Conducting Original Research for Your Library - Paperback
by Caitlin Gerrity (Author), Scott Lanning (Author)
A concise manual for professionals in the field, this book helps librarians master the skills to conduct, interpret, and analyze their own original research.
Many working librarians discover that original research would help them advocate for their libraries, but some graduate programs teach only limited research skills. Designed for all librarians, this book is a practical guide to engaging with the research process, from identifying a problem to sharing findings with others. Authors Caitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning have packed this introductory guide and reference book with short, to-the-point information that librarians will refer to often at all stages of a research project. From research ethics to statistical significance and everything in between, this primer is the point-of-need resource for librarians in public, academic, and school libraries who wish to use original research to support the profession.Caitlin Gerrity is associate professor in the department of library and information science at Southern Utah University, USA.
Scott Lanning is professor in the department of library and information science at Southern Utah University, USA.Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
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