The No-Nonsense Guide to Research Support and Scholarly Communication

Claire Sewell, 2019

Overview

This practical book introduces research support within academic libraries. As libraries shift from providing access to information towards facilitating knowledge creation, new service opportunities arise for the research community. Success requires a knowledgeable workforce equipped to support researchers. Information professionals increasingly advise on topics like open access and research data management, often without formal preparation. This guide outlines the necessity for library staff to develop research support knowledge and covers key information for each topic.

Who it's for

• Library staff seeking to develop expertise in research support.
• Information professionals taking on new responsibilities in research services.
• Those involved in academic libraries adapting to evolving research landscapes.

Key features

• Paperback format
• Published by Facet
• 208 pages
• ISBN: 9781783303939
• Published in 2019
• Covers scholarly communication, research data management, open access, and research metrics.