Library Research Support in Queensland: A Survey

Abstract

University libraries worldwide are reconceptualising the ways in which they support the research agenda in their respective institutions. This paper is based on a report submitted to the Queensland University Libraries Office of Cooperation (QULOC), which may be informative for other university libraries. Having briefly examined major emerging trends in research support, the paper discusses the results of a survey of QULOC member libraries regarding support for researchers and the research agenda in their institutions. Both eResearch, in general, and research data management, in particular, have the highest variance among the libraries. Areas for follow-up benchmarking are suggested.