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Libraries are one of the most important stops in the research process and with the right collections and services, librarians can give researchers a serious advantage. This practical manual explains how libraries can better support study and scholarship by understanding the information seeking behaviors of scholars and current issues in academia. Chapters explore unique considerations for collection development, creation of toolkits, and information literacy instruction in support of this special group of users.Whether serving undergraduate and graduate students, doctoral candidates, professors, visiting scholars, or writers, librarians will benefit from this practical guidance.
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Jo Webb MA MLib MBA FHEA FRSA MCLIP is a National Teaching Fellow and Academic Services Manager at De Montfort University in Leicester.Pat Gannon-Leary BA MA PhD is Research Associate, Learning and Teaching Support, at the University of Northumbria.Moira Bent MA BSc PGDip FHEA FRSA MCLIP is a National Teaching Fellow and Science Faculty Liaison Librarian at the Robinson Library, Newcastle University.
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"A thoughtful, useful discourse on this topic....Gives excellent tips for enhancing service value." --Journal of the Medical Library Association, July 2008
"Every profession needs to understand its clientele. Rarely does library literature do so as successfully as the authors of this unexpected little gem." --Australian Library Journal
"This book is more than just a guide to providing effective library services for research. It succeeds in setting up issues for debate while moving well beyond scholarly deliberation, bringing in voices and experiences of those working in the field today." --Information World Review
"Every profession needs to understand its clientele. Rarely does library literature do so as successfully as the authors of this unexpected little gem." --Australian Library Journal
"This book is more than just a guide to providing effective library services for research. It succeeds in setting up issues for debate while moving well beyond scholarly deliberation, bringing in voices and experiences of those working in the field today." --Information World Review
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- PublisherFacet Publishing
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1856045897
- ISBN 13 9781856045896
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages296
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Researchers rely on libraries to provide the information they need; equally, supporting research is a fundamental reason for libraries' existence. This book explores the relationship between libraries and researchers, focusing on developing and managing effective library services to support research. Seller Inventory # B9781856045896
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The emphasis on principles and techniques in the book means that it is perfect reading for busy practitioners but it is also eminently suitable for students and researchers trying to get to grips with this tricky area. Researchers rely on libraries to provide the information they need; equally, supporting research is a fundamental reason for libraries' existence. This book is first to explore the crucial relationship between libraries and researchers, focusing on developing and managing effective library services to support research and researchers. It covers researchers' information-seeking behaviour, their needs and wants; reviews the management and service response; and then places these issues into a wider strategic context. Key topics are:what is research?current issues in the research communitydefining research and researcherscollection management in support of researchthe researcher's toolkitthe information literate researcherthe role of the library in supporting research activityfuturewatch. Readership: This book will inform and advise all those who work with researchers in libraries, combining practical advice with an exploration of fundamental issues relating to the relationship between research and libraries. It will be essential reading for all who work in academic and research libraries. Researchers rely on libraries to provide the information they need; equally, supporting research is a fundamental reason for libraries' existence. This book explores the relationship between libraries and researchers, focusing on developing and managing effective library services to support research. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781856045896
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