Demystifying Publishing: A Librarian-Led Model for Research Dissemination at Innopharma Education

Abstract

Presented at the Academic & Special Libraries Conference, 24th March 2026, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin This presentation outlines a librarian-led model for research dissemination at Innopharma Education through the development of Innopharma Insights, an institutional journal created to showcase student and staff scholarship across pharmaceutical business, medical devices, food science, education, and digital transformation. The initiative addresses the common problem of “hidden” practice-based research by supporting mature and part-time learners to transform dissertations, capstone projects, and industry experience into publishable articles. It combines editorial collaboration across the institution with tailored support such as writing guides, dissertation-to-article resources, and one-to-one mentoring. The project has helped build confidence, improve academic writing skills, and widen access to publishing for non-traditional learners. It also demonstrates how libraries can play a strategic role in amplifying institutional research culture and converting assessment into public impact.