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Being useful: services for researchers at the University of Northampton

Pickton, M. (2011) Being useful: services for researchers at the University of Northampton. Paper presented to: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Specialists (CILIP) Career Development Group National Conference: The Practical Professional, Future Inns, Bristol, 21 November 2011.

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Abstract:
In June 2007 the Library and IT departments at the University of Northampton converged into a single Department of Information Services (INS). During the restructuring a new role was created, that of Research Support Specialist (RSS). The University was then fairly new (having won research degree awarding powers in 2005) and keen to become “a leading regional, national and international centre for research and knowledge transfer” (from the University’s Strategic Vision, 2005). The creation of the new RSS role therefore provided an opportunity to develop services for researchers that both supported this vision and met individuals’ needs. This paper describes how these services were developed and, in particular, how it was ensured that they were useful to and valued by the research community
Additional Information:
This conference presentation subsequently published as: Pickton, M. (2011) Being useful: services for researchers at the University of Northampton. Impact, 14(4), pp.32-36.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
CDG, DAF, REF
Subjects:
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA3150 Information Services. Information centers
Creators:
Pickton, M.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > University Departments > Library and Learning Services
Date:
21 November 2011
Date Type:
Presentation
Event Title:
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Specialists (CILIP) Career Development Group National Conference: The Practical Professional
Event Dates:
21 November 2011
Event Location:
Future Inns, Bristol
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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