Assessment of the Research Learning Needs of the University of Saskatchewan Librarians : A Case Study

摘要

As academic librarians with faculty status increasingly embrace research engagement as a corevalue and requirement, one of the little studied questions is the extent to which they possess therequisite knowledge and skills to conduct high quality research and scholarship, and what furtherlearning needs they might have within the organizational setting. This paper summarizes aninstitutional case study of the research knowledge of academic librarians employed at theUniversity of Saskatchewan, encompassing their current research interests, experiences,competencies, environmental context, and learning needs. The goal was to develop a frameworkfor additional educational activities and institutional supports that would enhance their knowledgeand skills.