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      We have two research centres based wholly in the Information School (CPLIS and CILR), and we take leading roles in others from across the University.

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      The Centre for the Public Library and Information in Society

      CPLIS has been contributing to the field of public library and information research since 1996.

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      Research on Research Institute

      The Research on Research Institute (RORI) is an international consortium of funders, academics and technologists committed to transformative & translational RoR.

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      Centre for Information Literacy Research

      CILR's mission is to explore, illuminate and develop the field of information literacy through the conduct and stimulation of research and related activities.

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      The Sheffield Institute for International Development

      SIID is a flagship interdisciplinary research institute within the University of Sheffield working with hundreds of researchers in departments across the university.

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      Centre for Health Information Management

      CHIMR is a multi-disciplinary research centre, co-ordinated by the Information School, undertaking research in collaboration with health research departments and institutions.

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