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Are we with-it?View of a librarian
Lucia SchoombeeStellenbosch University Library and
Information Service, 2013
Aim• Stellenbosch University Library and
Information Service’s approach to research support• National perspective• Are the services “with-it”?
What is with-it?
Literature
Recent Reports
Sconul Research Lens
Steve the skateboarder
DirectionNeed a
skateboard Need the right attire
Need technique
& skill
Space to practice
Strategy, structure & policy
• Guided by a Strategic Plan
• Research Support Committee
• Policies for mandatory submission theses & research articles
BasicsCool t-shirt Headphones
Sliding glovesConverse shoes
Basics• Digital repository, SUNScholar rated 2nd in Africa
• Research Commons provides dedicated space for researchers and postgrads
• Distributed service model
Defining features
Hairstyle Beanie
AttitudeLoose shirt
Defining features• Research performance management
• Bibliometrics
• Digital services
• Research workshops
Signature elements
I’m uniqueLook at
my wiggle
PartnersLanguage Centre
Research Office
Postgraduate and International Office
Centre for Teaching and Learning
Information Technology
Community Interaction
Getting Active
Events for researchers
• Library Research Week• Social hour
Exciting terrain
What’s lacking• Research support charter• Optimise service model• Definition • Differentiation of service PhD, masters, supervisors• Data support• Unique author identification
@ RLC libraries
How do we compare?Similar across all the
librariesDistinctive to one / two
libraries• Thesis & dissertation repository • Dedicated senior management
position• Research output repository • Publication of online journals• Dedicated space (Research Commons) • Research data repository• Service provided primarily by
faculty/subject/liaison librarians• Specialised services are provided for
bibliometrics, data support, GIS, scholarly communication
• Information literacy instruction exists for postgraduate and researchers
• Partnerships exist with other research support units on campus
• Research workshops address particular needs of postgraduates and researchers
So, are we with-it?
Let’s get on with it!