Responding to Research Misconduct: A Primer for LIS Professionals. Issue 3 (3rd July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Herr, Melody
• Is Part Of: Science & technology libraries. Volume 38:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 272
• Page End: 287
• Publication Date: 2019-07-03
• Subjects: Research misconduct -- research data management -- library and information science -- research integrity; Science and technology libraries -- Periodicals; Wetenschappelijke bibliotheken; Natuurwetenschappen; Techniek; Sciences -- Bibliothèques -- Périodiques; Technologie -- Bibliothèques -- Périodiques; Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); 026.5
• DOI: 10.1080/0194262X.2019.1644268
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0194-262X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, and other forms of misconduct undermine the foundation of science – trust in the integrity of researchers and their reported results. As research team members, therefore, library and information science (LIS) professionals share responsibility for addressing research misconduct. Intended as a primer, this article defines misconduct, discusses it causes, and notes its consequences. The article then empowers LIS professionals with a set of strategies, escalating from gathering information, to engaging in conversation, to submitting formal allegations, to respond effectively when they suspect or detect misconduct.