the textual responses to extend the analysis in the light of forces for change in higher education. The original online questionnaire surveyed current and planned research support in academic libraries, and constraints or support needs related to service developments. It was distributed to 219 institutions in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland, and obtained 140 valid responses (response rate of 63.9 percent). Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics with thematic categorization and coding for the textual responses. Findings -Most academic libraries surveyed are already providing or planning services in the focal areas of bibliometrics and data management. There was also increasing demand for other research support services, not the focus of the study, such as eresearch support, journal publishing platforms, and grant writing support. The authors found that while many academic libraries perceive increasing research support services as a "huge opportunity" they were constrained by gaps in staff skills, knowledge, and confidence and resourcing issues. With regard to staff education and training, it was reported they require a broader understanding of the changing research and ...

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Digitizing Pacific Cultural Collections: The Australian Experience

Singh¹,

Blake²,

O'Donnell³

2013

Int J Cult Prop

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In the absence of specific policies that address the digitization of Pacific cultural collections, it is important to document the practices of Australian museum professionals and cultural experts who deal with close to one-fifth of Pacific cultural objects held in museums. Interviews with 17 museum professionals and cultural experts in Australia help advance reflective practice relating to digitizing Pacific collections. Drawing on principles enshrined in international, regional, and Australian policies and protocols relating to the management of indigenous collections, they favor responsible digitization based on consultation with source and diasporic communities. In order to consult across a region with multiple languages and cultures when time and resources are limited, they begin with areas they know best and when possible, work with curators of Pacific backgrounds. Some practicalities of publishing and protecting digitized images online revolve around validating information about the artifact and going beyond copyright to respect traditional knowledge.

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Informing Decision-Making in Libraries: Informetric Research as Input to LIS Education and Practice

Cited by 4 publications

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Bibliometrics and Research Data Management Services: Emerging Trends in Library Support for Research

Bibliometrics and Research Data Management Services: Emerging Trends in Library Support for Research

“Making space” in practice and education: research support services in academic libraries

Digitizing Pacific Cultural Collections: The Australian Experience

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