Research support for academics: Case studies of two Vietnamese Universities

Authors

  • Tom Denison Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Australia
  • Hue Thi Pham Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Australia
  • Thoa Ninh Thi Kim University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCMC)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/lirg732

Keywords:

information literacy, research support

Abstract

With the introduction of quality assurance and accreditation requirements for Vietnamese universities, academics are under increasing pressure with regard to teaching workloads and improved research outcomes, for example, in the number and quality of research publications produced (Ninh, 2013; MoET, 2017a). Using two prominent Vietnamese universities as case studies, this paper explores the ways in which the libraries in the two universities currently provide support for research, the gaps in service provision, and the issues that impact on the ability of libraries to provide a high standard of service. The findings provided some insights into the type of strategies that could be adopted in the future, emphasising the need to involve collaboration with other university services, improvements in library staff research skills and knowledge, and ways of overcoming the barriers of organisational, cultural and social attitudes.

Author Biographies

Tom Denison, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Australia

Tom Denison PhD works in the Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University and is a Research Associate with the Centre for Organisational and Social Informatics.

Hue Thi Pham, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Australia

Ms Hue Thi Pham is a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of IT, Monash University. Her research interests include partnerships between academics and librarians.

Thoa Ninh Thi Kim, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCMC)

Dr. Thoa Ninh is a lecturer at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCMC). Her research areas include information services, resources and organisation management.

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Published

2017-12-29

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 124 (2017)

Section

Refereed Research Articles

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