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Journal article
An initial maturity model for evidence-based academic libraries
LIS SCholarship Archive
2019
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Abstract
This model addresses the questions - how can a university library leader know the library’s service and practice is evidence-based? How can a university library measure and progress its maturity in evidence-based practice?
Current models of evidence-based library and information practice (EBLIP) apply predominantly to individuals. Little is known about how an organisation can enhance its maturity level in being evidence-based, despite a growing demand from institutional and library leaders for evidence to demonstrate why investments in libraries should continue.
The development of a maturity model for academic libraries is the first to conceptualise and identify practical steps to cultivate a culture of EBLIP within organisations. Library leaders and library practitioners will benefit from the model as they seek to identify and build upon their evidence-based practice maturity, enabling more robust decision-making, a deeper understanding of their clients and demonstration of value and impact to their stakeholders. Feedback on this initial model is welcomed.
Details
- Title
- An initial maturity model for evidence-based academic libraries
- Creators
- Clare Thorpe (Author) - University of Southern QueenslandAlisa Howlett (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
- Publication Details
- LIS SCholarship Archive
- Publisher
- LISSA
- Identifiers
- 991012946699002368
- Copyright
- License: CC-By Attribution 4.0 International
- Academic Unit
- Library Services
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article