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December 4, 2024

Library Research News: December 2024 Edition

In this issue:

NTROs Impact Guide

A new resource to support researchers in measuring the impact of their NTROs (Non-Traditional Research Outputs) is now available. The NTROs Impact Guide was published last month and is an important addition to the Research Metrics Toolkit.

The NTROs Impact Guide was developed by the library’s Bibliometrics and Reporting Librarian and a team of Scholarly Services Librarians. It provides methods for those working with NTROs to record and demonstrate the impact of their research, beyond traditional academic metrics.

The NTROs Impact Guide offers a range of tools, including:

NTROs refer to research outputs that are not published in conventional academic formats (books, journal articles or conference papers). NTROs are produced across a range of disciplines and may include items such as infographics, podcasts, live performances, exhibitions, events, software and research reports. Disseminating research in alternative formats allows researchers to maximise the reach and impact of their work, providing the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of audiences.

We hope you enjoy exploring the guide and find it a useful resource. If you have any comments or feedback, please contact your Scholarly Services Librarian.

Explore the First Nations Hub

Deakin Library is excited to announce that the First Nations Hub launched on Wednesday, 13 November.

The First Nations Hub pulls together key information about Indigenous knowledges for studies, teaching and research. From properly citing Indigenous knowledges and authorship in your research, to understanding principles of ethical engagement with Indigenous data, the First Nations Hub offers useful and practical guidance for students and graduate researchers.

The First Nations Hub is the outcome of more than a year of work by Deakin Library’s Indigenous Programs and Experience Design teams, in consultation with the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Innovation. The Hub aligns with the Deakin Indigenous Strategy 2023-2028 through its support of embedding Indigenous knowledges and perspectives in the curriculum, as well as providing respectful research strategies and cultural intelligence building.

While much of the information on the First Nations Hub will be valuable to new and emerging research students, the Indigenous Research Methodologies will be a top resource we recommend you bookmark. For more established researchers, you are always encouraged to request an Indigenous presentation for your research group, which will allow our Indigenous Programs team to suggest resources and materials specific to your area of focus.

EndNote for Deakin Mac and Windows machines: self-updates now available

Users of both Deakin Mac and Windows machines can now apply minor EndNote updates (e.g. version 21.1 to 21.2) to their own computers as soon as the update is available. There is no longer a need to place a request via Digital Solutions. Please note that full EndNote updates (eg. version 21 to version 22) will still have a co-ordinated rollout via Digital Solutions.

Help with EndNote:

Open Journals at Deakin website gets a refresh

The library is pleased to announce that Open Journals at Deakin has a new landing page. Open Journals at Deakin is the new home of Deakin-hosted open access journals, with a clean layout and updated styling.

The library currently hosts and supports six active open access titles and legacy publications. These community-controlled open access journals showcase a commitment to innovation, community engagement and global impact. Also referred to as diamond open access, community-controlled journals are free for both authors and readers, ensuring knowledge is accessible to all.

The Humanitarian Leader/Leader Humanitaire celebrates 50 editions

Congratulations to Deakin-hosted open access journal, The Humanitarian Leader/Leader Humanitaire, which published its 50th edition in October. The new issue continues the journal’s tradition of challenging the status quo in humanitarian work. Titled ‘Where is the leadership? Where is the imagination? Confronting a humanitarian system in crisis and resistant to change’, the paper by Dr Balwant Singh reflects upon the state of the humanitarian system over the five years since the first Humanitarian Leader paper was published in 2019 – Vale the Humanitarian Principles – by Professor Matthew Clarke and Brett W. Parris.

To celebrate the 50th edition milestone, Professor Clarke has also written a blog reflecting on the evolution of The Humanitarian Leader/Leader Humanitaire, and the important place in the humanitarian ecosystem it has created for its authors and readers alike.

The Humanitarian Leader/Leader Humanitaire is unique for its emphasis on contributions from practitioners who are active in the field. The journal also actively seeks submissions from around the world, ensuring that voices from regions most affected by humanitarian crises are heard, adding authenticity and depth to its content. Since the first issue was published in 2019, this approach has ensured that the journal remains grounded in real-world experience and practical insight.

Published by the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership and hosted on the Open Journals at Deakin platform, The Humanitarian Leader/Leader Humanitaire serves as a bilingual, independent forum for humanitarian professionals, researchers, activists and volunteers to share ideas and perspectives.

View the full collection of Deakin hosted open access journals

Footprints upgrade now planned for early 2025

Footprints, Deakin’s tool for Research Data Management Plans (RDMPs) and dataset records, is undergoing a significant upgrade. We’re transitioning to Version 3 of the ReDBox platform, which will bring several improvements to user experience, functionality and workflow integration. Alongside these changes, Footprints will get a new name: Research Data Planner.

Originally slated for release this October, the upgrade has encountered some unforeseen delays, and we are now targeting a release in February 2025. The additional time will ensure a smoother transition and an enhanced experience for all users. Stay tuned for further updates on the release schedule, along with webinars and resources to help you make the most of Research Data Planner once it’s live!

Hot Tip: Interlibrary loan service

Do you need access to specialised items for your research that are not held in Deakin Library’s collection? Try our Interlibrary loan service.

You can request copies of articles, book chapters or documents we don’t have, a digital copy of an article only available in a print journal or a digital copy of a thesis from another university. Students and staff based in Australia can also request to loan physical books held by other libraries or suppliers. To make a request, complete the Interlibrary loan request form. We’ll contact you as soon as possible to let you know if we can source the item you need.

Event roundup

The library has one upcoming session in December, aimed at Deakin staff who would like to learn more about the Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Program.

The library’s HDR workshops have concluded for 2024. However, you can view workshop topics, request a workshop or view recordings of previous workshops on the library’s new HDR workshops page.

Additional professional development for researchers is also available via Deakin eResearch: training and events.

Details for all upcoming library events will be made available on the Library What’s On page.

Library Research News returns in February 2025

This is the final issue of Library Research News for 2024. Since our May launch, we have been delighted by the wonderful positive feedback received from the research community, resulting in more than 2000 views of Library Research News content. Thank you for your support!

We’re excited to continue sharing Library Research News with you in 2025. We’ll continue sharing occasional updates in the Library Research News channel through December and January, with the next monthly issue returning in early February. Wishing everyone a restful and rejuvenating break!
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