Two roads, a single destination Mary Harrison (Research Support Librarian, Manchester Metropolitan University) .

Two roads, a single destination

Mary Harrison (Research Support Librarian,

Manchester Metropolitan University)

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Target population(Based on 2005-2006 HESA)

740 research postgraduates

5,300 taught postgraduates

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8,040 advanced users

32,500 undergraduate students

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Training for advanced users

1. Research Support Librarian

Generic and specialist needs Advanced search skills

2. Subject librarians Discipline focused Hands-on InfoSkills

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Training for postgraduates

1. Research Student Development Programme (university-wide)

2. Faculty-based postgraduate training programmes

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Research Student Development Programme

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Faculty-based postgraduate training programmes

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InfoSkills level 4

5 step cycle:

Define topic & plan search

Get hold of information

Evaluate information

Organise & use information

Review process

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Training for Academic staff

1. Online Research Methods for Learning and Teaching

2. Faculty events

3. Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

4. MA in Academic Practice

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Online research methods resource

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MA in Academic PracticeRetrieving and Managing Research Information

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Additional provision

One-to-one sessions

Researchers’ Weekly Bulletin

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