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The Value of Libraries for Research and Researchers

The Value of Libraries for Research and Researchers. Jan Wilkinson, RLUK & Matt Shrieve, Curtis & Cartwright November 2011. Overview. How did we get here? Where is here? Where next?. How did we get here?. Provide ‘strategic and stories’ April to September 2010. Data and evidence.

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The Value of Libraries for Research and Researchers

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  1. The Value of Libraries for Research and Researchers Jan Wilkinson, RLUK & Matt Shrieve, Curtis & Cartwright November 2011

  2. Overview • How did we get here? • Where is here? • Where next?

  3. How did we get here? • Provide ‘strategic and stories’ • April to September 2010

  4. Data and evidence • Statistical analysis • HESA, SCONUL, RAE and bibliometric datasets • Nine case studies • Focus groups • Interviews

  5. Where is here?  • Research completed • Report produced • Report available http://www.rluk.ac.uk/content/value-libraries-research-and-researchers  

  6. LIBRARY BEHAVIOUR / CHARACTERISTIC INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES END BENEFITS

  7. Benefits map LIBRARY BEHAVIOUR / CHARACTERISTIC END BENEFIT

  8. Headline Summary story Benefits map Full description and evidence

  9. Example Outward-facing libraries contribute to institution-wide initiatives

  10. Outward-facing libraries contribute to institution-wide initiatives

  11. A Russell Group Director of Research • The library’s support for the 2008 RAE was “absolutely essential to get the comprehensive and accurate information needed” • Some librarians are now considered "honorary research staff members", such is their close relationship • The library has subsequently taken a “proactive and positive approach” to preparations for the forthcoming REF • eg participating in the REF strategy group

  12. Example Connecting with researchers enhances the value of the library’s services

  13. Two Russell Group institutions • Librarian • The library “is there to smooth the path for researchers so that they are free to get on with research” • “How can we make it easier for people to do the job they are interested in?” • PVC Research • “The library staff are incredibly service-oriented and there’s a nice culture in the library. They could not be doing better from an SMT perspective” CCXYZP001 – 1.0 / Slide 14

  14. Key Messages 1. Good libraries help institutions to recruit and retain top researchers 2. Libraries help researchers win research grants and contracts 3. Libraries promote and exploit new technologies and new models of scholarly communications 4. Repositories increase the visibility of the institution and raise its research profile 5. Outward-facing libraries contribute to institution-wide initiatives

  15. Key Messages 6. Specialist staff work in partnership with academic departments 7. Connecting with researchers enhances the value of the library’s services 8. Dedicated spaces provide a better work environment for researchers 9. Easy access to high-quality content is a key foundation for good research 10. Libraries are a physical manifestation of the values of the academy and of scholarship

  16. Where next? • Assess your library against the areas of value and the vision • Take the arguments from the report and use them • Prepare for the future

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