Research Methods in Librarianship: Techniques and Interpretation (Library and Information Science) - Hardcover

Busha, Charles H.; Harter, Stephen P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0121475506 ISBN 13: 9780121475505

Publisher: Academic Press, 1980

Synopsis

This book is an introductory account of the rationale and methods for research in library and information science. Our goal is to provide practical and theoretical insights, as well as to discuss technical skills needed to plan research projects and to collect and analyze research data effectively. The work is directed toward several audiences and is designed to be used in various ways.

Key Features
* A textbook treating scientific methods of investigation to be used by beginning students in the field of librarianship.
* A supplementary sourcebook in advanced library science courses
* A handbook for practicing professionals or other consumers of research who need a manual for the conduct of their independent investigations or a guide to the evaluation of completed research pertaining to all types of libraries.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0121475506
• ISBN 13: 9780121475505
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 417