Strategic Value Creation through Research Performance Management

As the importance of strengthening research capabilities grows in medical institutions, research performance management has become a core task for achieving strategic goals. This editorial explores the practical scope of these services in medical libraries, focusing on four strategic areas. These categories can be organized into Infrastructure and Data Management, Strategic Utilization of Research Performance, Fostering an Environment for Research Activation, and External Evaluation Support. By evolving into "Data Curators," medical librarians can directly contribute to institutional competitiveness. Advancing these functions is not merely an expansion of duties but a vital survival strategy for securing professional relevance in a changing healthcare environment. [J Korean Med Libr Assoc 2025;52(1):1-4]