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This textbook is for librarians and educators tasked with conducting research in their libraries for a variety of reasons--including demonstrating value, improving their library, or justifying changes. 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. Explains the complex topic of research methodology and statistics in simple, straightforward language Provides examples that help clarify key concepts and points and answer potential questions Supplies guidance with practical applications, allowing readers to see how research methods may be applied to specific situations

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Format: Paperback
ASIN: 1440849625
Category: Books > Subjects > Reference > Library & Information Sciences
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 19 April 2018
Listed Since: 15 February 2017

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