Powell, Ronald R.

Basic research methods for librarians / Ronald R. Powell and Lynn Silipigni Connaway. - 4th ed. - Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2004. - x, 347 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Library and information science text series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Research and librarianship -- Developing the research study -- Selecting the research method -- Survey research and sampling -- Data collection techniques -- Experimental research -- Qualitative research methods -- Historical research -- Analysis of data -- Writing the research proposal -- Writing the research report -- Domain assumptions of research / Jack D. Glazier -- How to get published in LIS journals: a practical guide / Daria De Cooman

Most library post-graduate programs teach research methods using generic research methods textbooks. However, this ground-breaking textbook covers the basic research methodologies likely to be used by librarians with an orientation to library issues. It also includes basic instructions on writing the research proposal and the research report.

1591581036 (alk. paper) 1591581125 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Library science--Research--Methodology.
Ciencia bibliotecológica.
Primera Jornada de Catalogación.
Investigación--Metodología.

Z 669.7 / P882b 2004

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