Wolski, Malcolm, Krahe, Michelle, and Richardson, Joanna (2020) A Model for Librarians to Assess the Digital Capability of Research Teams. Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, 69 (1). pp. 47-69.

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Abstract

This paper examines the issue of digital capability at the research team level, specifically their ability to adapt to an uncertain digital future. Within higher education, there is a driving imperative to adapt to the new digital environment not only in areas involved in learning and teaching but also among research teams. While libraries play an important role in developing the digital literacy of researchers as individuals, little attention has been paid to the digital capability of the research team. A review of the literature was undertaken of digital transformation frameworks and models across business, government and higher education. No applicable models or frameworks were found to be suitable for a research team environment. A digital capability model was developed, drawing upon the critical elements discussed in the literature. This model enables library staff to assess the digital capability of the research team, allowing them to not only tailor their services to specific research teams but also driving changes to overall service offerings to better meet the needs of researchers across the organisation. Using this model changes the nature of library staff’s conversation with research team leaders.

Item ID:	81165
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2475-0166
Copyright Information:	© 2020 Joanna Richardson, Malcolm Wolski and Michelle Krahe.
Date Deposited:	05 Dec 2023 02:22
FoR Codes:	46 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES > 4610 Library and information studies > 461001 Digital curation and preservation @ 50% 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4203 Health services and systems > 420302 Digital health @ 30% 35 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 3507 Strategy, management and organisational behaviour > 350799 Strategy, management and organisational behaviour not elsewhere classified @ 20%
SEO Codes:	22 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES > 2203 Information services > 220399 Information services not elsewhere classified @ 40% 20 HEALTH > 2099 Other health > 209999 Other health not elsewhere classified @ 30% 22 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES > 2203 Information services > 220303 Library and archival services @ 30%
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