Research Support
Library Research Support availability during coronavirus shutdown
The Library Research Support team is working remotely and we are available for 1:1 consultations via phone or Skype. To arrange a consultation, please email lib-research-support@bristol.ac.uk.
Data publication in the data.bris Research Data Repository is operating as usual.
Training
The library Research Support Team supports research activity across the University. The team provide training across many different areas.
Open Access publishing
Open Access is free, unrestricted online access to research outputs. The Open Access team offers help and advice to University of Bristol researchers who need or want to publish their research by open access methods.
Research data management
Research data management involves the organisation and preservation of research data and is a core area of research integrity. The Research Data Service supports University of Bristol researchers in planning, creating, using and sharing research data.
SafePod
Get secure local access to sensitive datasets via the University's SafePod, located in the Medical Library.
Submission of theses to the library
The University of Bristol requires students to submit their thesis electronically. The option is also open to current members of staff who completed their thesis at the University of Bristol.
Copyright enquiries
The Research Support team handles enquiries relating to University of Bristol research. This might relate to journal articles, datasets or code produced by University of Bristol academics or students.
Digital humanities support
The Library Research Support team has extensive experience of partnering with academics to realise digital humanities projects. Our past work has included 3D digitisation, Virtual Reality design and 360 degree videography.
Researcher metrics
Use citation metrics (bibliometrics) and alternative metrics to benchmark your research performance, find collaborators, and decide where to publish. The Library Research Support team can help you select appropriate metrics, access analysis tools, and interpret metrics data.
Literature & systematic review
The Academic Engagement Team are experts in resources for their subjects and will be able to help you with a comprehensive review of the literature. They can provide advice and support on:
- Key databases to search
- Building a search strategy
- Using advanced search techniques
- Setting up search alerts
- Other sources including 'grey literature'
- Further reading and systematic review training courses.
The team can also assist with managing search results and provide training and support around reference management software. Please visit their EndNote and Mendeley support pages for more information.
Contact details for members of the Academic Engagement Team can be found here.
Contacts
Head of Research Support
Research support general enquiries
Email: lib-research-support@bristol.ac.uk
Open Access team
Email: open-access@bristol.ac.uk
Research Data Service
Email: data-bris@bristol.ac.uk
Copyright enquiries
Email: lib-copyright@bristol.ac.uk