Research Methods in Library and Information Science (Library and Information Science Text Series) - Softcover

Connaway, Lynn Silipigni; Radford, Marie L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1440834784 ISBN 13: 9781440834783

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2016

Synopsis

An essential resource for LIS master's and doctoral students, new LIS faculty, and academic librarians, this book provides expert guidance and practical examples based on current research about quantitative and qualitative research methods and design.

· Now in its sixth edition, the book provides new and updated content that is even more comprehensive than before and contains added sections featuring the voices of prominent LIS scholars, researchers, and editors

· "Voices of the Experts" text boxes provide researchers' advice on specific methods and identify what was most important or most valuable about using a particular method and software for analysis―e.g., NVivo, SurveyMonkey, and log capture

· Written by coauthors with extensive expertise in research design, securing grant funding, and using the latest technology and data analysis software

About this title

About the Author

Lynn Silipigni Connaway, PhD, is a senior research scientist at OCLC Research where she leads user studies and the digital visitors and residents project.

Marie L. Radford, PhD, MSLIS, is professor in the Department of Information and Library Studies and director of the PhD Program at the Rutgers School of Communication and Information, New Brunswick, NJ.

Review

"This book would surely benefit any researcher, experienced or new, who is doing or wants to do research in the field of LIS...I wish I had this helpful reference at the start of my PhD program." - The Library Quarterly

Edition details

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1440834784
• ISBN 13: 9781440834783
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 496