Purpose
This environmental scan for the Political Science Department collects data to help the librarian expand relationships with and provide better services for the faculty and their students
1. Data Collection
Review Department Website for:
- Faculty interests
- Curricula vitae
- Sponsored events
- Student Organizations
- Special programs
- Departmental announcements
- Discourse in Democracy series events
Interact with Faculty and Students - Examples include:
- Roving research - to see what research is being done by students and faculty
- Attend departmental meetings as requested (at least one per year)
- Surveys
- Interviews
- Attend departmental events (book signings, lectures....)
Other Resources
- Citation analysis for faculty publications
2. Trends
- Monitor major political science association blogs
- Keep abreast of trends through library and professional political science/legal studies/public administration resources.