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Capability Framework [V1]

Supporting researcher-facing librarians to successfully deliver inside-out services and support.

What is contextual knowledge?

For the purpose of this framework Contextual Knowledge is defined as knowledge that situates actions in specific contexts / conditions.  

Knowledge of the library profession

Understands, and keeps current in, the ethical and epistemic practices of the Library profession.

Knowledge of the research lifecycle and associated practices and resources 

Understands research workflows and practices, including identification of funding opportunities, research data management, venues for publishing and dissemination, and collection of research metrics and impacts. 

Knowledge of the higher education sector

Understands the history, organisation, and governance of higher education institutions at local, national, and international level.

Knowledge of disciplines/domains 

Understands the research and epistemic practices of different disciplines/domains. Understands the customs, needs, and expectations of different disciplines/domains.

Knowledge of academic publishing environment

Understands the policies, practices, and resources, of academic publishers. 

Knowledge of allied support services

Cognizant of local, national, and international research support services. Cognizant of other sources of technical and specialist knowledge within and beyond the library. 

Knowledge of institution

Understands institutional history, infrastructure, organisation, strategy, and priorities.

Knowledge of academic funding environment

Understands the policies, practices, and resources, of academic funders.

Can you help us?

To help phase two of this project, after exploring all the capabilities please consider completing a survey.  Let us know if you agree that these are the capabilities required by researcher-facing librarians working with inside-out services, and whether some are more important than others: 

Survey for Conceptual Knowledge: https://otago.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00N4OUZNp7uk7E9