The Quest for Deeper Meaning of Research Support
Synopsis
Changing pedagogy and rapid growth of enabling technologies has significantly influenced research trends and processes within the higher education research ecosystem. These changes have triggered a series of positive responses from academic libraries such as the re-evaluation of their approach to research support services. The expansion of the suite of research support services such as bibliometrics, systematic reviews, data management, digital preservation and curation, Open Access and open journal publishing have moved the librarian from the periphery to the epicenter of research support. This transition is viewed by many as revolutionary in terms of support for research production.
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’ Academic and Research Libraries Standing Committee’s preconference was held in Cape Town, South Africa, between 13 and 14 August 2015. The theme of the preconference was The quest for deeper meaning of research support. There was a blend of papers with young researchers sharing empirical research information while seasoned LIS researchers and practitioners shared ‘best case practices’.
Chapters
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Preliminary Pages
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Chapter 1: From Research Support to Research Partners
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Chapter 2: The shape and form of the 21st century academic library, with particular reference to a South African case
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Chapter 3: Research Support Services in Academic Libraries in Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities
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Chapter 4: Embracing Change, Empowering Scholarship
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Chapter 5: Supporting Academic Librarians’ Transition from Generic to Research Dedicated Roles
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Chapter 6: Research Support by Subject Librarians in Selected State University Libraries in Zimbabwe: Accommodating New Trends
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Chapter 7: Australian Academic Libraries and Research Support
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Chapter 8: Research Partner and Search Methodology Expert: the Role of the Librarian in Systematic Reviews
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Chapter 9: Information Management Solutions for Modern Research and Innovation: Interoperability & Why It Matters
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Chapter 10: Fostering Collaboration in the 21st Century Research Library
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The Quest for Deeper Meaning of Research Support (Full monograph)
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