Cultivating a Research Mindset: Practical Strategies for Library Practitioners

Friday 6 March 2026, 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Delivered via Zoom

This session presents an overview of the library and information research group and its activities. Then, using an interactive workshop approach, participants will explore the concepts of research and evidence in relation to library practice; examine barriers to applying research and undertaking research within a library practice session, and discuss potential solutions to undertaking research in library practice.  Session leaders will share their tips and experiences on getting involved in research projects within library practice. 

This session will support you to: 

1. Understand the concepts of research and evidence in relation to library practice

2. Understand barriers and potential solutions to using and doing research in library practice

3. Practical suggestions for undertaking research in library practice 

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Speakers:

Alison Brettle, Professor Health Information and Evidence Based Practice 

Cath Dishman, Open Research Librarian and LIRG Chair

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Get to know the incredible CILIP Communities - our volunteer networks who meet regularly to programme events, trainings and conferences and publish journals, blogs and newsletters. Any CILIP member can join our community groups, attend events and/or get involved with the committee and help shape the future of their work...

The Library and Information Research Group (LIRG) promotes the value of information research and links research with practice.

The groups was formed in 1977 to draw together professionals interested in bringing library and information research into practice. We became a Special Interest Group of CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, in April 2003.

LIRG aim to support and raise the profile of library and information science research and its use by CILIP LIRG members and the wider community. It will provide relevant and high quality activities and publications for practitioners and researchers which will encourage ‘research into practice’ and involve wider stakeholders.

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