Global Perspectives on Open Research Culture

A UK-New Zealand case study

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31273/eirj.v11i3.1543

Keywords:

open research, research culture, library sciences, open access publishing

Abstract

This critical reflection explores the role academic libraries play in enhancing the research culture of their institutions, specifically in relation to Open Research, through two contrasting case studies of the work undertaken by the University of Waikato Library, Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Lancaster University Library, UK. A prevalent theme within the paper is the contrasting level of maturity and engagement with Open Research at national, governmental, and institutional levels and the impact this has on the approaches of both institutions. The paper demonstrates how libraries proactively work in partnership with their communities to act as a catalyst for initiatives that facilitate culture change.

Funding Acknowledgement

This work is supported by the Research England Enhancing Research Culture Fund, 2023–24.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Jessica Howie, The University of Waikato Library, Aotearoa, New Zealand
    Open Research Manager, The University of Waikato Library
  • Michelle Blake, The University of Waikato Library, Aotearoa, New Zealand

     University Librarian, The University of Waikato

  • Tom Morley, Lancaster University Library, Lancashire, UK

    Research Culture and Open Monographs Lead, Lancaster University Library

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Published

2024-08-08

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2024): Special Issue: Research Culture

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Critical Reflections

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