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Researcher development models and library research support

Researcher development models and library research support This paper aims to discuss with an introductory narrative on the models and its role in the context of librarianship.Design/methodology/approachThis paper explores the relationship between researcher development and library research support. The authors observed the interconnectedness of the two concepts and how this should be studied more with respect to librarianship. Five major higher education and researcher development–related models are examined to assess which would be more suited for library’s research support activities. Accordingly, Prof Linda Evans’ conceptual researcher development model, the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF), the Research Skill Development Framework, Society of College, National and University Libraries Seven Pillars of Information Literacy model and Association of College and Research Libraries’ Standards for Libraries in Higher Education were reviewed. Review and examination of the frameworks, along with relevant literature on the topic, were examined.FindingsThe authors found that the Vitae RDF seemed most ideal, as it was comprehensive and detailed in presentation and could be used not just by the academic staff but also by librarians and researchers to their benefit.Research limitations/implicationsFurther studies and thorough review of recent educational and library-related frameworks and models are required from the lens of library research support.Practical implicationsApplication of frameworks needs to be actively adopted by librarians.Originality/valueThere are few studies that have examined researcher development and research support in librarianship in conjunction. The present study has aimed to bridge this gap. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Library Hi Tech News Emerald Publishing

Researcher development models and library research support

Fazal, Fathima Azra; Chakravarty, Rupak
Library Hi Tech News , Volume 38 (4): 5 – Nov 19, 2021
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Emerald Publishing
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0741-9058
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10.1108/lhtn-04-2021-0015
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This paper aims to discuss with an introductory narrative on the models and its role in the context of librarianship.Design/methodology/approachThis paper explores the relationship between researcher development and library research support. The authors observed the interconnectedness of the two concepts and how this should be studied more with respect to librarianship. Five major higher education and researcher development–related models are examined to assess which would be more suited for library’s research support activities. Accordingly, Prof Linda Evans’ conceptual researcher development model, the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF), the Research Skill Development Framework, Society of College, National and University Libraries Seven Pillars of Information Literacy model and Association of College and Research Libraries’ Standards for Libraries in Higher Education were reviewed. Review and examination of the frameworks, along with relevant literature on the topic, were examined.FindingsThe authors found that the Vitae RDF seemed most ideal, as it was comprehensive and detailed in presentation and could be used not just by the academic staff but also by librarians and researchers to their benefit.Research limitations/implicationsFurther studies and thorough review of recent educational and library-related frameworks and models are required from the lens of library research support.Practical implicationsApplication of frameworks needs to be actively adopted by librarians.Originality/valueThere are few studies that have examined researcher development and research support in librarianship in conjunction. The present study has aimed to bridge this gap.

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Library Hi Tech News – Emerald Publishing

Published: Nov 19, 2021

Keywords: Researcher development; Vitae RDF; SCONUL; ACRL; SLHE; RSDF; Universities; Libraries; Research support; Researcher development models and library research support

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