Fallon, Helen and Murphy, Hugh and Dodd, Lorna and Morley Clarke, Fiona and McCauley, Cathal
(2019)
Practice and projects as a basis for
academic publishing: case study
from Maynooth University Library.
Insights, 32 (1).
ISSN 2048-7754
Abstract
Maynooth University (MU) Library has developed an organizational culture that promotes professional
development for all Library staff. This has led to significant Library-oriented publishing and presenting at
conferences nationally and internationally.
Focusing on the publishing aspect, this article contextualizes professional development – which is core to
publishing and presenting – at MU Library. After a brief literature review, it explores how library practice
can be the basis of professional and peer-reviewed articles and how academic writing is a relevant form of
continuing professional development (CPD) for library staff at all grades.
The case study reviews publications by MU Library staff over a five-year period (2013–2018). It identifies
the main types of publication, key publication outlets and the main topics covered.
It concludes with a reflection on a range of issues including the benefits and challenges of sustaining a
writing culture.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
Academic writing; academic publishing; staff development; writing; research; |
| Academic Unit: |
University Library |
| Item ID: |
11617 |
| Identification Number: |
https://doi.org/10.1629/uksg.481 |
| Depositing User: |
Helen Fallon
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| Date Deposited: |
04 Nov 2019 16:38 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Insights |
| Publisher: |
UKSG |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| URI: |
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| Use Licence: |
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