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Are we with-it? View of a librarian Lucia Schoombee Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service, 2013

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Are we with-it?View of a librarian

Lucia SchoombeeStellenbosch University Library and

Information Service, 2013

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Aim• Stellenbosch University Library and

Information Service’s approach to research support• National perspective• Are the services “with-it”?

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What is with-it?

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Literature

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Recent Reports

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Sconul Research Lens

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Steve the skateboarder

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DirectionNeed a

skateboard Need the right attire

Need technique

& skill

Space to practice

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Strategy, structure & policy

• Guided by a Strategic Plan

• Research Support Committee

• Policies for mandatory submission theses & research articles

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BasicsCool t-shirt Headphones

Sliding glovesConverse shoes

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Basics• Digital repository, SUNScholar rated 2nd in Africa

• Research Commons provides dedicated space for researchers and postgrads

• Distributed service model

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Defining features

Hairstyle Beanie

AttitudeLoose shirt

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Defining features• Research performance management

• Bibliometrics

• Digital services

• Research workshops

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Signature elements

I’m uniqueLook at

my wiggle

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PartnersLanguage Centre

Research Office

Postgraduate and International Office

Centre for Teaching and Learning

Information Technology

Community Interaction

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Getting Active

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Events for researchers

• Library Research Week• Social hour

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Exciting terrain

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What’s lacking• Research support charter• Optimise service model• Definition • Differentiation of service PhD, masters, supervisors• Data support• Unique author identification

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@ RLC libraries

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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

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So, are we with-it?

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Let’s get on with it!