Overview

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 community • defining research and researchers • collection management in support of research • the researcher's toolkit • the information literate researcher • the role of the library in supporting research activity • futurewatch. 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.

Full Product Details

Author:   Dr. Jon Robb-Webb ,  Pat Gannon-Leary ,  Moira J. Bent
Publisher:   Facet Publishing
Imprint:   Facet Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.80cm
Weight:   0.259kg
ISBN:  

9781856045896

ISBN 10:   1856045897
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   20 July 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Supporting research and researchers: some perspectives 2. Current challenges for libraries and research support 3. Defining research and researchers 4. Collection management 5. The researcher's toolkit: resources 6. Services to facilitate research 7. The information-literate researcher 8. Facing the future: key challenges 9. Key support for supporting research.

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This book is more than just a guide to providing effective library services for research. It suceeds 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 In fact, I enjoyed all the quotations which are liberally scattered throughout this book. One was left with the impression at the end - that this simply was a labour of love for all involved. - MMIT 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 suceeds 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 In fact, I enjoyed all the quotations which are liberally scattered throughout this book. One was left with the impression at the end - that this simply was a labour of love for all involved. -- MmIT 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

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 In fact, I enjoyed all the quotations which are liberally scattered throughout this book. One was left with the impression at the end - that this simply was a labour of love for all involved. -- MmIT This book is more than just a guide to providing effective library services for research. It suceeds 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

Author Information

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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