Leading Change in the System of Scholarly Communication: A Case Study of Engaging Liaison Librarians for Outreach to Faculty

This narrative, single-case study examines how liaison librarians at the University of Minnesota (UMN) came to include advocating for reform of the scholarly communication system among their core responsibilities. While other libraries may hire a coordinator or rely on a committee to undertake outre...

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Published in:College & research libraries 2010, Vol.71 (1), p.63-76
Main Author: MALENFANT, Kara J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic libraries
Exact sciences and technology
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Librarians
Library and information science. General aspects
Outreach services
Professional aspects
Professional aspects : training, employment
Scholarly communication
Scholarly publishing
Sciences and techniques of general use
University libraries
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Summary:This narrative, single-case study examines how liaison librarians at the University of Minnesota (UMN) came to include advocating for reform of the scholarly communication system among their core responsibilities. While other libraries may hire a coordinator or rely on a committee to undertake outreach programs, UMN has defined baseline expertise in scholarly communication for all librarians who serve as liaisons to disciplinary faculty members. By “mainstreaming” scholarly communication duties, UMN is declaring these issues central to the profession.1 This intrinsic study uses evidence gathered from open-ended interviews with three participants, supplemented by documentation. It explores the context of these changes, systems thinking, and new mental models.
ISSN:0010-0870
2150-6701
DOI:10.5860/0710063