16 July 2019
Ex Libris recently commissioned a report on the challenges of HE research. The report was based on a survey of 300 researchers across the US, the UK and Australia, and interviews with research office members.
Findings include:
- researchers are satisfied with the level of support provided by their research office and library, but they still feel time-deprived and stressed
- fund sourcing and grant applications are the most difficult parts of their roles
- demonstrating research impact is increasingly important, but the best method of meaningfully measuring it is still unclear to most
- almost 60% of scholars have to publish research datasets alongside their publications – yet for many, this is not easily achieved
- many researchers conduct tasks themselves in areas where libraries and research offices can provide valuable expertise and administrative support
More detail can be found on the Ex Libris blog where the full report of the study, 'Supporting academic research: understanding the challenges', is available for download.