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Ellen Dubinsky

As the Digital Services Librarian at Bridgewater State University, Ellen collaborates with faculty, students and staff to design, develop, and deploy the Library’s digital publishing initiatives and digitization projects.

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Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA, 2010

Main Results: The authors discovered a number of indicators that can be documented for assessment... more Main Results: The authors discovered a number of indicators that can be documented for assessment of research impact, as well as resources to locate evidence of impact. As a result of the project, the authors developed a model for assessment of research impact, the Becker Medical Library Model for Assessment of Research.

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to examine current institutional repository (IR) conte... more INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to examine current institutional repository (IR) content in order to assess
the growth and breadth of content as it reflects faculty participation, and to identify successful strategies for increasing
that participation. Previous studies have shown that faculty-initiated submissions to IRs, no matter the platform, are
uncommon. Repository managers employ a variety of methods to solicit and facilitate faculty participation, including
a variety of print marketing tools, presentations, and one-on-one consultations. METHODS This mixed method study
examined faculty content in IRs through both a quantitative analysis of repository content and growth rate and a
qualitative survey of repository administrators. Repositories using the Digital Commons repository platform, hosted by
Berkeley Electronic Press, were examined in the fall and winter of 2013-2014 to assess the disciplinary scope of faculty
content (n=107) and to measure the growth rate of IR content (n=203). Repository administrators at 205 institutions
were surveyed to investigate what methods they used to facilitate faculty participation and their perceptions about
the effectiveness of these methods. RESULTS Mean and median growth rates of IRs have increased since measured in
2007, with variance depending upon size and type of academic institution and age of the IR. Disciplinary content in
IRs is unevenly distributed, with the Sciences predominantly represented. IR administrators remain actively involved
in the submission process and in the promotion of their IRs. Personal contact with individuals or groups of faculty is
the most used and successful interaction method. CONCLUSION Though IR growth rate has increased, the growth is
not consistent across all IRs and does not yet pose a challenge to traditional models of scholarly publication. The rising
amount of faculty content in IRs indicates faculty are increasingly willing to participate in the IR movement. However,
faculty involvement may be more passive than active.

Journal of The Medical Library Association, 2010

Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 2009

Recent advancements in translational medicine have created an urgent need for solutions that supp... more Recent advancements in translational medicine have created an urgent need for solutions that support information dissemination and facilitate a fluid exchange of data from the research laboratory to the clinical environment and on to the broader community. Medical libraries can help meet this need by incorporating emerging Web-based technologies in support of educational, research, and patient care objectives. Web 2.0 resources facilitate creativity, collaboration, and sharing among users. Integration of Web 2.0 resources allows scientists, students, and medical professionals to efficiently organize and manage the information and resources that are critical in today&amp;#39;s quickly changing biomedical research environment.