Towards a research platform: partnering for sustainable and impactful research in public libraries

Public institutions are changing, alongside social, economic, and environmental forces, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Public libraries and universities are two institutions in flux and thereby can benefit from research that helps guide decision-making. In times of austerity and crisis, resources ar...

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Published in:	Public library quarterly (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 42; no. 1; pp. 71 - 91
Main Authors:	Wynia Baluk, Kaitlin, Dalmer, Nicole K., Sas van der Linden, Leora, Radha Weaver, Lisa, Gillett, James
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York Routledge 02-01-2023 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	academia Case studies community-engaged research partnership Public libraries public library Research platform Sustainability
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Summary:	Public institutions are changing, alongside social, economic, and environmental forces, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Public libraries and universities are two institutions in flux and thereby can benefit from research that helps guide decision-making. In times of austerity and crisis, resources are often stretched thin, interrupting research activities. To overcome this challenge, we draw on the authors' experiences being involved in a research platform that consists of a public library, a university, and four other community organizations. Using the research platform as a case study, the authors examine lessons learned about sharing infrastructure to support sustainable and mutually beneficial research.
ISSN:	0161-6846 1541-1540
DOI:	10.1080/01616846.2022.2059315