ERIC Number: EJ1408721
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 26
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ISSN: ISSN-0010-0870
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Community College Librarians' Research and Publication Practices
Linda Miles; Robin Brown
College & Research Libraries, v84 n6 p862-887 2023
Community colleges educate an estimated two-fifths of United States college students. Yet community college librarians do not disseminate enough research to enable their colleagues and their libraries to reach their potential. Little is known about what types of supportive measures might increase productivity. The authors collected quantitative and qualitative survey data, finding that a slight majority of participants conduct research, but less than one third of those who research share their findings. Key challenges include lack of time, lack of funding, and lack of confidence. A new baseline understanding will provide a foundation for initiatives to support increased representation.
Descriptors: Librarians, Community Colleges, Academic Libraries, Library Research, Writing for Publication, Publish or Perish Issue, Self Motivation, Barriers, Librarian Attitudes, Library Science, Productivity, Faculty Publishing
Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. e-mail: acrl@ala.org; Web site: http://crl.acrl.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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