Conducting Original Research for Your Library

AvCaitlin Gerrity,Scott Lanning

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

A concise manual for professionals in the field, this book helps librarians master the skills to conduct, interpret, and analyze their own original research.Many working librarians discover that original research would help them advocate for their libraries, but some graduate programs teach only limited research skills. Designed for all librarians, this book is a practical guide to engaging with the research process, from identifying a problem to sharing findings with others. Authors Caitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning have packed this introductory guide and reference book with short, to-the-point information that librarians will refer to often at all stages of a research project. From research ethics to statistical significance and everything in between, this primer is the point-of-need resource for librarians in public, academic, and school libraries who wish to use original research to support the profession.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-02-22
Mått:154 x 234 x 12 mm
Vikt:254 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited
Antal sidor:160
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781440880216

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Referensverk och tvärvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Caitlin Gerrity is associate professor in the department of library and information science at Southern Utah University, USA.Scott Lanning is professor in the department of library and information science at Southern Utah University, USA.

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The title concludes on an introspective note, nudging the reader to imagine an ultimate world in which the library is better for the knowledge, collaboration, and actions of professionals working toward a common goal and vision... A good starting point for librarians looking to further holistic literacy in their communities, as well as their own careers.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction: The Importance of Conducting Research2. Identifying a Research Problem and Finding Background Information3. Writing a Literature Review and Managing Your Information Sources4. Sharing Your Research with Others5. Research Methods6. Gathering Data7. Statistical Significance, Power and Effect Size8. Running and Interpreting Statistical Tests9. Putting It All TogetherIndex