Research Methods in Library and Information Science by Lynn Silipigni Connaway (

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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.

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An essential resource for LIS master's and doctoral students, new LIS faculty, and academic librarians, this book provides expert guidance and practical examples based on current research about quantitative and qualitative research methods and design.Conducting research and successfully publishing the findings is a goal of many professionals and students in library and information science (LIS). Using the best methodology maximizes the likelihood of a successful outcome. This outstanding book broadly covers the principles, data collection techniques, and analyses of quantitative and qualitative methods as well as the advantages and limitations of each method to research design. It addresses these research methods and design by discussing the scientific method, sampling techniques, validity, reliability, and ethical concerns along with additional topics such as experimental research design, ethnographic methods, and usability testing.The book presents comprehensive information in a logical, easy-to-follow format, covering topics such as research strategies for library and information science doctoral students; planning for research; defining the problem, forming a theory, and testing the theory; the scientific method of inquiry and data collection techniques; survey research methods and questionnaires; analyzing quantitative data; interview-based research; writing research proposals; and even time management skills. LIS students and professionals can consult the text for instruction on conducting research using this array of tools as well as for guidance in critically reading and evaluating research publications, proposals, and reports.The explanations and current research examples supplied by discipline experts offer advice and strategies for completing research projects, dissertations, and theses as well as for writing grants, overcoming writer's block, collaborating with colleagues, and working with outside consultants. The answer to nearly any question posed by novice researchers is provided in this book.

Author Biography

Lynn Silipigni Connaway, PhD, is a senior research scientist at OCLC Research where she leads user studies and the digital visitors and residents project.Marie L. Radford, PhD, MSLIS, is professor in the Department of Information and Library Studies and director of the PhD Program at the Rutgers School of Communication and Information, New Brunswick, NJ.

Table of Contents

IllustrationsText BoxesPreface1—Research and LibrarianshipIntroductionDefinition of ResearchThe Assessment ImperativeScholarly CommunicationResearch Data Management and ReuseNew Modes for CollaborationTime ManagementOverview of Previous Library and Information Science ResearchCurrent Library and Information Science Research EnvironmentResearch Methods in Library and Information ScienceRecommendations for Future Research in Library and Information ScienceSummaryReferences2—Developing the Research StudyPlanning for Research: Getting StartedPhilosophical Underpinnings and AssumptionsParadigms That Shape Research DevelopmentA General Outline for ResearchLiterature Review of Related ResearchIdentification of the ProblemCharacteristics of a Problem Suitable for ResearchStatement of the ProblemIdentifying SubproblemsThe Role of Theory in the Design of ResearchDefinition of TheoryResearch DesignDifferences in Quantitative and Qualitative DesignMixed MethodsTesting or Applying the TheoryThe Pilot StudySummaryReferences3—Writing the Research ProposalOrganization and Content of a Typical ProposalTitle PageAbstractTable of ContentsIntroduction and Statement of the ProblemThe Literature Review of Related ResearchResearch DesignInstitutional ResourcesPersonnelBudgetAnticipated ResultsIndicators of SuccessDiversity PlanLimitations of the StudyBack MatterThe Dissertation Proposal: Further GuidanceCharacteristics of a Good ProposalFeatures That Detract from a ProposalObtaining Funding for Library and Information Science ResearchSummaryReferences4—Principles of Quantitative MethodsFormulating HypothesesDefinitions of HypothesisSources of HypothesesDeveloping the HypothesisVariablesConceptsDesirable Characteristics of HypothesesTesting the HypothesisValidity and ReliabilityValidity of Research DesignValidity in MeasurementLogical ValidityEmpirical ValidityConstruct ValidityReliability of Research DesignReliability in MeasurementScalesEthics of ResearchGeneral GuidelinesGuidelines for Library and Information Science ProfessionalsEthics for Research in the Digital EnvironmentResearch MisconductSummaryReferences5—Survey Research and the QuestionnaireSurvey ResearchMajor Differences between Survey Research and Other MethodsTypes of Survey ResearchExploratory Survey ResearchDescriptive Survey ResearchOther Types of Survey ResearchBasic Purposes of Descriptive Survey ResearchBasic Steps of Survey Research: An OverviewSurvey Research DesignsSurvey Research CostsThe QuestionnairePrequestionnaire PlanningAdvantages of the QuestionnaireDisadvantages of the QuestionnaireConstructing the QuestionnaireType of Question According to Information NeededType of Question According to FormScaled ResponsesQuestion Content and SelectionQuestion WordingSequencing of Questionnaire ItemsSources of ErrorPreparing the First DraftEvaluating the QuestionnaireThe PretestFinal EditingCover Email or Letter with Introductory InformationDistribution of the QuestionnaireSummaryReferences6—SamplingBasic Terms and ConceptsTypes of Sampling MethodsNonprobability SamplingProbability SamplingDetermining the Sample SizeUse of FormulasSampling ErrorOther Causes of Sampling ErrorNonsampling ErrorSummaryReferences7—Experimental ResearchCausalityThe Conditions for CausalityBases for Inferring Causal RelationshipsControlling the VariablesRandom AssignmentInternal ValidityThreats to Internal ValidityExternal ValidityThreats to External ValidityExperimental DesignsTrue Experimental DesignsTrue Experiments and Correlational StudiesQuasi-Experimental DesignsEx Post Facto DesignsInternet-Based ExperimentsSummaryReferences8—Analysis of Quantitative DataStatistical AnalysisData MiningLog AnalysisData ScienceMachine Learning and Artificial IntelligenceBibliometricsRole of StatisticsCautions in Using StatisticsSteps Involved in Statistical AnalysisThe Establishment of CategoriesCoding the DataAnalyzing the Data: Descriptive StatisticsAnalyzing the Data: Inferential StatisticsParametric StatisticsNonparametric StatisticsSelecting the Appropriate Statistical TestCautions in Testing the HypothesisStatistical Analysis SoftwareVisualization and Display of Quantitative DataSummaryReferences9—Principles of Qualitative MethodsIntroduction to Qualitative MethodsStrengths of a Qualitative ApproachRole of the ResearcherThe Underlying Assumptions of Naturalistic WorkEthical ConcernsInformed ConsentDeceptionConfidentiality and AnonymityData-Gathering TechniquesResearch DesignEstablishing GoalsDeveloping the Conceptual FrameworkDeveloping Research QuestionsResearch Questions for Focus Group and Individual Interviews in the Public Library ContextResearch Questions for Mixed-Methods Study with Focus Group and Individual Interviews in the Academic Library ContextResearch Questions for Focus Group and Individual Interviews in a High School ContextResearch Questions for a Mixed-Methods Grant Project Using Transcript Analysis, Individual Interviews, and Design Sessions in the Consortial Live Chat Virtual Reference ContextResearch Questions for a Mixed-Methods Study Using a Questionnaire and Individual Interviews Investigating Chat Virtual Reference in the Time of COVID-19Research Design in Online EnvironmentsNew Modes for Online Data CollectionSummaryReferences10—Analysis of Qualitative Data DataAnalysis Tools and MethodsStages in Data AnalysisPreparing and Processing Data for AnalysisComputer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS)Deciding Whether to Use Qualitative SoftwareStrategies for Data AnalysisGrounded TheoryContent AnalysisThe Constant Comparative Method and Coding DataTheme AnalysisCyber Synergy Grant, Online Survey Magic Wand Question: Example of Coding SchemeDiscourse AnalysisCritical ApproachesConversation AnalysisEnsuring Integrity and QualityPrimary Techniques for Ensuring Integrity and Avoiding Analytic BiasIntercoder Reliability and ValidityVisualization and Display of Qualitative DataConclusion: More to Learn on Data Analysis and CodingSummaryReferences11—Individual and Focus Group InterviewsConducting the Individual InterviewTelephone Individual InterviewsOnline/Virtual Individual InterviewsAdvantages of Individual InterviewsLimitations of the Individual InterviewFocus Group InterviewsOnline/Virtual Video-Based Focus GroupsAnalysis and Reporting of the Focus Group Interview DataAdvantages of Focus Group InterviewsLimitations of Focus Group InterviewsSummaryReferences12—Ethnographic Approaches to Qualitative ResearchEthnographic ResearchDigital EthnographyDiariesAdvantages of DiariesLimitations of DiariesMappingObservationAdvantages of Observational ResearchLimitations of Observational ResearchUnstructured ObservationStructured ObservationCase StudiesUser Experience and Usability TestingDesign Thinking and Participatory DesignAnalysis of Ethnographic DataAdvantages of Ethnographic ApproachesLimitations of Ethnographic ApproachesSummaryReferences13—Historical ResearchNature and Value of Historical ResearchChronologyImportance of Historical Research to LibrarianshipTypes of Historical ResearchSources of Historical InformationEvaluation of Historical SourcesExternal CriticismInternal CriticismBasic Steps of Historical ResearchThe Hypothesis in Historical ResearchCollecting the DataThe Presentation of FindingsLibrary HistoryBibliographical ResearchSystematic BibliographyDescriptive BibliographyProblems in Historical ResearchSummaryReferences14—Applied and Community-Based ResearchEvaluative Research and AssessmentAction ResearchInnovation ResearchEvidence-Based ResearchCommunity-Based and Participatory ResearchSocial Justice ResearchDecolonizing MethodologiesPolicy ResearchInternational and Comparative LibrarianshipDelphi StudySummaryReferences15—Presentation and Dissemination of the Research ProjectGeneral Objectives of the Research ReportGeneral Outline of the Research ReportThe Preliminaries/Front MatterThe TextThe Back MatterGuidelines for Organizing and Presenting the Research ReportOrganization of the ReportDissemination of the ResearchEvaluating the Research ReportSuggested Criteria for Judging a Research ReportPublishing Research ResultsCollaborationSummaryReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index

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This book would surely benefit any researcher, experienced or new, who is doing or wants to do research in the field of LIS. . . I wish I had this helpful reference at the start of my PhD program. * The Library Quarterly *

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An essential resource for LIS master's and doctoral students, new LIS faculty, and academic librarians, this book provides expert guidance and practical examples based on current research about quantitative and qualitative research methods and design.

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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&Rs"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.

Details ISBN1440878714 Author Marie L. Radford Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1440878714 ISBN-13 9781440878718 Format Hardcover Edition 7th Imprint Libraries Unlimited Inc Place of Publication Englewood Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2021-05-24 NZ Release Date 2021-05-24 US Release Date 2021-05-24 UK Release Date 2021-05-24 Series Library and Information Science Text Series Audience Age 7-17 Pages 552 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Edition Description 7th edition Alternative 9781440878572 DEWEY 020.72 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2021-05-23 We've got this

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