Academic Libraries and Collaborative Research Services

Reviews / Votes

Within the robust body of literature on collaborative efforts in the library, this timely collection of case studies and theoretical essays stands out. Designed to "realize the full potential that collaborative, interdisciplinary partnerships with librarians can have," editor Forbes offers a curated collection exploring how "the nature of collaborative work in libraries helps reshape institutional research practices..." This edited volume will be useful to academic librarians and higher education campus administrators looking for practical methods to facilitate cross-campus collaboration. * Library Journal * Librarians have the expertise and campus positioning necessary to advance research and dissemination in higher education, and this well curated volume brings together a diverse set of voices sharing experience in doing just that. From research data management services to publication support, evidence synthesis to copyright, readers will find case studies and best practices that they can draw upon to influence research practices and policies at their own institutions. Recommended reading for librarians and campus partners alike. -- Amanda Scull, Head of Education and Information Services, Dartmouth College Biomedical Libraries Editor Carrie Forbes has gathered an excellent collection of essays and case studies from scholars, administrators, and practicing librarians on current and future practices for working in scholarly communication. This is sure to be an invaluable guide for all librarians working in areas of outreach for scholarly communications services, including copyright, digital publishing, data preservation, and faculty research assistance. The book focuses on the emerging roles for liaisons, providing research data management services, establishing the library as a publisher, and ways to further the professional development of 'Schol Comm' librarians. -- Andrew Weiss, digital services librarian, California State University, Northridge; author of The Dark Side of our Digital World and Big Data Shocks I would recommend this book as I see it as a timely addition to conversations around the practice of academic librarianship. It is useful for both academic librarians and health science librarians looking to understand their role in the academic library environment. * Journal of Canadian Health Libraries Association * Forbes' examination of collaboration in research services is an excellent addition to the literature in an area of importance to academic libraries. Moreover, the collection of material on this topic makes an excellent case for the potential impact of collaboration within the libraries on research across the institution. The book includes an index and brief author biographies, and each chapter has notes and a bibliography. This book would be an appropriate purchase for all academic libraries. * Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship * As the role of the academic librarian continues to evolve, collaboration, both with other librarians and with constituent researchers, will continue to be an increasingly vital component of the profession. Trends in the profession and the ever-changing needs of researchers lead to the expansion of the librarian's role and to increased collaborations of all types. The wide variety of partnerships covered in this book provide an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced librarians to learn more about the ways in which they can increase their own collaborative efforts, expand their knowledge, and improve services at their institutions. * College & Research Libraries *