"A concise manual for professionals in the field, this book helps librarians master the skills to conduct, interpret, and analyze their own original research"--
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.
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The title concludes on an introspective note, nudging the reader to imagine an ultimate world in which the library is better for the knowledge, collaboration, and actions of professionals working toward a common goal and vision... A good starting point for librarians looking to further holistic literacy in their communities, as well as their own careers. * School Library Journal * Gerrity and Lanning explain the core concepts clearly, avoiding technical language. This book will probably find its greatest benefit as a textbook for pre-service librarians. * Booklist *
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A concise manual for professionals in the field, this book helps librarians master the skills to conduct, interpret, and analyze their own original research.
1. Introduction: The Importance of Conducting Research
2. Identifying a Research Problem and Finding Background Information
3. Writing a Literature Review and Managing Your Information Sources
4. Sharing Your Research with Others
5. Research Methods
6. Gathering Data
7. Statistical Significance, Power and Effect Size
8. Running and Interpreting Statistical Tests
9. Putting It All Together
Index
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.
