BENGKEL SOKONGAN PENYELIDIKAN PUSTAKAWAN PUiTM 2011

24 Mei 2011Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak 1

The role of librarians in supporting the activities of a research university: UML’s experience

Nor Edzan Che Nasir

LibraryUniversity of Malaya

INTRODUCTIONThe main goals of research universities as

defined by MOHE (2004)to be a leader in innovation,to set up and enhance centres of excellence in

prioritised areas of the nation,to produce world class research outputs,to generate high impact research publications, to attract graduate students of high standards

and to provide a conducive environment for

research.

INTRODUCTIONResearch university (RU) - public universities

recognised by the Cabinet on 11 October 2006 to be the hub of excellence for education and research penyelidikan.

RMK 9 – October 2006 – 4 RUs– UM, UKM, UPM, USMadditional 100million RM for each university for

research, development and commercialisation activitiesAudit 2007-2009 - 4 aspects

Human capital Publications Patent and intellectual property rights Income generation

2010 – UTM2020 – 6 RUs

CIRI-CIRI & MATLAMAT PENUBUHANCiri-ciri RU

Bidang pengajian berfokuskan penyelidikan Kemasukan kompetitif Pensyarah berkualiti Nisbah siswazah dan pascasiswazah 50:50

Matlamat penubuhan Meningkatkan aktiviti Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan dan

Pengkomersilan (R&D&C) Meningkatkan pengambilan pelajar Pasca Siswazah dan Pasca

Doktoral Meningkatkan bilangan pensyarah yang mempunyai Ph.D Mewujud dan memperkukuhkan lagi Pusat Kecemerlangan Mempertingkatkan pengambilan pelajar asing dan meningkatkan

kedudukan atau ranking IPT di peringkat antarabangsa

ROLE OF UMLNeed to change accordingly in line with the

characteristics of RUFocus on researchUG to PG ration of 50:50

Need to change accordingly in line KPI% of fulfilled titles from reading list% of increase in access to Interaktif Portal

Change in Organisation structureCollectionServicesStaff

ESTABLISH NEW DIVISIONS & STRENGTHEN EXISTING ONES – enhance research, quality academics

Academic Services DivisionKeep track of UM’s publications in ISI-WOS &

ScopusVerification of CVs of new academic staff &

staff for promotionConducts courses about ISI-WOS & ScopusConducts courses on journal publishingLiase & arrange for courses on ISI-WOS &

SCOPUS and those related to article publishing

Information Skills DivisionManages & runs the compulsory GXEX1401 :

Information Skills Course to all 1st year undergraduates

Conducts lectures on research methodology (RM) at all faculties since RM is a compulsory course for all postgraduate

Conducts Information Skills sessions to postgraduates

Organises roadshows to all facultiesParticipates in undergraduate & postgraduate

orientation programmes via exhibitions/booths

Other DivisionsCentralise functions except for branch librariesClose down special libraries Deployment of staffMerit-based promotionRemoval of problematic non-specialised staff to

central poolNew contractual posts – Finance Officer,

Project Officers

COLLECTION – enhance research & increase accessProvision of 24 x 7 access to the collection from inside &

outside campus acquisition of electronic resourcesEZProxy

Provision of sources not available in collectionNetworking with other Malaysian libraries through MOLECImprove DDS & ILL services UG & PG suggest topics

Research-based sourcesSRMOResearch methodologySources in niche areas

SERVICES – enhance research & increase access Develop web-based information sources

Website ISI WOS PendetaWebPAC Interaktif Portal

E-books E-journals Databases

Trial db Subscribed db Open access db

Personalisation MyLibrary UM in the News Digital@UM

Microfiches@UM Eprints Repository

UM Memory Facebook

Collaborate with developers/academics Dspace@UM MyManuskrip MyAIS UDL

DDS & ILLStudents involved in acquisitionWorkshops/Talks/Demonstrations

PROFESSIONAL STAFFInformation literatePossess the necessary soft skillsAble to write in Malay & EnglishAble to stand & deliverMinimal entry qualification – MLISPreferably with a subject-based first degreePreferably with a first degree in CS/ITEncouraged to pursue PhD

HOW DO WE SUPPORT UM’S RU STATUSResponsible for tracking publications in ISI-WOS & Scopus (impact

factor, cumulative impact factor, citations & cumulative citations) & reports directly to the VC – provides data for all audit reports (for ranking purposes) and recruitment & promotional exercises for academics (quality academics)

Builds a collection which fulfills the teaching, learning & research needs of UM – requirement for SETARA, RU, MQA (self-accreditation) & other related ranking exercises

Source funds for acquisition of print & electronic resources (MOHE, RU Fund, HIR Fund) – UG & PG & academics have access to a large reservoir of sources & resources to fulfill their research needs

Conducts classes on information skills – UG & PG & academics become information literate & can locate information independently for their research as well as increase access to collection

Provides a myriad of information sources - UG & PG & academics have access to a large reservoir of sources & resources to fulfill their research needs

Efficient professional staff who must be on par if not above the users we serve – able to assist/advise UG & PG & academics in their documentary research in all subject areas

Develop web-based applications or partner with developers – to showcase UM’s research globally

Write in journals & present at conferences - to showcase ourselves & UM globally which is vital for ranking

Keep in touch with our users via social media – users are randomly selected for accreditation audits & they need to be in-the-know of our activities

Educates and expose UG, PG, academics & researchers to relevant information which will help them to publish in the right journals and increase the impact of their publications

ReferencesMalaysia. Ministry of Higher Education. (2004).

Establishment of research university in Malaysia. Concept paper prepared by Ad Hoc Committee on Establishment of Research University in Malaysia, pp. 27. (Unpublished)

University of Malaya. Library. The University of Malaya. http://www.umlib.um.edu.my

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