Basic research methods for librarians / Ronald R. Powell and Lynn Silipigni Connaway.
| Author/creator | Powell, Ronald R. |
| Other author | Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2004. |
| Description | x, 347 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Library and information science text series Library and information science text series. ^A392362 |
| 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 -- Writing the research report -- Domain assumptions of research / Jack D. Glazier -- How to get published in LIS journals: a practical guide / Daria De Cooman. |
| Abstract | Most library post-graduate programs teach research methods using generic research methods textbooks. However, this ground-breaking textbook covers the basic research methodologies likely to be used by librarians with an orientation to library issues. It also includes basic instructions on writing the research proposal and the research report. |
| Local note | Little-359341--3051310649964 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2004048772 |
| ISBN | 1591581036 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781591581031 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1591581125 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781591581123 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | Z669.7 .P68 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |