Basic Research Methods for Librarians, 3rd Edition (Information Management, Policy, and Services) - Softcover

Powell, Ronald R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1567503381 ISBN 13: 9781567503388

Publisher: Praeger Publishers Inc, 1997

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"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."-The Australian Library Journal ?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.?-The Australian Library Journal ?Basic Research Methods for Librarians is well organized and thorough in discussing the many types and aspects of research....[a] solid book on library research.?-Journal of the American Society for Information Science "Basic Research Methods for Librarians is well organized and thorough in discussing the many types and aspects of research....[a] solid book on library research."-Journal of the American Society for Information Science

Synopsis

This textbook seeks to provide essential guidance for librarians, who need to be able to read and evaluate research reports critically and assist others with their research. The book almost exclusively considers basic research methods, as opposed to applied research methods. The perspective is that library-related research should be as sound as any scientific research, and basic concepts are presented accordingly. A second viewpoint is that the conceptual development of a study is as crucial to its success as are the specific techniques employed in its conduct.

Edition details

• Publisher: Praeger Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1567503381
• ISBN 13: 9781567503388
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 281