Supporting Research Commissioning

Supporting Research Commissioning

Carrie SherlockCollege of OptometristsAnne Welsh & Jenny WoodEyes & Vision Specialist Library

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Informal research

Checking references in research proposals For accuracy For relevance For comprehensiveness

Running literature searches “Fishing expeditions”


Research hubs

Establishing a role for the library From the ground up Relating to internal and external colleagues Managing reputation

Managing time Commitment not over commitment

Rapport with researchers


College Small Grants Scheme

http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.education.Researchers.Applied_research.Small_grants.Small_grants_home/


Application process

Applicant approaches College

Advised to consult librarian

Submits application

Proposal accepted Proposal rejected

Consults


Getting involved in the process

1. Awareness of project

2. What else can I do, how else can I get involved?

3. Mini needs assessment of the user group

4. Identify principal investigators

5. Iterative and reiterative process

6. Constant review


Formalising the process

Review of the iPRO programme (2 year) Mandatory to consult librarian over literature

searching? Training sessions

Currently run by a practising optometrist Understanding evidence based literature,

statistics etc Move to co-presenting Expanding topics


Gaps in the knowledge

Database of Uncertainties about the Effects of Treatments

http://www.library.nhs.uk/Eyes/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297003&tabID=290

Systematic review project - identifying & assessing

systematic reviews since 1997http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/page.aspx?pagename=SR


Research synergy

Higher Education

NHS 3rd Sector


Assumptions

Don’t assume researchers know their needs Don’t assume they know you exist Don’t assume they know what a librarian

does Don’t assume that you or they know the gaps

in the knowledge Don’t assume that you know the results of a

research project in advance Don’t assume that your skills are not relevant


Take homes

Make sure that you have the resources to cope with the project

Don’t let your enthusiasm carry you away Remember that your reputation is at stake Networking and communications skills –

building rapport Proactive not reactive Attitudinal shift


Contact details

Carrie Sherlock ~ [email protected]

Anne Welsh / Jenny Wood ~ [email protected]