Work Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2008

Name of Conference

2008 MLA Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Chicago, IL

Description

The complexity of research in the 21st century, coupled with the transformation of information technology and the heightened scrutiny of responsible conduct of research issues, has presented challenges with effective knowledge management. To address these issues, a scholarly communications initiative was implemented by Becker Medical Library in 2007.

A series of resources and services were identified to provide support for library users on campus in the creation, access, dissemination and preservation of knowledge in accordance with responsible conduct of research practices. Advocacy and outreach efforts focused on presenting all viewpoints from a neutral perspective to allow library users to make informed decisions without influence or bias. Opportunities for potential collaboration with non-library campus units were targeted to leverage expertise and resource sharing to promote cohesive program efforts without duplication. Dissemination of scholarly communications program efforts were utilized to reach the widest possible audience including the use of Web 2.0 tools/

Language

English

Document Type

Presentation Poster

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