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Implementing a co-ordinated and strategic approach to Library and Information Science Research
The work of the UK Library and Information Science Research Coalition
Hazel Hall and Caroline Brazier
World Library and Information Congress 76th IFLA General Conference and Assembly August 10-15 2010
2006-2008: consultationsMarch 2009: 5 founding members formally
established the LIS Research CoalitionAugust 2009: Hazel Hall appointed as Executive
Secretary to lead the implementation
Establishing 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
Our goals are to:
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A strong online presence is essential to bring together information about LIS research opportunities & results
Coalition web site at http://lisresearch.orgCoalition web site at http://lisresearch.org
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Research funding opportunitiesResearch funding opportunities
Studentships offeredStudentships offered
Invitations to join consultationInvitations to join consultation
Research reports publishedResearch reports published
Topical debatesTopical debates
Reports of on-going researchReports of on-going research
Training events announcedTraining events announced
Conference registrations openConference registrations open
New journal issues published New journal issues published
Conferences offering funded placesConferences offering funded places
A strong online presence is essential to bring together information about LIS research opportunities & results
Coalition on Twitter @LISResearchCoalition on Twitter @LISResearch
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Formal presentations to LIS professionalsEncourage practitioner researchEncourage dissemination of practitioner researchPromotion of application of research findings in
the workplace
Strong advocacy through face-to-face engagement
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Print, online and podcast news reports of Coalition activities
Contributions to national and international peer-reviewed publications
Seminar with editorial boards and editorsHigh visibility in the media important to raise the
profile of LIS research with the wider community
Media engagement is an important tool
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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 agenda
Conference and seminar programmes to help build capacity
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InfrastructureEvidence baseSustainabilityMajor themes for investigation
Coalition priorities for 2010/11
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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?
World Library and Information Congress 76th IFLA General Conference and Assembly August 10-15 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?
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LIS Research Coalitionhttp://lisresearch.org@LISResearch
Dr Hazel [email protected]+44 (0)7969 078181
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