1) The document discusses the concept of a "teaching library" which aims to better integrate academic research and professional practice in library and information science (LIS). 2) It provides examples of teaching libraries, such as a university library with student research projects based in practice, and a teen-centric school library connected to a Faculty of Education. 3) The benefits of a teaching library model include stronger integration of theory and practice for LIS, increased prestige and impact through cross-disciplinary work and demonstration of value, and better career preparation for LIS students through practical experience.

1. Towards a teaching library
Connecting academia and the profession
Dr Suzana Sukovic
St. Vincent’s College, Potts Point (Sydney)
@suzanasukovic
EBLIP8, Queensland University of Technology
6 June 2015

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LARK (Library Applied Research Kollektive)
http://lark-kollektive.blogspot.com.au/
Workshop Research you’ve always wanted but never had (20 April 2015)
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3. Research bubbles
Theory
Peer-reviewing
Citation
Grants
Writing
Impact
Evaluation
EBP
Innovation
R&D
Implementation
Informs policy,
decision-making
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4. Applied disciplines
(basic-applied research)
Value
Relevance
Research
skills
Current
knowledge
Use of
research
Visibility
Impact
Visibility
Education of
future
professionals
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5. Medicine
• Flexner Report (1900s, North America) – education & practice
intertwined
• Patient-oriented investigation
• Teaching hospitals
• Funding
• Clinicians teaching and academics doing clinical practice
• Issue of modern complexities
• New Australian model –patient-based learning in rural
medical centres
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6. Education
• Finland
• Integration of theory and practice
• Teachers prepared to do their own research
• Teacher Training Schools & some normal schools – higher prof.
staff requirement - collaboration with government dpts and
sometimes faculties
• Research schools in Singapore
• UK – advantages of data-gathering in schools
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7. Common characteristics
• Strong integration of theory and practice
• Patient/student-centered
• Formal connections between university and practice -
organizational frameworks, funding, work roles
• Prof. education - learning and assessment at both places
• Practitioners in teaching and research
• Real-life data for academics
• Experimentation - special or integrated spaces
• Findings from basic and applied research applied to teaching
and practice
• Testing of new models/products
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8. Teaching library
Example 1: University library
• Already part of university
• Program of student residence
• Compulsory research projects based in practice
• User-oriented learning and research
• Special librarian role – involvement in design and delivery
of learning experiences; co-ordination and oversight in the
library; facilitation of research projects; research role
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9. Teaching library
Example 2:
School library Teen-centric
school library
Teachers
Faculty of
Education
LIS
Department
Interest
groups
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10. Benefits for LIS
• User-centric
• Integration of theory & practice
• Context for cross-disciplinary work
• Use of funds and resources
• Increased impact & prestige
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11. Benefits
Academic department Library & info center LIS student
Degrees valued in practice Prominence
Better prepared for work
Up to date with practice,
access to prof. knowledge
PD; access to research
support
Data flow (especially data-
gathering)
Service enrichment Interesting course
Demonstrating Impact Demonstrating value Demonstrating experience
Industry partners for grant
applications
Academic partners for
research projects
Framework for career
transitions
Career paths Networking during study
Career paths attractive to
research students

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