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Bridging Research and Library Practice

Author : Krystyna K. Matusiak
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110772604
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Bridging Research and Library Practice written by Krystyna K. Matusiak and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridging the gap between research and practice communities is more pertinent than ever because of the need for evidence in developing and evaluating library services and programs. The gap between research and library practice has been discussed in the library and information science (LIS) field for almost two decades. The issues range from limited transfer of ideas from research into practice to a lack of education in research methods for library practitioners. This book introduces new voices from international research and practice communities into the discussion and contributes to the debate about the research-practice divide. Education and continuing training in research methods from international perspectives are explored and the experiences of researcher-practitioners from several countries highlight the issues. The volume includes chapters from LIS educators, academic researchers, and researcher-practitioners from 18 countries. It features the voices of instructors who teach research methods in LIS programs and library practitioners who engage in research. The book is addressed to the global audience of LIS educators and practitioners, with the goal of deepening the understanding of LIS education and training in research methods through sharing case studies and approaches to teaching and conducting research in practice.

Research Methods for Librarians and Educators

Author : Ruth V. Small Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods for Librarians and Educators written by Ruth V. Small Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Research Methods in Library and Information Science

Author : Lynn Silipigni Connaway
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Library and Information Science written by Lynn Silipigni Connaway and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seventh edition of this frequently adopted textbook features new or expanded sections on social justice research, data analysis software, scholarly identity research, social networking, data science, and data visualization, among other topics. It continues to include discipline experts' voices. The revised seventh edition of this popular text provides instruction and guidance for professionals and students in library and information science who want to conduct research and publish findings, as well as for practicing professionals who want a broad overview of the current literature. Providing a broad introduction to research design, the authors include principles, data collection techniques, and analyses of quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as advantages and limitations of each method and updated bibliographies. Chapters cover the scientific method, sampling, validity, reliability, and ethical concerns along with quantitative and qualitative methods. LIS students and professionals will consult this text not only for instruction on conducting research but also for guidance in critically reading and evaluating research publications, proposals, and reports. As in the previous edition, discipline experts provide advice, tips, and strategies for completing research projects, dissertations, and theses; writing grants; overcoming writer's block; collaborating with colleagues; and working with outside consultants. Journal and book editors discuss how to publish and identify best practices and understudied topics, as well as what they look for in submissions.

Enhancing Library and Information Research Skills

Author : Lili Luo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 144084173X
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Enhancing Library and Information Research Skills written by Lili Luo and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain access to the latest and most savvy research techniques for academic librarians with this robust guidebook written by industry leaders involved in setting national standards for the Institute of Research Design for Librarianship. Staying on top of professional trends in academic library research can help turn any librarian into an expert researcher. This practitioner's guide arms librarians with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively conduct research to enhance professional practice and perform successful inquiries. It discusses current practices of academic librarians; details the process of successfully planning, implementing, and publishing a study; and provides professional and personal development to improve research competency. Written by professionals at the upper echelon of their field, Enhancing Library and Information Research Skills comprises seven chapters that break down the research process and focus on individual steps in performing effective research. The book teaches academic librarians how to develop a research question based on a practical problem, determine the scope and objectives of a study, and select proper research design and methods. Readers will also understand how to identify resources to support the study, set a timeline for data collection and data analysis, write a dissertation, and identify the proper venue for publication/presentation.

Conference Proceedings of the International Association of School Librarianship

Author : International Association of School Librarianship. Conference
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Conference Proceedings of the International Association of School Librarianship written by International Association of School Librarianship. Conference and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Evidence-Based Librarianship

Author : Elizabeth Connor
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1780631081
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Evidence-Based Librarianship written by Elizabeth Connor and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features case studies and active learning exercises related to using evidence-based approaches in several types of academic libraries. Evidence-Based Librarianship is a vital reference to practicing librarians, library science students, and library science educators as it focuses on applying practice-based evidence gleaned from users, direct observation, and research. - Peer-reviewed case studies from leading academic librarians - Active learning exercises for on-the-job training and library science education related to evidence-based practice - Detailed bibliography

Being Evidence Based in Library and Information Practice

Author : Denise Koufogiannakis
Publisher : Facet Publishing
ISBN 13 : 178330071X
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book Being Evidence Based in Library and Information Practice written by Denise Koufogiannakis and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book builds a research-grounded, theoretical foundation for evidence based library and information practice and illustrates how librarians can incorporate the principles to make more informed decisions in the workplace. The book takes an open and encompassing approach to exploring evidence based library and information practice (EBLIP) and the ways it can improve the practice of librarianship. Bringing together recent theory, research, and case studies, the book provides librarians with a new reference point for how they can use and create evidence within their practice, in order to better meet the needs of their communities. Being Evidence Based in Library and Information Practice is divided into two parts; in the first part the editors explore the background to EBLIP and put forward a new model for its application in the workplace which encompasses 5 elements: Articulate, Assemble, Assess, Agree, Adapt. In the second part, contributors from academic, public, health, school and special libraries from around the world provide an overview of EBLIP developments in their sector and offer examples of successful implementation. Being Evidence Based in Library and Information Practice will be essential reading for library and information professionals from all sectors who want to make more informed decisions and better meet the needs of their users. The book will also be of interest to students of library and information studies and researchers.

Official Gazette

Author : Philippines
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Official Gazette written by Philippines and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Providing Effective Library Services for Research

Author : Jo Webb
Publisher : Facet Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1856045897
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Providing Effective Library Services for Research written by Jo Webb and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researchers rely on libraries to provide the information they need; equally, supporting research is a fundamental reason for libraries' existence. This book explores the crucial relationship between libraries and researchers, focusing on developing and managing effective library services to support research, and includes the authentic voices of researchers surveyed. This book will inform and advise all those who work with researchers in libraries, combining practical advice with an exploration of fundamental issues relating to the relationship between research and libraries. It is essential reading for all who work in academic and research libraries, and will be of particular value to newly qualified and practising liaison and research support librarians.

A History of Medical Libraries and Medical Librarianship

Author : Michael R. Kronenfeld
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538118823
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book A History of Medical Libraries and Medical Librarianship written by Michael R. Kronenfeld and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-02-11 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of Medical Libraries and Librarianship in the United States: From John Shaw Billingsto the Digital Era presents a history of the profession from the beginnings of the Army Surgeon General’s Library in 1836 to today’s era of the digital health sciences library. The purpose of this book is not only to make this history available to the profession’s practitioners, but also to provide context as medical librarians and libraries enter a new age in their history as the digital information environment has undercut the medical library’s previous role as the depository of the print based KBI/information base. The book divides the profession’s history is divided into seven eras: 1. The Era of the Library of the Office of the Army Surgeon General and John Shaw Billings – 1836 – 1898 2. The Era of the Gentleman Physician Librarian – 1898 to 1945 3. The Era of the Development of the Clinical Research Infrastructure (NIH), the Rapid Expansion in Funded and Published Clinical Research and the Emergence of Medical Librarianship as a Profession – 1945 – 1962 4. The Era of the Development of the National Library of Medicine, Online digital Subject Searching (Medline) and the Creation of the National Health Science Library Infrastructure– 1962 – 1975 5. The Medline Era – A Golden Age for Medical Libraries – 1975 – 1995 6. The Era of Universal Access to Information and the Transition from Paper to Digitally Based Medical Libraries – 1995 – 2015 7. The Era of the Digital Health Sciences Library – 2015 – Each era is reviewed through discussing the developments in the field and the factors which drove those developments. The book will provide current and future medical librarians and information specialists an understanding of the development of their profession and some insights into its future.

The Education and Training of Health Sciences Librarians

Author : National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Planning Panel on the Education and Training of Health Sciences Librarians
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Education and Training of Health Sciences Librarians written by National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Planning Panel on the Education and Training of Health Sciences Librarians and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Measuring Library Performance

Author : Peter Brophy
Publisher : Facet Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1856045935
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Measuring Library Performance written by Peter Brophy and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measuring the performance of a library's services is one of the most crucial parts of providing a good service. This important book is the first to provide an accessible account of current thinking on the evaluation of library services, both traditional and - importantly - electronic library services. Illustrated throughout with a range of international examples across different types of libraries, this book will become the standard work on performance measurement. The book is structured to focus first of all on the intended user of the services (outcome and impact perspectives), then to look at the management of the service (output and process issues), then at evaluating the building blocks of services (input issues) and finally to draw together these strands by examining some of the broader frameworks for evaluation which have emerged. The book ends with an extensive Appendix with a description of key methodologies and suitable references. Each chapter includes suggestions for further reading as well as key references. The key areas addressed include: user satisfaction impact on users economic impact inputs evaluating processes counting the outputs acquiring content staff evaluating infrastructure benchmarking and balanced scorecard standards based approaches. Readership: The emphasis on principles and techniques in the book means that it is perfect reading for busy practitioners but it is also eminently suitable for students and researchers trying to get to grips with this tricky area.

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences

Author : John D. McDonald
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000031543
Total Pages : 5538 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences written by John D. McDonald and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 5538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven print volumes or online. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entires and 60 revised entries, continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record, with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance.

Informed Systems

Author : Mary M. Somerville
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
ISBN 13 : 008100222X
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Informed Systems written by Mary M. Somerville and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By fostering principles of systems thinking and informed learning though an inclusive, participatory design process that advances information exchange, reflective dialogue, and knowledge creation, the Informed Systems Approach promotes conceptual change in workplace organizations. Informed Systems explores theory-based participatory action research and provides examples of agile process models for activating sustainable design, dialogue, and reflection processes in today’s organizations. This book also examines forward thinking frameworks for academic libraries, and how they can be used in the context of dynamically changing scholarly communications. Chapters further the expression of collaborative information practices that enrich information experiences by simultaneously advancing both situated domain knowledge and transferable learning capacity. Design (and redesign) activities well integrated into the workplace culture are expressed through sustainable processes and practices that produce rich information experiences. Informed learning both promotes and sustains continuous learning, including collective reflection on information sources, collaborative practices, and systems functionalities. In these ways, transferable topical understandings and information resiliency manifest action oriented intention to ensure improvements of real world situations. Transferable critique of the leadership issues facing contemporary library organizations across the globe Agile process models for activating sustainable design, dialogue, and reflection processes in today’s organizations Theory-based participatory action research illustrations of the efficacy of systems thinking interventions Forward thinking frameworks for academic libraries in dynamically changing scholarly communications contexts Proven organizational transformation strategies, building upon theoretical concepts, for nimble responsiveness

Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Research and Practice

Author : Yu, Holly
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1599048922
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Research and Practice written by Yu, Holly and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pronounced move from print subscriptions to electronic resources in all types of libraries has fundamentally impacted the library and its users. With the influx of resources such as e-journals; e-books; index, abstract, and/or full-text databases; aggregated databases; and others, the shift to electronic resources is rapidly changing library operational and organizational procedures. Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Research and Practice provides comprehensive coverage of the issues, methods, theories, and challenges connected with the provision of electronic resources in libraries, with emphasis on strategic planning, operational guidelines, and practices. This book primarily focuses on management practices of the life-cycle of commercially acquired electronic resources from selection and ordering to cataloging, Web presentation, user support, usage evaluation, and more.

The Faithful Librarian

Author : Garrett B. Trott
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476637571
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The Faithful Librarian written by Garrett B. Trott and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-09-06 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do Christianity and librarianship have in common? Netherlands Prime Minister and theologian Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was among the first in the modern era to attempt to rejoin the dichotomy of sacred vs. secular study when he said, "no single piece of our mental world is to be hermetically sealed off from the rest." Over the years a number of publications have followed Kuyper's lead yet little has been written on the subject since Greg A. Smith's notable Christian Librarianship (2002). Building on Smith's work, this volume seeks to bridge the sacred/secular divide with an exploration of how Christianity and the gospel are manifested through the profession of librarianship.

Library and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues

Author : Tella, A.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1613503369
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book Library and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues written by Tella, A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of library and information science is experiencing significant and continued transformation as a result of advancements in digital technology. Adapting to new technologies is crucial for librarians and other information professionals, but there exists a particularly acute gap in technology adoption among developing countries. Library and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues explores the relationship between global technology development and the impact of new technologies on library practice, library education, and information science. Book chapters and case studies in this work provide insight to and support for practitioners and executives concerned with the management of knowledge, information, and organizational development in different types of work environments and learning communities.