Studying Practicing Researchers How research within scientific industry

Study on Search Effectiveness Goals UIUC Library • Understand how STEM researchers search for

Methodology Quantitative Qualitative Survey Observations • Informed Consent • Information seeking • Training •

Results: Easy Access Low barriers (e. g. , fewer login/passwords) Seamless search interfaces Linked

Results: User-Centered Training Content Structure Advanced skills On-demand at point of need Topic-focused rather

Applications for Academic Libraries Make access as easy and simple as possible Keep in

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Studying Practicing Researchers How research within scientific industry can impact and influence information literacy among students in STEM departments Jenny Emanuel Digital Services and Reference Librarian Reference, Research, and Scholarly Services Charlotte Roh Graduate Research Assistant

Study on Search Effectiveness Goals UIUC Library • Understand how STEM researchers search for information in industry • Understand researchers and research expectations • Understand how to prepare STEM students for industry careers Corporation • Understand how internal researchers search for information • Improve search interfaces and tools offered • Improve internal processes • Improve training 2

Methodology Quantitative Qualitative Survey Observations • Informed Consent • Information seeking • Training • Demographic information • Education information • Language information • Technology experience • Personal technology use • Follow up information • Research tools used • Strategies and habits Interviews • Reasons tools used • Likes/dislikes • Compared with nonwork tools and activity • Ideal scholarly resource • Additional thoughts 3

Results: Easy Access Low barriers (e. g. , fewer login/passwords) Seamless search interfaces Linked full text Fewer steps to download Searchable text 4

Results: User-Centered Training Content Structure Advanced skills On-demand at point of need Topic-focused rather than tool-focused Short and quick Case studies/Examples Hands on and interactive Keyword development Unstructured and partnered 5

Applications for Academic Libraries Make access as easy and simple as possible Keep in mind that users are intelligent and want to be engaged – make them partners in education Provide quick reference resources that target specific issues rather than long tutorials Recognize information is changing, create instruction to meet needs of industry Reach out to people within departments that can act as advocates, sounding boards, and embedded experts 6

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