*apologies for cross-posting*

 

The new issue of SCONUL Focus, with support for research as a key theme, can now be accessed via the SCONUL website.

See http://www.sconul.ac.uk/page/sconul-focus.

 

Amongst a wide range of articles you may be interested to read about the following:

 

• A selection of views from librarians who are studying and researching
• Illustrations of ways in which library support for research activity is developing and diversifying
• A case study of the ways in which one service has repurposed library space to better support the needs of researchers and research students 

 

We are currently commissioning content for issue 70 which will have the broad theme of “Collections”. Possible sub-themes are listed below, but these are not meant to be exhaustive should you wish to offer something up related to the wider topic.

 

o   Collaborative approaches to purchases / collection  management

o   Collaboration with academics on reading lists - mandates, new staff roles

o   Open access and APCs

o   Shift to e-content / usage analysis

o   Dealing with donations

o   Conservation

o   Accessibility issues

o   Innovative approaches to PDA

o   Collections to support TNE

o   Collection management in uncertain times – e.g. Brexit / price fluctuations

 

Deadline for copy has been extended until mid-September. Suggestions for articles can either come directly to me or via other members of the Editorial Team.

 

Regards,

Matthew

 

 

 

Matthew Lawson

Head of Library & Learning Enhancement

Deputy Director, Library & Student Support

Middlesex University

 

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