The Creation and Development of a Multi-Disciplinary Research Center in an Academic Library

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2010

School

Library and Information Science

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine formal and informal communication and documentation related to the creation and development of the Katrina Research Center (KRC) including its mission, vision, organizational structure, funding, collection development, community outreach, research, and educational activities. Recurrent themes identified in the qualitative case study include multi-disciplinary affiliation of KRC faculty and staff; cooperation and resource-sharing with other university departments and faculty; and networking with community groups such as local historical societies, public schools, and libraries. Practical implications – The documentation of the creation and development of the KRC can be useful as a model for other research centers and/or subject repositories affiliated with academic libraries.

Publication Title

Library Management

Volume

31

Issue

1/2

First Page

57

Last Page

65

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