Supporting the next generation of Texas A&M University scholars
ISSN: 0143-5124
Article publication date: 7 August 2018
Issue publication date: 25 October 2018
Abstract
Purpose
The speed of information transfer, discovery, and evaluation is accelerating the timeline for young researchers to establish their scholarly identity. A clear scholarly identity is an essential element in developing and maintaining a scholar’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.
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Acknowledgements
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.
Citation
Moberly, H.K., Lee, D.J., Kessler, M.D. and Carrigan, E.E. (2018), "Supporting the next generation of Texas A&M University scholars", Library Management, Vol. 39 No. 8/9, pp. 597-604. https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-10-2017-0104
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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