Supporting the next generation of Texas A&M University scholars
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-10-2017-0104 |
| Pages | 597-604 |
| Date | 12 November 2018 |
| Published date | 12 November 2018 |
| Author | Heather K. Moberly,Dong Joon Lee,Michael David Kessler,Esther Elizabeth Carrigan |
| Subject Matter | Library & information science,Librarianship/library management,HR in libraries,Library strategy,Library promotion |
Supporting the next generation of
Texas A&M University scholars
Heather K. Moberly
University Libraries, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA and
Department of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences,
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
Dong Joon Lee
University Libraries, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
Michael David Kessler
Department of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences,
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA, and
Esther Elizabeth Carrigan
University Libraries, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
Abstract
Purpose –The speed of information transfer,discovery, and evaluation is accelerating the timelinefor young
researchersto establish their scholarly identity. A clear scholarlyidentity is an essential elementin developing
and maintaining a s cholar’s reputation. The paper aims to discuss this issue.
Design/methodology/approach –Texas A&M University is developing workflows and programmatic
support for graduate students as they navigate a labyrinth of tools, such as ORCID iD, to establish and
manage their identity and reputation.
Findings –This paper discusses the evolution of a collaboration between the Texas A&M University
Libraries (A&M UL) and the Office of Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Veterinary Medicine &
Biomedical Sciences to educate graduate-level students about scholarly identity and reputation.
Originality/value –The collaboration between the Texas A&M UL and the Texas A&M College of
Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Studies evolved into an
intentional practice to assist emerging researchers as they navigate the labyrinth of standards and research
information systems to establish their scholarly identity.
Keywords Academic libraries, Graduate education, Scholarly impact metrics, ORCID iD,
Research information management (RIM) systems, Scholarly identity
Paper type Case study
Introduction
Today, scholars and their scholarship coexist in an online, globalized world of instant
information, traditional and alternative metrics, and social media. While adoption of digital
tools to strengthen researcher reputation may appear slow, data suggest the current
generation of early career researchers believe these systems will endure ( Jamali et al., 2016).
Such an environment provides the challenge and opportunity to develop scholarly identity
intentionally and thoughtfully (Mingers and Leydesdorff, 2015).
Higher education institutions and related constituencies are responding to the increasing
use of digital mechanisms to manage scholarly identities and reputations. ORCID’s
integration into publisher and funding agency workflow supports focusing on it for
establishing and maintaining scholarly identity.
Library Management
Vol. 39 No. 8/9, 2018
pp. 597-604
© Emerald PublishingLimited
0143-5124
DOI 10.1108/LM-10-2017-0104
Received 17 October 2017
Revised 5 April 2018
Accepted 13 April 2018
The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available on Emerald Insight at:
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Moberly would like to acknowledge assistance from Dr Heather L. Cameron, Veterinary Medical
Officer, US Army Veterinary Services, and Michael W. Bolton, Assistant Dean of Digital Initiatives,
Texas A&M University Libraries.
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Texas A&M
University
scholars
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