Assessment of the Research Learning Needs of the University of Saskatchewan Librarians : A Case Study
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2012
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Schrader, Alvin M.
Williamson, Vicki
Shiri, Ali
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As academic librarians with faculty status increasingly embrace research engagement as a core
value and requirement, one of the little studied questions is the extent to which they possess the
requisite knowledge and skills to conduct high quality research and scholarship, and what further
learning needs they might have within the organizational setting. This paper summarizes an
institutional case study of the research knowledge of academic librarians employed at the
University of Saskatchewan, encompassing their current research interests, experiences,
competencies, environmental context, and learning needs. The goal was to develop a framework
for additional educational activities and institutional supports that would enhance their knowledge
and skills.
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College & Research Libraries January 2012
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College & Research Libraries January 2012