Marking its first appointment, the Coalition will facilitate co-ordinated and strategic approach to Library and Information Science (LIS) Research across the UK. It was founded by the British Library, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC), the Museums Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) and the Research Information Network (RIN).

It aims to bring together information about LIS research opportunities and results; encourage dialogue between research funders; promote LIS practitioner research and the translation of research outcomes into practice; articulate a strategic approach to LIS research; and promote the development of research capacity in LIS. The Coalition will provide a formal structure to improve access to LIS research, and maximise its relevance and impact.

Hall said:

Information professionals, News
Coalition member bodies, fellow, information industry conference, LIS Research, Online Information, research and teaching