Download or read book Reader in Research Methods for Librarianship written by Mary Lee Bundy and published by Washington : Microcard Editions. This book was released on 1970 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reader in Research Methods for Librarianship written by Mary Lee Bundy and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1983-04 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors' concern is with the fundamental nature of intellectual inquiry and its societal contribution, with the modes of analysis, and with the habits of thought and expression which characterize scholarship and the scholar.
Download or read book Practical Research Methods for Librarians and Information Professionals written by Susan E. Beck and published by Neal Schuman Pub. This book was released on 2008-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step guidance for using traditional research methods to help improve, validate, and ultimately advance the day-to-day work and purpose of libraries.
Download or read book Reader in research methods for librarianship ed written by Mary Lee Bundy and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Basic Research Methods for Librarians written by Ronald R. Powell and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any library that does not have a copy of Basic Research Methods for Librarians ought to acquire this edition, and many library schools will want to put it on the list of required readings. It remains the best book on its subject.
Download or read book Readers in Research Methods Librarianship written by Paul Waserman and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Research Methods for Librarians and Educators written by Ruth V. Small Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using an innovative, real-world approach that makes the research problem and method relevant and valuable to the reader, this book provides a broad overview of research methods used in library and information studies and associated fields. Research remains a core purpose of every library. This book provides a text for LIS students and a practical handbook to librarians and other educators who need to conduct research in their libraries. In Research Methods for Librarians and Educators, contributors reinforce the essential nature of research and provide readers with the confidence that they can conduct research to find solutions to various problems and improve their libraries and library programs. The book details various research methodologies and uses a unique perspective on research that presents authentic scenarios to immediately make the research problem and method relevant and valuable to the reader. It covers topics ranging from various research methods, including Causal, Collaborative, Design-Based Research, Longitudinal, and Mixed Methods, as well as interview methods, learning assessment, literature review, and observation and survey methods. Each chapter includes questions intended to spark discussion and deeper reflection that make the book more useful in learning settings. The summary charts throughout provide a handy and easy reference for readers who want a quick refresher on the research method without rereading the entire chapter.
Download or read book Research Methods in Library and Information Science written by Lynn Silipigni Connaway and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential resource for LIS master's and doctoral students, new LIS faculty, and academic librarians, this book provides expert guidance and practical examples based on current research about quantitative and qualitative research methods and design. Conducting research and successfully publishing the findings is a goal of many professionals and students in library and information science (LIS). Using the best methodology maximizes the likelihood of a successful outcome. This outstanding book broadly covers the principles, data collection techniques, and analyses of quantitative and qualitative methods as well as the advantages and limitations of each method to research design. It addresses these research methods and design by discussing the scientific method, sampling techniques, validity, reliability, and ethical concerns along with additional topics such as experimental research design, ethnographic methods, and usability testing. The book presents comprehensive information in a logical, easy-to-follow format, covering topics such as research strategies for library and information science doctoral students; planning for research; defining the problem, forming a theory, and testing the theory; the scientific method of inquiry and data collection techniques; survey research methods and questionnaires; analyzing quantitative data; interview-based research; writing research proposals; and even time management skills. LIS students and professionals can consult the text for instruction on conducting research using this array of tools as well as for guidance in critically reading and evaluating research publications, proposals, and reports. The explanations and current research examples supplied by discipline experts offer advice and strategies for completing research projects, dissertations, and theses as well as for writing grants, overcoming writer's block, collaborating with colleagues, and working with outside consultants. The answer to nearly any question posed by novice researchers is provided in this book.
Download or read book Research Methods in Librarianship written by Herbert Goldhor and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Library Science Research Reader and Bibliographic Guide written by Charles H. Busha and published by Littleton, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1981 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bibliografia : p. 164-190.
Download or read book Research Methods in Librarianship written by Charles H. Busha and published by New York : Academic Press. This book was released on 1980 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science and librarianship; Methods of research; Descriptive statistics; Inferential statistics; Aids to research.
Download or read book Basic Research Methods for Librarians written by Ronald R. Powell and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1985 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any library that does not have a copy of Basic Research _ Methods for Librarians ought to acquire this edition, and many library schools will want to put it on the list of required readings. It remains the best book on its subject.
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Download or read book Research Methods in Library and Information Science written by Lynn Silipigni Connaway and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seventh edition of this frequently adopted textbook features new or expanded sections on social justice research, data analysis software, scholarly identity research, social networking, data science, and data visualization, among other topics. It continues to include discipline experts' voices. The revised seventh edition of this popular text provides instruction and guidance for professionals and students in library and information science who want to conduct research and publish findings, as well as for practicing professionals who want a broad overview of the current literature. Providing a broad introduction to research design, the authors include principles, data collection techniques, and analyses of quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as advantages and limitations of each method and updated bibliographies. Chapters cover the scientific method, sampling, validity, reliability, and ethical concerns along with quantitative and qualitative methods. LIS students and professionals will consult this text not only for instruction on conducting research but also for guidance in critically reading and evaluating research publications, proposals, and reports. As in the previous edition, discipline experts provide advice, tips, and strategies for completing research projects, dissertations, and theses; writing grants; overcoming writer's block; collaborating with colleagues; and working with outside consultants. Journal and book editors discuss how to publish and identify best practices and understudied topics, as well as what they look for in submissions.
Download or read book Library and Information Science Research in the 21st Century written by Ibironke Lawal and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of its kind, this book provides a theoretically informed research guide and draws attention to areas of potential research in Library and Information Science. It explores the nexus of theory and practice and offers suggestions for collaborative projects. The clear text, simple style and rich content make the book an invaluable resource for students, scholars and practicing librarians, as well as the general reader who may be interested in library and information science research. - Apart from providing basic research tools, it acquaints librarians with a theoretical compass for dealing with digital media - It pays particular attention to the electronic media - Addresses topics of current interests in the field, such as user-centered services
Download or read book Research Methods in Library and Information Science written by Roger Burnett and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research methods play a central role in scholarly endeavors in the field of library and information science (LIS). There is an ongoing requisite for more and better research in the arena of library and information science (LIS). Research by library and information science (LIS) practitioners is necessary to create new knowledge and thereby contribute to the growth of LIS as a profession or discipline. It is required to improve problem solving and decision making in the workplace, to make professional practitioners critical consumers of the research literature, and to better train librarians to provide optimal information services to researchers in other fields. Reading and conducting research can subsidize to career development for librarians, especially academic librarians on tenure track. It can also improve an individual's ability to think critically and analytically, improve staff morale, and enhance the library's status within its community. Research Methods in Library and Information Science is addressed to practicing librarians and other information professionals, along with master's and doctoral students in LIS programs. It has been designed to facilitate them to gain apposite understanding of research methods, practices and tools.
Download or read book Basic Research Methods for Librarians written by Lynn Silipigni Connaway and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thoroughly updated introduction covers the major issues involved in designing and conducting original research relevant to the fields of library and information science. Addressed to practicing librarians and other information professionals, as well as master's and doctoral students in LIS programs, Basic Research Methods for Librarians, Fifth Edition specifically covers the research methodologies likely to be used by librarians, providing guidance on designing and conducting research and publishing research results. Like its predecessors, this fifth edition is exceptionally comprehensive. Content has been thoroughly updated and sections have been added on social networking and other web-based research methods and techniques. The book emphasizes quantitative research, including survey and experimental studies. It also gives attention to qualitative research, including historical research. A chapter is devoted to the statistical analysis of research results. Evaluation, writing, and publishing of research reports are considered as well. Coauthored by distinguished researchers in library and information science, the book also includes contributions from experts on qualitative research, domain assumptions of research, and sampling. - Library and information science examples to explain research methodologies and techniques - Explanations and examples of sampling procedures - A table for determining sample sizes and a random number table - Notes at the end of each chapter, plus a list of more than 400 research-related references at the end of the book
