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1. Introduction
2. The library of the University of Warwick
3. The library - the old model
4. Definition of remodelling
5. A variety of environments
6. Specialist facilities
7. Learning grid
8. Teaching grid
9. Stakeholders from across the campus
10. Wolfson research exchange
11. 2 part division of the space
12. Seminar space
13. Study space
14. Groupwork space
15. Peer-to-peer support
16. Poster presentations
17. Academic services (1)
18. Research libraries UK (RLUK)
19. Changes in the learning environment
20. Changes in the research environment (1)
21. Changes in the library business
22. The remodelled library
23. Subject librarians - roles and job descriptions
24. Subject librarians - alternative titles
25. Exiting titles
26. Core subject librarianship skills
27. New skills
28. Changes in the research environment (2)
29. Research roles (1)
30. 'Research support' is a job purpose
31. Research roles (2)
32. RLUK Workforce Think Tank: 'Subject librarians'
33. Project aims
34. Project stakeholder groups
35. Project areas of investigation
36. Project outcomes and deliverables
37. Project benefits
38. The importance of the project
39. Project methodology
40. Project work package (1)
41. Project work package (2)
42. Project work package (3)
43. Project work package (4)
44. Project findings (1)
45. Reskilling for research
46. Project findings (2)
47. Starting point for research support posts
48. Research life cycle approach
49. 13 steps o research life cycle
50. So, what are we doing?
51. Areas of green light
52. Areas of red light
53. Areas of yellow light
54. Full picture of research life cycle
55. General skills
56. importance of flexibility
57. 32 skills and knowledge areas
58. 9 areas of increasing importance
59. 4 areas unnecessary now or in the future?
60. 9 areas of high skills gap
61. The world of opportunities
62. Traditional liaison model
63. New ways of working with researchers
64. Better engagement
65. Job descriptions
66. A change in focus
67. Developing better skills
68. Practical help
69. A team approach
70. Academic services (2)
71. Grasp the opportunities
72. Thank you
73. References
74. Images
75. Acknowledgements

Topics Covered

• Warwick University Library and its development of community spaces
• The learning grid
• The teaching grid
• The research exchange
• Overview of changes in the teaching and learning environment
• Overview of changes in the research environment
• Overview of changes in the Library and Information Service business
• A review of 'subject librarian' roles
• The Research Libraries UK 'Subject Librarians' project, its aims and scope
• The Research Libraries UK 'Subject Librarians' project, its findings
• Supporting the 'research lifecycle'
• Skills sets required by subject librarians to support research and perception of needs
• Further considerations in support research
• Conclusions

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• Libraries in a Digital Age

Talk Citation

Brewerton, A. (2012, December 30). Supporting research: new opportunities for 'subject librarians' and other staff [Video file]. In The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection, Henry Stewart Talks. Retrieved June 23, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.69645/VWWL8051.
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Publication History

• Published on December 30, 2012

Financial Disclosures

• Mr. Antony Brewerton has not informed HSTalks of any commercial/financial relationship that it is appropriate to disclose.