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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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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)
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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?
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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?
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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?
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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”
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
See the Coalition web site at http://lisresearch.org
See the Coalition web site at http://lisresearch.org
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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”.
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
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
Welsh Libraries, Museums & Archives Conference, 14-15 May 2010
LIS Research Coalitionhttp://lisresearch.org@LISResearch
Dr Hazel [email protected]+44 (0)7 969 07 8181