Research support activities of library, university of Moratuwa : bringing to a next level via research commons

Abstract

Research Commons is dedicated library space for researchers. Research Commons in libraries are important to develop research culture in the university environment [1]. In order to review and enhance the current status of research support activities of the Library, University of Moratuwa (UoM) a, a survey was carried out among all academic staff members and postgraduate students at the UoM. The survey aimed to investigate the usage and importance of current research support services and find out the importance of some proposed research support services. As the research instrument, a questionnaire was developed after conducting a pilot study among eminent researchers and focus group interviews with library academics. Current library services as well as new library services were ranked using average weighted scores [2]. Average weighted score was calculated to determine overall order of preference as shown below. Largest weight was given for most preferred choice.