1. The Researcher Experience Study Understanding our Researchers at the University of Manchester Amar Nazir Academic Engagement Librarian The University of Manchester Librarian

7. KEY FINDINGS

8. 1. RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT Unsuitable working space Not enough peace and quiet! Needs to be balance between quiet study space and space for interaction

9. 2. USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES Challenge of keeping up to date Varied use of social media Wide range of resources Organised access to less traditional resources can be difficult

10. 3. CREATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES Commonly known research outputs are at tip of the iceberg Very little use of informal publication methods

11. 4. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Widespread use of reference management software Difference in confidence between established and new researchers

12. 5. PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION Pressure to publish Very little interest in citation score General awareness of Open Access However, OA not a priority

13. The Researcher Experience Study Understanding our Researchers at the University of Manchester Amar Nazir Academic Engagement Librarian The University of Manchester Librarian