Presentation by the LIS Research Coalition to CILIP North West 3rd March 2010.

1. 5 Goals of the Library and Information Science Research Coalition Dr Hazel Hall

3. See the Coalition web site at http://lisresearch.org

6. Previous work New work Collect data Establish an understanding of the research context Identify an opportunity to make a contribution Determine a research approach Analyse data Relate findings to research context

7. Previous work New work Collect data Establish an understanding of the research context Identify an opportunity to make a contribution Determine a research approach Analyse data Relate findings to research context This local model works, but is limited

8. Previous work New work Collect data Establish an understanding of the research context Identify an opportunity to make a contribution Determine a research approach Analyse data Relate findings to research context Published research adds to research context Published research directs future effort

9. Previous work New work Collect data Establish an understanding of the research context Identify an opportunity to make a contribution Determine a research approach Analyse data Relate findings to research context Need for an appreciation of what has already been done in the domain in order to identify (1) appropriate research aims and questions and (2) methods to be deployed. Published research adds to research context Published research directs future effort

10. Previous work New work Collect data Establish an understanding of the research context Identify an opportunity to make a contribution Determine a research approach Analyse data Relate findings to research context Need for an appreciation of what has already been done in the domain in order to identify (1) appropriate research aims and questions and (2) methods to be deployed. Published research adds to research context Published research directs future effort Need for an appreciation of: range of available methods/tools; dissemination channels; means of ensuring that research output has impact, e.g. policy development.

11. Previous work New work Collect data Establish an understanding of the research context Identify an opportunity to make a contribution Determine a research approach Analyse data Relate findings to research context Need for an appreciation of what has already been done in the domain in order to identify (1) appropriate research aims and questions and (2) methods to be deployed. Published research adds to research context Published research directs future effort Need for an appreciation of: range of available methods/tools; dissemination channels; means of ensuring that research output has impact, e.g. policy development. RESOURCES: FUNDING SOURCES, TIME ALLOCATED, BUY-IN

12. Previous work New work Collect data Establish an understanding of the research context Identify an opportunity to make a contribution Determine a research approach Analyse data Relate findings to research context Need for an appreciation of what has already been done in the domain in order to identify (1) appropriate research aims and questions and (2) methods to be deployed. Published research adds to research context Published research directs future effort Need for an appreciation of: range of available methods/tools; dissemination channels; means of ensuring that research output has impact, e.g. policy development. RESOURCES: FUNDING SOURCES, TIME ALLOCATED, BUY-IN

18. Research funding opportunities Studentships offered Invitation to join consultation Research report published Topical debate Report of on-going research Training event announced Conference registration open New journal issue published Conference offering funded places Research report published

21. Future plans: W3 Wiki; practitioner researcher starter kit; training events, e.g. “Meeting the editor/editorial board”.