Exploring new ways of working using virtual research environments in library and information science
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to present current and ongoing research investigating new ways of working across geographic distances and time within library and information science (LIS).Design methodology approach - A total of four studies were conducted focusing on: the design of a virtual...
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Published in | Library hi tech Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 191 - 204 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Bradford
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
01.01.2009
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Summary: | Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to present current and ongoing research investigating new ways of working across geographic distances and time within library and information science (LIS).Design methodology approach - A total of four studies were conducted focusing on: the design of a virtual research environment (VRE) to facilitate the sharing of data collection instruments among students, researchers and professionals; new ways professionals and researchers can collaborate; collaborative decision making in the context of purchasing a library management system; and collaboration among LIS professionals.Findings - Early results show that VREs within LIS can build on previous VRE research which focused on other domains. However, there are several unique characteristics of LIS that place requirements on VREs and which are not yet implemented within VREs and that offer unique opportunities for VREs to enhance LIS research, education and practice.Originality value - This paper reports on ongoing research and preliminary findings of unique studies investigating how VREs could enhance LIS research and professional practice, and how LIS research and practice can inspire the next generation of VREs. |
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ISSN: | 0737-8831 2054-166X |
DOI: | 10.1108/07378830910968155 |