Conference with Confidence: Doing Workplace Research (For Librarians)

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Problem solving is a daily part of working in a library, whether it is for our users or ourselves. Turning these problems into research projects is the next step but one that many of us find difficult to take.

Delivered as part of our Conference with Confidence series, this workshop will help you think about the everyday innovations in your library and how these can be turned into research projects for discussion at future events. We will look at the pros and cons of undertaking research in your workplace, how it can help to generate solutions to problems, support a case for resources or just find out more about your library.

This workshop is suitable for those interested in undertaking research projects, complete novices or those wanting to know more about the possibilities of workplace research. Who knows where is might lead?

Delivered as part of our Conference with Confidence series

• Cambridge University Librarians

• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available

• Why undertake research in the workplace?
• The importance of evidence based practice
• Barriers to conducting research
• The skills developed during the research process
• Pros and cons of workplace research

Interactive workshop

Part of the Supporting Researchers in the 21st Century Programme.

One session of one hour.

• Librarian as Researcher
• Supporting Researchers in the 21st Century