Research Support Service (RSS)
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The Eastern University Sri Lanka library initiated a new Research Support Service (RSS) to address issues with low research output and quality. RSS provides workshops on literature searching, academic writing, and statistical software to support students and faculty in their research activities. Initial workshops saw a poor response, but strategic promotion led to over 60 applications. Workshops were successful and feedback showed increased awareness, confidence, and library consultation among participants. The study recommends continuing and expanding RSS to improve research and help the university increase its ranking.
![YOUR RESEARCH !
OUR RESPONSIBILITY !!
The EUSL Library Proudly Presents
Research Support Service [RSS]
Objective:j
To enhance the quality of research out of the institution
via
t th t d t d d i i th i h• support the students and academics in their research
activities, and
• guide them to use the available e-resources
effectively
Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of
research and academic publications](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/rss-ula2014-150210084334-conversion-gate01/85/Research-Support-Service-RSS-5-320.jpg)
![YOUR RESEARCH !
OUR RESPONSIBILITY !!
The EUSL Library Proudly Presents
Research Support Service [RSS]
Objective:This service includes series of workshop andj
To enhance the quality of research out of the institution
via
t th t d t d d i i th i h
f p
seminars for group users from..
Undergraduates- final year students
• support the students and academics in their research
activities, and
• guide them to use the available e-resources
Academics – junior academics
effectively
Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of
research and academic publications](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/rss-ula2014-150210084334-conversion-gate01/85/Research-Support-Service-RSS-6-320.jpg)
Research Support Service (RSS)
- 1. Research Support Ser ice (RSS):Research Support Service (RSS): an initiation of a new service at the library, Eastern University Sri LankaEastern University Sri Lanka Presented on ULA Academic Session @ University of Ruhuna on 06th February 2015 M N Ravikumar S Shantharooban & T RamananM. N. Ravikumar , S. Shantharooban & T. Ramanan Library, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
- 2. Introduction All universities are try to increase their ranking in the academic arenaacademic arena. University ranking system is mainly based on the quality of research output Library service is highly influential on the quality of research output of the university “the success of research, at both national and institutional levels, depends critically on the quality of information services provided to researchers” (Research Information Network, 2008), Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 3. EUSL ‐ View EUSL is working towards to increase its rank However it was observed that the research outcome ofHowever, it was observed that the research outcome of EUSL is lower than expected Especially publishing in peer-reviewed journals seems to be less Most of undergraduates’ dissertations are below in academic standardsacademic standards Students have difficulties… - selecting research problems- selecting research problems, - employing appropriate research design & analyses, - academic writings Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 4. Need for New Service Moreover, Electronic resources offered by UGC e-journals consortium and INASP - underutilized in EUSLconsortium and INASP - underutilized in EUSL. Therefore Library should seek proactive and innovativeTherefore, Library should seek proactive and innovative mechanisms to address all these issues. Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 5. YOUR RESEARCH ! OUR RESPONSIBILITY !! The EUSL Library Proudly Presents Research Support Service [RSS] Objective:j To enhance the quality of research out of the institution via t th t d t d d i i th i h• support the students and academics in their research activities, and • guide them to use the available e-resources effectively Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 6. YOUR RESEARCH ! OUR RESPONSIBILITY !! The EUSL Library Proudly Presents Research Support Service [RSS] Objective:This service includes series of workshop andj To enhance the quality of research out of the institution via t th t d t d d i i th i h f p seminars for group users from.. Undergraduates- final year students • support the students and academics in their research activities, and • guide them to use the available e-resources Academics – junior academics effectively Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 7. RSS ‐ Content • Effective use of e-resource and internet for literature search and reviewsearch and review • Academic writing, copyright issues and fair use, plagiarism, referencing styles • Use of ‘EndNote’ reference management system • Use of Ms-Office applications to assist thesis writings I t d ti t t ti ti l k (SPSS Mi it b)• Introduction to statistical packages (SPSS, Minitab). Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 8. Major Challenge Poor response to library’s workshops especially from academicsacademics Some workshops were postponed due to lack ofSome workshops were postponed due to lack of participants Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 9. Strategies
- 10. Success Story Received 60 plus applications for the workshops Workshops were successfully conducted for academics & studentsstudents
- 11. Feedback 80 90 100 98 92 88 92 86 60 70 80 78 86 e 30 40 50 Percentage 0 10 20 Workshop was worth attending They were aware of more e‐ resources than they were before Research ethics are vital to their research field Importance of citations in research Endnote is going to enhance the More confidence Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications quality of their publications in anyaltical techiques
- 12. Feedback …more It was observed that after having the workshops…. o the students are frequently consulting librarians than ever before to get assistance for their research activities. o faculty staff have approached the librarians to organize this workshop for their faculty students separatelythis workshop for their faculty students separately Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 13. Recommendation Study recommends to continue and further develop this service apply to subject disciplines and measure theservice apply to subject disciplines and measure the effectiveness of the programme. Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 14. Conclusion University library’s and librarians’ role are in a transition phase, moving from the ownership to information access New paradigm has emerged for librarians in new century to value their role among the academic community The RSS proves that librarians can able to provide services with demonstrable links to success in achieving institutional goals.g RSS- increase the physical interaction with users RSS – give reorganization to librarians and make themg g proactive in academic arena. Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 15. Acknowledgement I express my gratitude to the co‐authors & my colleagues M R & M Sh h b f h i dMr. Ramanan & Mr. Shantharooban for their tremendous support to success the new service I wish to thank our Librarian & all staff of Library , EUSL for their support & encouragementtheir support & encouragement. Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications
- 16. Library’s & Librarians’ role in the success of research and academic publications