Library School Programs and the Successful Training of Academic Librarians to Meet Promotion and Tenure Requirements in the Academy

Best, Rickey; Kneip, Jason

doi:10.5860/0710097

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“…Interestingly, 26% (n=98) of the overall number of contributors in the present study (n=370) were affiliated with ARL member institutions, but that group also represented 40% (n= 54) of the overall number of authors of accepted papers (n=135). These findings are consistent with those of Best and Kneip (2010), who showed there to be a strong correlation between ARL affiliation and librarians' motivation and ability to publish in the professional literature.…”

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Content Analysis of Papers Submitted to Communications in Information Literacy, 2007-2013

Hollister¹

2014

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The author conducted a content analysis of papers submitted to the journal, Communications in Information Literacy, from the years 2007-2013. The purpose was to investigate and report on the overall quality characteristics of a statistically significant sample of papers submitted to a single-topic, open access, library and information science (LIS) journal. Characteristics of manuscript submissions, authorship, reviewer evaluations, and editorial decisions were illuminated to provide context; particular emphasis was given to the analysis of major criticisms found in reviewer evaluations of rejected papers. Overall results were compared to previously published research. The findings suggest a trend in favor of collaborative authorship, and a possible trend toward a more practice-based literature. The findings also suggest a possible deterioration in some of the skills that are required of LIS authors relative to the preparation of scholarly papers. The author discusses potential implications for authors and the disciplinary literature, recommends directions for future research, and where possible, provides recommendations for the benefit of the greater community of LIS scholars. [SPECIAL FEATURE]Hollister: Content Analysis of

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Content Analysis of Papers Submitted to Communications in Information Literacy, 2007-2013

Hollister¹

2014

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“…In other words academics have to switch their interest to the information science or information systems fields for academic survival. This also creates dilemma for practicing librarians, who are in faculty status seeking promotion and tenure, as they are advised to have a steady flow of referred articles in the major journals in the field (Best and Kneip 2010).…”

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LIS journals categorization in the Journal Citation Report: a stated preference study

2014

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This stated preference study approached the issue on sub-categorization of the information science-library science (IS-LS) journals listed in the Journal Citation Report (JCR) 2011. To investigate this, 243 active authors/editors publishing in this field were requested to indicate their preferred category to 83 journal titles listed in JCR 2011 from four options: information science (IS), library science (LS), information systems (ISys) and do not know/undecided. Based on the popularity count, respondents assigned 39 titles to LS, 23 titles to IS and 21 titles to ISys. Twenty-five titles received high ''do-not-know'' counts-these are titles in non-English languages, information management and publishing sub-fields. Only one title in LS was grouped in the highest quartile by impact factor, compared to 8 titles in IS and 11 in ISys. This indicates that LS journals are hardly represented among the top 25 % of the impact factor distribution of JCR's ranked IS-LS journals. Respondents show concern about the ''fit'' of information systems journals in the IS-LS category.

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“…26 This is complicated by the fact that only 48.2 percent of ARL libraries "reported having written policies regarding tenure and promotion." 27 Despite this lack of formality, publications were required for tenure at a majority of institutions. 28 Some have questioned whether the tenure model is appropriate, given the other demands placed on librarians and archivists.…”

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Beyond Gatekeepers of Knowledge: Scholarly Communication Practices of Academic Librarians and Archivists at ARL Institutions

Sugimoto

Tsou²,

Naslund³

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Librarians and archivists are intimately involved in scholarly communication systems, both as information providers and instructors. However, very little is known regarding their activities as scholars. This study seeks to examine the scholarly communication practices of librarians and archivists, the role that tenure plays in scholarly communication practices, and the degree to which institutional support is provided in librarians' efforts to consume and disseminate research and reports of best practices. A questionnaire was sent to professional librarians and archivists at 91 ARL institutions. The responses demonstrate that ARL librarians and archivists are avid consumers and creators of scholarship, and they use emerging technologies to stay up-to-date on the profession's latest research.he duties of academic librarians and archivists are inherently tied to the world of scholarly research. By organizing, disseminating, and providing access to information, librarians and archivists act as gatekeepers of knowledge for countless students, researchers, and professors. The role of librarians and archivists in scholarly communication has expanded in recent years. In addition to their traditional job duties, librarians now perform liaison functions, wherein information professionals act as educators for both students and faculty. Modern librarians also advocate for "sustainable models" of scholarly communication, help faculty members to develop tools that facilitate scholarly communication, and work in the field of digital preservation.

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Library School Programs and the Successful Training of Academic Librarians to Meet Promotion and Tenure Requirements in the Academy

Cited by 19 publications

References 16 publications

Content Analysis of Papers Submitted to Communications in Information Literacy, 2007-2013

Content Analysis of Papers Submitted to Communications in Information Literacy, 2007-2013

LIS journals categorization in the Journal Citation Report: a stated preference study

Beyond Gatekeepers of Knowledge: Scholarly Communication Practices of Academic Librarians and Archivists at ARL Institutions

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