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Spotlight White Papers

Support researchers are asking for

Researchers increasingly acknowledge the importance of taking part in continuing professional development. They face challenges and require support throughout the research process and throughout their careers. Explore the analysis into researcher training and development needs with these key insights and takeaways.

Academic Libraries and Leadership Skills

Explore the theoretical and practical leadership guidance in implementing the changes necessary for successful digital transformation, covering: Challenges, Perceptions of the Library, Traits of a good leader through change, Leadership theories, Preparing Librarians for leadership, and Available resources and training.

A Changing Landscape in Collaboration

This white paper brings together insights from five experts within Springer Nature into how the landscape of research collaboration has transformed in recent years, and the ways in which institutions have been developing their practices to both drive and adapt to these changes.