The Quest for Deeper Meaning of Research Support

Authors

Reggie Raju, University of Cape Town Libraries; Amina Adam, University of Cape Town Libraries; Glynnis Johnson, University of Cape Town Libraries; Caitlin Miller, University of Cape Town Libraries; Jeremiah Pietersen, University of Cape Town Libraries; Ellen Tise, Stellenbosch University Library; Jaya Raju, Library and Information Studies Centre, UCT; Robinah Kalemeera Namuleme, Nkumba University; Agnes Namaganda Kanzira, Makerere University; Lorraine J Haricombe, University of Texas Libraries; Mike Berrington, Nottingham Trent University Library; Notice Pasipamire, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe; Jayshree Mamtora, Charles Darwin University; Gaby Haddow, Curtin University; Charlotte Beck, University of British Columbia; Matthew Buys, ORCID; Elliot Shore, Association of Research Libraries; Kathleen Shearer, Association of Research Libraries
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15641/0-7992-2522-8

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

  • Preliminary Pages
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  • Chapter 1: From Research Support to Research Partners
    Ellen Tise, Reggie Raju, Amina Adam
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  • Chapter 2: The shape and form of the 21st century academic library, with particular reference to a South African case
    Jeremiah Pietersen, Jaya Raju
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  • Chapter 3: Research Support Services in Academic Libraries in Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities
    Robinah Kalemeera Namuleme, Agnes Namaganda Kanzira
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  • Chapter 4: Embracing Change, Empowering Scholarship
    Lorraine J Haricombe
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  • Chapter 5: Supporting Academic Librarians’ Transition from Generic to Research Dedicated Roles
    Mike Berrington
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  • Chapter 6: Research Support by Subject Librarians in Selected State University Libraries in Zimbabwe: Accommodating New Trends
    Notice Pasipamire
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  • Chapter 7: Australian Academic Libraries and Research Support
    Jayshree Mamtora, Gaby Haddow
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  • Chapter 8: Research Partner and Search Methodology Expert: the Role of the Librarian in Systematic Reviews
    Charlotte Beck
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  • Chapter 9: Information Management Solutions for Modern Research and Innovation: Interoperability & Why It Matters
    Matthew Buys
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  • Chapter 10: Fostering Collaboration in the 21st Century Research Library
    Elliot Shore, Kathleen Shearer
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  • The Quest for Deeper Meaning of Research Support (Full monograph)
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2 February 2016
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978-0-7992-2522-8