Librarians conducted research into the effectiveness of an online learning module to improve their ability to deliver high-quality research support to students. They used a Learning Circle approach, where they initiated and conducted the research project through open dialogue and reflection to build and share knowledge around solving issues or problems. This allowed them to embrace their role as practitioner-researchers and gain an insider's perspective on the research process.

1. LIBRARIANS AS PRACTITIONER RESEARCHERS
Developing an inside perspective of the research process through learning circles
• Librarians improved their ability to deliver high-level and
agile library research support, by relating it to their own
research project.
• Embarked on the research process by investigating the
effectiveness of an online learning module.
• Embraced the role of practitioner-researchers by initiating
and conducting the research project following a Learning
Circle approach.
• A Learning Circle aims "to build, share, and express
knowledge though a process of open dialogue and deep
reflection around issues or problems with a focus on a
shared outcome” (Lenning & Tinto 2013, p. 25).
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Lenning, O & Tinto, V 2013, Powerful learning communities: a guide to
developing student, faculty, and professional learning communities to
improve student success and organizational effectiveness, 1st edn,
Stylus Publishing, Sterling, Virginia