Bibliograph

Basic research methods for librarians, Lynn Silipigni Connaway and Ronald R. Powell

Type

Label

Basic research methods for librarians, Lynn Silipigni Connaway and Ronald R. Powell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Basic research methods for librarians

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

699490360

Responsibility statement

Lynn Silipigni Connaway and Ronald R. Powell

Series statement

Library and information science text series

Summary

Fifty-nine percent of the respondents to a 2000 survey reported that their master's programs had not adequately prepared them to conduct research, something that has not changed much in the ensuing decade. Yet, many library and information services (LIS) practitioners are routinely called upon to conducted job-related research. Where can they turn for the guidance they need?

Table Of Contents

Research and librarianship -- Developing the research study -- Selecting the research method -- Survey research and sampling -- Data collection techniques -- Experimental research -- Qualitative research methods -- Historical research -- Analysis of data -- Writing the research proposal -- Presentation of the research report

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