J. Cory Tucker

Expanding Library Support of Faculty Research: Exploring Readiness

The changing research and information environment requires a reexamination of library support for research. This study considers research-related attitudes and practices to identify elements indicating readiness or resistance to expanding the library’s role in research support. A survey of faculty conducted at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) finds that although a high percentage of faculty rate the library as important or very important to research productivity, perceived importance of specific support functions drops markedly, except for functions related to buying or providing access to resources.

Development of midcareer librarians

ABSTRACT This article examines career development issues faced by midcareer librarians and discusses challenges these librarians encounter during their career path. The article also analyzes how midcareer librarians can deal with these challenges through career development and planning using self-evaluation and assessment.

Using Multiple Data Sources to Develop a Liaison Agenda

Subject librarians at many college and university libraries have a wide variety of job responsibilities. Yet they often lack guidance on goal setting and prioritization. At the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Libraries, the liaison program currently lacks a formal agenda setting process. This study explores using multiple sources of data for liaison goal setting and goal prioritization. Data from the LibQUAL+ survey, faculty surveys and focus groups, and usage statistics were examined for the disciplines of art, architecture, business, and hotel administration, and then applied to the development of liaison agendas. The results show that data can enrich and inform liaison perceptions of the behavior and priorities of their constituents and assist liaisons with establishing annual goals.

http://www.Fortune.com

Since 1930, Fortune has been one of the leading news sources for business, economics, and personal finance. Fortune is well-known for providing business rankings, stock tips, and interviews with today’s business leaders. Like many other publishers, Fortune has entered the Internet age offering an online version of its famous print publication. Fortune.com (http://www.fortune.com) is a site providing both freely accessible information and information for members only. This review will focus on both the subscription section and the freely accessible section of the site.