Promoting translational research within the global library and information community: access to research dissemination, promotion of timely issues, and professional development through IFLA Journal

• Main Author: Steve Witt
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chinese American Librarians Association 2018-12-01
• Series: International Journal of Librarianship (IJoL)
• Subjects: translational research; library science; publishing; professional development
• Online Access: https://journal.calaijol.org/index.php/ijol/article/view/95

Within the global Library and Information Science profession there is often a disconnect between research and practice.  IFLA Journal seeks to help bridge this gap through an editorial process and publishing mandate that encourages mixed methods approaches to research that engages librarians and their communities in the research and information dissemination process in order to translate research in a manner that helps to shape impactful professional practice and share outcomes with the wider profession.  This article describes ways in which to engage IFLA Journal and participate in some of its ongoing professional development activities.