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The Role of the Librarian in the Research Life Cycle: Research Collaboration Among the Library and Faculty

The Role of the Librarian in the Research Life Cycle: Research Collaboration Among the Library and Faculty
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Author(s): Josiline Phiri Chigwada (Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 12
Source title: Cooperation and Collaboration Initiatives for Libraries and Related Institutions
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita (Department of Information Science, University of South Africa, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0043-9.ch017

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Abstract

This chapter documents the role that is played by the librarians in the research life cycle and how they collaborate with researchers. Initially, librarians were regarded as service people who provide research support services during the research process. A literature review was done to unpack how this role was affected by the digital technologies and examine the partnering role that is now being displayed by librarians. It was noted that although there are some challenges that are encountered, researchers are collaborating with librarians from idea generation to the dissemination of research findings and evaluating the impact of the research. It was recommended that librarians should move along with these changes and should continuously develop themselves so that they are aware of the services that they are supposed to provide during the research process.

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