Supporting the Changing Research Practices of Scholars across Asian Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington

Abstract

This report presents the findings and recommendations of a study conducted at Indiana University-Bloomington during the summer of 2017. This local study was conducted in conjunction with other institutional-level studies across the US in order to better understand the changing research needs of scholars in Asian Studies, and was coordinated at the national level by Ithaka S+R. This study was carried out by Brian Winterman, Information Literacy and Assessment Librarian, and Karen Stoll Farrell, Librarian for South and Southeast Asian Studies, under the advisement of Andrew Asher, Assessment Librarian. This report introduces the scope of Asian Studies at Indiana University and describes the research methodology in more detail. Findings are presented under major themes: self-identification of scholars within Asian Studies, differences in international scholarship, finding and accessing materials, access tools and methods, and networking. The recommendations outline potential paths forward to better support the research of Asian Studies scholars. Finally, appendices list other institutional reports where available, and include IRB information and interview questions used in the study.