How a library faculty Retention, Tenure, and Promotion Mentorship Group was established, how it operated, and how it fared

January 8, 2025Peer-Reviewed Articlementoring, mentoring programs, promotion, retention, tenureEditor

By Samuel T. Barber
Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
California State University, Fullerton

Sarah Parramore, MSIDT, MLS
Director of Teaching, Learning and Research Support
Interim Director of Special Collections and College Archives
Occidental College

Introduction

This article reports events experienced by the department of faculty at Pollak Library, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), between 2018 and 2024. This period was marked by notable changes and challenges, and in particular several that directly impacted probationary tenure-track faculty. This article focuses on the efforts and attempts made to mentor, support, and guide colleagues as they began their Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP) journeys at CSUF.
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Open Access Green and ResearchGate – How Should Libraries Handle It?

December 17, 2024EssayGreen Open Access, Open Access, postprints, ResearchGate, secondary publication, self-archiving, translationsEditor

By Ralf Regener
Library, Open Access and Writing Consulting
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences
Magdeburg, Germany
ORCID-ID: http://www.orcid.org/0000-0001-7664-2956

Originally published as Ralf Regener: Open Access Green und ResearchGate. Wie sollten Bibliotheken damit umgehen?, in: Bibliotheksdienst 58 (2024), Heft 3/4, S. 194-205. https://doi.org/10.1515/bd-2024-0034
Published online: 2024-04-08
Published in print: 2024-04-25
© 2024 by the authors, published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston

This translation was made by the author.

Abstract

ResearchGate is one of the most successful science communication websites. A key aspect is the provision of scientific publications by scientists themselves. The article advocates a better understanding of ResearchGate‘s success story in order to gain more insights for further improvements and optimization of our library services in the area of Green Open Access.

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Championing Change: The EDI Scholars-in-Residence Program at UBC Library

October 21, 2024Peer-Reviewed Articleacademic libraries, Canada, diversity, Equity, Inclusion, programming, University of British ColumbiaEditor

By Allan Cho, Community Engagement Librarian, University of British Columbia (UBC) Library

Lisabelle Tan, Master’s in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) Candidate, University of British Columbia, School of Information

Abstract

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Library’s EDI Scholars in Residence Program, initiated in 2022, addresses equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in academia. This innovative program fosters inclusivity by providing scholars from historically marginalized backgrounds with research opportunities and access to library resources. The article explores the program’s genesis, principles, and impact, highlighting its significance in dismantling systemic barriers. A review of EDI concepts and institutional strategies underscores the importance of nuanced approaches. By promoting collaboration and research, the program exemplifies a transformative initiative in advancing EDI within academic libraries and higher education institutions.

Keywords: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Academic Libraries, Programming
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Fostering the Whole Librarian: The Evolution of Professional and Psychosocial Mentoring

August 28, 2024Peer-Reviewed Articlelibrarianship, mentoring, mentoring programs, professional mentoring, psychosocial mentoringEditor

By Blair Booker
Distance Education Librarian
Mississippi State University Libraries

Abstract

Since the 1970’s, librarianship has boasted varied mentoring experiences supporting the lifespan of information professionals. The evolution of such efforts shows formal beginnings that have morphed into a smattering of various formal and informal programs across a spectrum of libraries and institutions. Psychosocial support has emerged as an integral aspect of development for library professionals. For a modern holistic approach to mentoring, professional and psychosocial mentoring should work hand in hand to foster the librarian as a whole.

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