[Digital_humanities] Fw: RLUK publishes report exploring the role of academic and research libraries in the production of research

[Borovsky, Zoe]

this seems worth sharing, and I wanted to test this group email list.
--zoe


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This seems worth sharing.  —zoe
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Dear colleagues,

RLUK is delighted to publish the results of a major research project exploring the role, and potential role, of research and academic libraries as partners in, and leaders of, research.



The report uses ‘libraries’ as a broad term and includes archives, special collections, museums and galleries within its remit, reflecting the valuable and integral role of colleagues working within these as research partners and leaders, and their inclusion within, or close association with, library structures and operations within many institutions.



The role of academic and research libraries as active participants and leaders in the production of scholarly research: Read the full report and case studies<https://bit.ly/3xwsVjN>



This research was commissioned by RLUK, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council<https://ahrc.ukri.org/>(AHRC), and delivered by research consultancy Evidence Base<https://www.bcu.ac.uk/evidence-base>. The report provides a detailed overview of the current role of academic and research libraries as partners and leaders of research, their potential to enhance these roles, and the barriers they might face in doing so. It does so following an extensive series of consultations with library staff, academics, research managers, university leaders, and funders. As part of the study, 10 detailed case studies have been produced that chart the experiences of libraries as partners and leaders of research, drawn from across the UK and internationally.



We would like to thank all of those colleagues who have contributed to this research, whether by completing one of its surveys, being interviewed, or attending one of its events or focus groups.



Significantly, the report makes 13 far-reaching recommendations<https://bit.ly/3vSZqqQ> for libraries, their parent institutions, members of the academic community, RLUK, and the AHRC. RLUK and the AHRC look forward to working with one another, and members of the library and research communities, to take these forward. This includes through the creation of an AHRC-funded early Professional Practice Fellowship for those working in libraries, archives, museums and galleries, in partnership with RLUK, as announced at this year’s DCDC conference<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PgQbKNrbSc>.



Please don’t hesitate to get in contact if you have any questions about this research or the realisation of its recommendations.



With very best wishes,



Matt



Dr Matthew Greenhall

Deputy Executive Director

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