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Are we with-it?View of a librarian
Lucia SchoombeeStellenbosch University Library and
Information Service, 2013
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Aim• Stellenbosch University Library and
Information Service’s approach to research support• National perspective• Are the services “with-it”?
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What is with-it?
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Literature
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Recent Reports
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Sconul Research Lens
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Steve the skateboarder
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DirectionNeed a
skateboard Need the right attire
Need technique
& skill
Space to practice
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Strategy, structure & policy
• Guided by a Strategic Plan
• Research Support Committee
• Policies for mandatory submission theses & research articles
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BasicsCool t-shirt Headphones
Sliding glovesConverse shoes
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Basics• Digital repository, SUNScholar rated 2nd in Africa
• Research Commons provides dedicated space for researchers and postgrads
• Distributed service model
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Defining features
Hairstyle Beanie
AttitudeLoose shirt
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Defining features• Research performance management
• Bibliometrics
• Digital services
• Research workshops
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Signature elements
I’m uniqueLook at
my wiggle
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PartnersLanguage Centre
Research Office
Postgraduate and International Office
Centre for Teaching and Learning
Information Technology
Community Interaction
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Getting Active
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Events for researchers
• Library Research Week• Social hour
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Exciting terrain
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What’s lacking• Research support charter• Optimise service model• Definition • Differentiation of service PhD, masters, supervisors• Data support• Unique author identification
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@ RLC libraries
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How do we compare?Similar across all the
librariesDistinctive to one / two
libraries• Thesis & dissertation repository • Dedicated senior management
position• Research output repository • Publication of online journals• Dedicated space (Research Commons) • Research data repository• Service provided primarily by
faculty/subject/liaison librarians• Specialised services are provided for
bibliometrics, data support, GIS, scholarly communication
• Information literacy instruction exists for postgraduate and researchers
• Partnerships exist with other research support units on campus
• Research workshops address particular needs of postgraduates and researchers
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So, are we with-it?
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Let’s get on with it!