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Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010 Why library and information science research matters in hard times Dr Hazel Hall

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Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010

Why library and information science research matters in hard times

Dr Hazel Hall

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2006-2008: consultationsMarch 2009: 5 founding members formally

established the LIS Research CoalitionAugust 2009: Hazel Hall appointed to lead the

implementation

LIS Research Coalition: background

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2006-2008: consultationsMarch 2009: 5 founding members formally

established the LIS Research CoalitionAugust 2009: Hazel Hall appointed to lead the

implementation

LIS Research Coalition: background

National Health Service Strategic Health Authority Library Leads Group (NHS SHALL)

National Health Service Strategic Health Authority Library Leads Group (NHS SHALL)

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Provision of a formal structure improve access to LIS research

maximise relevance & impact of LIS research

Facilitating a co-ordinated and strategic approach to LIS Research across the UK

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Organisational prioritiesInform practice, decisions on future services developmentsDemonstrate accountability for actions - key in hard times

Personal prioritiesJob satisfaction: intellectual stimulation & enjoyment of

learning, pride in enhancing work practice, (retention)Enhance “peer” relationships, e.g. academia Career benefits: profile/reputation, leadership development,

CPD career progression

Why research?

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How can we best engage our user communities?

How can we best engage our user communities?

To what extent is Google perceived as a cost-free replacement for libraries?

To what extent is Google perceived as a cost-free replacement for libraries?

How should services be developed for mobile devices as the preferred platform for information delivery?

How should services be developed for mobile devices as the preferred platform for information delivery?What are the long-

term impacts of digitisation on services provision?

What are the long-term impacts of digitisation on services provision?

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Share good practice beyond individual servicesRaise profile of LIS

Evidence-based profession, like others – support role plusSupport claims of LIS value

To individuals: e.g. education, social mobilityTo citizens/society: e.g. enhanced local communities,

contribution to culture and heritageTo specialist user groups: e.g. information provision to

business to support economic development

Importance of research at level of profession/discipline

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How can we best engage our user communities?

How can we best engage our user communities?

To what extent is Google perceived as a cost-free replacement for libraries?

To what extent is Google perceived as a cost-free replacement for libraries?

How should services be developed for mobile devices as the preferred platform for information delivery?

How should services be developed for mobile devices as the preferred platform for information delivery?What are the long-

term impacts of digitisation on services provision?

What are the long-term impacts of digitisation on services provision?

WHAT IS THE IMPACT AND VALUE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES?

WHAT IS THE IMPACT AND VALUE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES?

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1. Time constraints of the practitioner role2. Low internal support of research activity3. Limited knowledge of research approaches4. Failure to recognise research activity/skills as

such5. Poor access to external support of research

activity

Research-practice “gap”

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1. Resources set up to save LIS researchers’ time2. Advocacy to persuade services managers of need

to support research initiatives3. Resources and events to extend repertoire of

research approaches in LIS4. Efforts to improve recognition of research

knowledge within the profession5. Focus for external research support in LIS

Why the LIS Research Coalition matters in hard times

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1. Bring together information about LIS research opportunities and results

2. Encourage dialogue between research funders3. Promote LIS practitioner research and the

translation of research outcomes into practice 4. Articulate a strategic approach to LIS research5. Promote the development of research capacity in

LIS

Goals of the LIS Research Coalition

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1. Bring together information about LIS research opportunities and results

2. Encourage dialogue between research funders3. Promote LIS practitioner research and the

translation of research outcomes into practice 4. Articulate a strategic approach to LIS research5. Promote the development of research capacity in

LIS

Specific goals

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See the Coalition web site at http://lisresearch.org

See the Coalition web site at http://lisresearch.org

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Research funding opportunitiesResearch funding opportunities

Studentships offeredStudentships offered

Invitation to join consultationInvitation to join consultation

Research report publishedResearch report published

Topical debateTopical debate

Report of on-going researchReport of on-going research

Training event announcedTraining event announced

Conference registration openConference registration open

New journal issue published New journal issue published

Conference offering funded placesConference offering funded places

Research report publishedResearch report published

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1. Bring together information about LIS research opportunities and results

2. Encourage dialogue between research funders3. Promote LIS practitioner research and the

translation of research outcomes into practice 4. Articulate a strategic approach to LIS research5. Promote the development of research capacity in

LIS

Specific goals

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Formal presentations to LIS stakeholdersEncourage practitioner researchEncourage dissemination of practitioner researchPromotion of application of research findings in the workplace

Hence time out of the office, e.g. yesterdayBreakfast in EdinburghLunch in LondonDinner in Cardiff

Strong advocacy through face-to-face engagement

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Future plans for promoting practitioner research: W3 Wiki; practitioner researcher starter kit; training events, e.g. “Meeting the editor/editorial board”.

Future plans for promoting practitioner research: W3 Wiki; practitioner researcher starter kit; training events, e.g. “Meeting the editor/editorial board”.

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Print, online and podcast news reports of Coalition activities

Contributions to national and international peer-reviewed publications

High visibility in the media important to raise the profile of LIS research with the wider community

Spreading the message across various media

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1. Bring together information about LIS research opportunities and results

2. Encourage dialogue between research funders3. Promote LIS practitioner research and the

translation of research outcomes into practice 4. Articulate a strategic approach to LIS research5. Promote the development of research capacity in

LIS

Specific goals

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Conference Monday 28th June 2010British Library Conference Centre

6 sessions:• Coalition review/update• 2 keynotes• 2 breakouts• “1 minute madness session”Plus networking opportunities

£100 (including VAT)

#lisrc10

Conference Monday 28th June 2010British Library Conference Centre

6 sessions:• Coalition review/update• 2 keynotes• 2 breakouts• “1 minute madness session”Plus networking opportunities

£100 (including VAT)

#lisrc10

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1. Bring together information about LIS research opportunities and results

2. Encourage dialogue between research funders3. Promote LIS practitioner research and the

translation of research outcomes into practice 4. Articulate a strategic approach to LIS research5. Promote the development of research capacity

in LIS

Specific goals

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Provide opportunities to share good practice, research methodologies and techniques

Raise the quality and standards of researchImprove collaborationInfluence and shape the future research agendaFingers crossed for AHRC bid

Conference and seminar programmes

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Find out more at http://lisresearch.org Suggestions for content welcomed

Follow @LISResearch on Twitter@LISResearch will tweet your research-related news,

queries...

Register for the conference on 28th JuneSee http://lisresearch.org/conference-2010

Join us and help build the evidence base

LIS research matters to you

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LIS Research Coalitionhttp://lisresearch.org@LISResearch

Dr Hazel [email protected]+44 (0)7 969 07 8181