Library and Information Science Research in the 21st Century: A Guide for Practicing Librarians and Students (Chandos Information Professional Series) - Softcover

Lawal, Ibironke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184334372X ISBN 13: 9781843343721

Publisher: Chandos Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The first of its kind, this book provides a theoretically informed research guide and draws attention to areas of potential research in Library and Information Science. It explores the nexus of theory and practice and offers suggestions for collaborative projects. The clear text, simple style and rich content make the book an invaluable resource for students, scholars and practicing librarians, as well as the general reader who may be interested in library and information science research.

• Apart from providing basic research tools, it acquaints librarians with a theoretical compass for dealing with digital media
• It pays particular attention to the electronic media
• Addresses topics of current interests in the field, such as user-centered services

About this title

About the Author

Ibironke Lawal is currently Associate Professor and Librarian for Engineering & Science at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. Her article Scholarly Communication: The use and non-use of E-print archives for the dissemination of scientific information, published in Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, Fall, 2002, Available at: http://www.istl.org/02-fall/article3.html won the ASEE-ELD Best Paper Award 2003.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chandos Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184334372X
• ISBN 13: 9781843343721
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 228