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The Librarys role in the Research Cycle
The document discusses the role of libraries in the research cycle. It outlines the typical stages of a research cycle as prepare, gather, create, preserve, share, and measure. At each stage, the library can provide resources and support to researchers, such as assisting with literature reviews, data management, publishing, and assessing the impact of research. The library aims to make researchers aware of these services by establishing a dedicated research unit with librarians, workstations, and discussion rooms to support research activities from topic selection to publication and beyond.
The Librarys role in the Research Cycle
- 1. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 The Library’s role in the research cycle
- 2. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 What drives change on the research horizon? • Changing technologies • Abundant digital information • Increased understanding users • Evolving research methods • Scholarly communication
- 3. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 How do you approach research? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP5DG_15yB8
- 4. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 National research imperative Higher education institutions in South Africa are strategically driven to develop the highest standards of research, as the reputation and recognition of these institutions lie in their ability to generate new knowledge of high impact and relevance. http://www.ufs.ac.za/research/research-at-the-ufs-home/research-strategy-and-integrity/research-strategy
- 5. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 National Development Plan, 2030 • Increased masters and doctoral enrolments • Increased number of permanent academic staff with PhDs (http://www.gov.za/sites/www.gov.za/files/Executive%20Summary-NDP%202030%20-%20Our%20future%20- %20make%20it%20work.pdf)
- 6. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 UFS Research Strategy “The University of the Free State (UFS) has made sound progress in the past ten years in terms of shifting its research development from an administrative to a strategic function, and in accelerating efforts to place research at the core of all academic activity.” http://www.ufs.ac.za/research/research-at-the-ufs-home/research-strategy-and-integrity/research-strategy
- 7. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 So where does the library feature in the research cycle? In the naïve view, all researchers want from the library are journals, journals, and more journals – free and online. They see little need to visit the library or communicate with librarians. Let’s investigate…
- 8. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 A simple research cycle Prepare Gather Create Preserve Share Measure http://www.slideshare.net/luciaschoombee/research-support-services-at-an- academic-library-presented-at-ufs-27112013
- 9. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 • Background reading/ looking for ideas • Deciding on a topic • Formulating a research question • Securing funding • Planning the project • Identifying skills deficits & planning for workshops Prepare Gather Create Preserve Share Measure http://www.slideshare.net/luciaschoombee/research-support-services-at-an- academic-library-presented-at-ufs-27112013
- 10. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 • Literature review • Research design • Research method • Research proposal • Ethical compliance • Data collection Prepare Gather Create Preserve Share Measure http://www.slideshare.net/luciaschoombee/research-support-services-at-an- academic-library-presented-at-ufs-27112013
- 11. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 • Data analysis • Writing • Edit/proofreading • Bibliographic management • Comply with copyright & plagiarism Prepare Gather Create Preserve Share Measure http://www.slideshare.net/luciaschoombee/research-support-services-at-an- academic-library-presented-at-ufs-27112013
- 12. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 • Managing and preserving research output and data • Research outputs • Research data Prepare Gather Create Preserve Share Measure http://www.slideshare.net/luciaschoombee/research-support-services-at-an- academic-library-presented-at-ufs-27112013
- 13. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 • Publication in books • Publication in traditional journals • Open access publishing • Conference papers • Publication in social media Prepare Gather Create Preserve Share Measure http://www.slideshare.net/luciaschoombee/research-support-services-at-an- academic-library-presented-at-ufs-27112013
- 14. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 • Strategic research management (showcasing, funding, collaboration) • Determine journal impact • Author productivity and impact reports • Profiling to increase visibility • Consider collaboration opportunities • NRF ranking applications Prepare Gather Create Preserve Share Measure http://www.slideshare.net/luciaschoombee/research-support-services-at-an- academic-library-presented-at-ufs-27112013
- 15. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 Each research cycle is unique to the researcher…
- 16. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 We think the ideal research cycle looks like this
- 17. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 Remember… … the research process is not a linear one!
- 18. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 There is already a great deal of work undertaken in the Library that directly and indirectly supports research, but it is very hard for a researcher to discover this…
- 19. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6
- 20. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 So what will you find here… • 2 dedicated research librarians • Work stations (computers and wi-fi area) • Discussion rooms • Links (also tips and hints) to an endless supply of research information to assist you the researcher • AND hot water for plenty of coffee (provided you bring your own coffee that is).
- 21. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6
- 22. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH UNIT NAVORSINGSEENHEID SASOLLIBRARY | SASOL-BIBLIOTEEK LEVEL 6 | VLAK 6 Carmen Nel 051 401 2742 carmen@ufs.ac.za
Editor's Notes
- #3 It is a worldwide phenomenon that RS is expanding and transforming And this comes as a reaction to major forces which have a fundamental impact on universities + libraries The forces behind this phenomen have been at play for the last 10 -15 years: They include new and rapidly changing technologies an abundance of digital information in various formats an increased understanding of how students learn evolving research methods changing practices in how scholars share their research (OA / Institutional repository) Open-access (OA) literature is digital, online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions. What makes it possible is the internet and the consent of the author or copyright-holder. Digital repository is the University wharehouse where all research output is shared to make it visible to the world – ours is called KovsieScholar
- #5 Particularly there is a call on Higher Education for: Increased targets for publication output rate Increased enrolment in science, engineering and technology Universities are seen as playing an extremely important role in enhancing innovation skills through research output and student throughput.
- #6 (Green paper: The national target has been set at 5,000 doctoral graduates a year by 2030)
- #7 The Research Strategy is driven by the Mission of the UFS. At its core, the strategy seeks to promote relevant elements of the Mission: Setting the highest standards for undergraduate and postgraduate education Recruiting the best and most diverse students and professors into the University Advancing excellence in the scholarship of research, teaching and public service Promoting innovation, distinctiveness and leadership in both academic and human pursuits Establishing transparent opportunities in lifelong learning for academic and support staff
- #8 Where do you see the library’s role in your research?
- #9 Even though we know that the process of research does not follow this linear pattern, it helps us to place ourselves in the process to see what still needs doing. A simple research cycle we identify can identify with which has 6 phases and represents a fusion of a number of life cycles in the literature We will briefly run through them
- #11 As part of the “Gather” aspect, we find literature by doing a literature search for the researcher (known as a literature search). We show you how to manage references (be it by means of Mendeley or any other means)
- #12 Copyright questions? Ask the library Plagiarism – Turn it In – we can provide basic training
- #13 Managing and preserving research output and data Research outputs may include textual data (eg pre- and post-print journal articles, conference papers, presentations and often theses and dissertations), images, moving images and sound recordings; Research data may include datasets on which research publications are based; and other experimental data. Where do we preserve data: Institutional repository all research output is shared to make it visible to the world – ours is called KovsieScholar (launch)
- #14 Again: Institutional repository all research output is shared to make it visible to the world – ours is called KovsieScholar (launch) Contains: Conference proceedings M & D dissertations Journal articles published by the University
- #15 How do we measure our research output? By determining jnl impact – Bibliometrics – which is a whole discussion for those who missed the presentation on Monday – by assessing on WoS – your librry can show you how
- #17 The library is a vital part of the research cycle – it features everywhere We as librarians are here to facilitate the connection of the researcher with the needed information – we serve as a gateway to knowledge Remember – Google knows everything but your librarian knows more!
- #18 Every researcher has his or her own unique way of conducting research. William Rae, an enthusiastic researcher at the medical faculty uses an Afrikaans word – “weetgierigheid” which means a desire for knowledge.
- #19 So let’s research this – The Library is an environment in which you can work with diverse contact points – meaning the diversity of information found in the library The Library environment supports and is conducive to research