Presenters

• Jason Clark, Head, Research Analytics Optimization, and Data services, Montana State University Library
• Nicole Motzer, Director, Office of Research Development, Montana State University
• Coltran Hophan-Nichols, Director of Systems and Research Computing, Montana State University
• Chatanika "Nika" Stoop, Assistant Director, Center for Faculty Excellence, Montana State University
• Anna Tuttle, Director, Undergraduate Scholars Program, Montana State University

Description

Libraries are increasingly engaged in partnerships with other units across campus in order to support institutional needs in research support. In many cases, this means the establishment of new operational structures that extend beyond internal library hierarchies and allow libraries–and their partners–to synergistically support institutional priorities.

In 2023, Montana State University established a new Research Alliance, comprised of units across campus that includes the Office of Research Development, Center for Faculty Excellence, Research Cyberinfrastructure, the Undergraduate Scholars Program, and the MSU Library, all now physically hosted in the library. Each unit retains its place and suite of services in the existing campus hierarchy, but the library is operationally positioned as the hub of research support for the institution. 

In this presentation, participants in the Research Alliance will provide a retrospective view of this partnership after one year, particularly reflecting on the challenges and benefits of this new operational arrangement. In particular, this effort has meant increased visibility to the library among campus stakeholders, helping to connect the library value proposition more closely with institutional priorities. 

This webinar will be relevant to anyone interested in research support, cross-campus collaboration, and adept communication of the library’s value proposition. 

All affiliates of OCLC Research Library Partnership organizations are invited to participate.