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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.

Read more about CILR

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Sheffield Metascience Network (MetaNet)

Sheffield Metascience Network (MetaNet) is a new initiative, which aims to facilitate networking, exchange and collaboration between University of Sheffield researchers and professional staff involved in, or supportive of, metascience and research on research.

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