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Addressed to practicing librarians and other information professionals, as well as master's and doctoral students in LIS programs, Basic Research Methods for Librarians, Fifth Edition specifically covers the research methodologies likely to be used by librarians, providing guidance on designing and conducting research and publishing research results.Like its predecessors, this fifth edition is exceptionally comprehensive. Content has been thoroughly updated and sections have been added on social networking and other webbased research methods and techniques. The book emphasizes quantitative research, including survey and experimental studies. It also gives attention to qualitative research, including historical research. A chapter is devoted to the statistical analysis of research results. Evaluation, writing, and publishing of research reports are considered as well. Coauthored by distinguished researchers in library and information science, the book also includes contributions from experts on qualitative research, domain assumptions of research, and sampling.
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- Q: What topics are covered in Basic Research Methods for Librarians? A: The book covers various research methodologies relevant to librarians, including quantitative and qualitative research, survey and experimental studies, historical research, and statistical analysis of research results.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this book? A: This book is designed for practicing librarians, information professionals, and master's and doctoral students in Library and Information Science (LIS) programs.
- Q: What is the publication date of the fifth edition? A: The fifth edition of Basic Research Methods for Librarians was published on September 17, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in research methods? A: Yes, the book provides comprehensive coverage of research methods, making it suitable for both beginners and those with more experience in research.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book available for purchase? A: The used book is in good condition, indicating it has been well-maintained with minimal wear.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: Basic Research Methods for Librarians has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is coauthored by Lynn Silipigni Connaway and includes contributions from other distinguished researchers in library and information science.
- Q: Are there any new sections in the fifth edition? A: Yes, the fifth edition includes updated content and new sections on social networking and web-based research methods.
- Q: Does the book provide guidance on publishing research results? A: Yes, it includes information on writing and publishing research reports, which is crucial for librarians conducting research.