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The mission of the Library Research Round Table (LRRT) is to contribute toward the extension and improvement of library research; to provide public program opportunities for describing and evaluating library research projects and for disseminating their findings; to inform and educate ALA members concerning research techniques and their usefulness in obtaining information with which to reach administrative decisions and solve problems; and expand the theoretical base of the field. LRRT also, serves as a forum for discussion and action on issues related to the literature and information needs for the field of library and information science.

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Librarian's Personal Research Agenda - article in CJAL

  • 1.  Librarian's Personal Research Agenda - article in CJAL

    Posted Aug 27, 2025 10:10 AM

    The Librarian's Personal Research Agenda

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    DOI: 

    https://doi.org/10.33137/cjal-rcbu.v11.45089

    Keywords: 

    academic librarianship, librarian research, librarians as researchers, research agenda

    Abstract

    Personal research agendas are regular tools of scholars across academia but are infrequently discussed in the LIS literature. Instead, the literature tends to provide research agendas developed by organizations that highlight areas of research that could use more attention by LIS scholars.  This perspective paper discusses how developing a personal research agenda can enhance librarians' work as researchers and can help guide them in their research journey. It also provides insight into what a research agenda might look like and how to go about creating one.    



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    Karen Harker
    2024-2025 Chair, LRRT Steering Committee
    Collection Assessment Librarian
    University of North Texas
    She/Her/Hers
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