First published in 1971, with 20,000 copies sold, this is a self-paced introduction to general reference/information sources. The new fourth edition brings information about the sources up to date as of late 1988, adding or deleting some titles where appropriate.

Basic Reference Sources

Politics & Social Sciences

Powell, Ronald R.

Taylor, Margaret T.

Social Sciences

Scarecrow Press

Basic research methods for librarians (Libraries and information science series)

Reference

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Ablex Pub. Corp

Basic Research Methods for Librarians (Information Management Policy & Services)

Ablex Pub

This much needed work addresses a topic of increasing importance and urgency: the shortage of individuals attracted to professional careers in librarianship, and the subsequent consequences for leadership positions, particularly library directorship. Through extensive interviews and a thorough review of the existing literature, the authors-all highly respected for their exceptional leadership and contributions to library science-assess what constitutes effective leadership and identify the traits needed by the next generation of academic and public library directors.
The authors argue that library directors must be both managers and leaders, and that LIS students and graduates need appropriate support in seeking out upper level positions and exercising leadership. They present tools for assessing leadership and suggest strategies that individuals can use to prepare themselves for leadership positions and the challenges that lie ahead. A detailed bibliography completes the work. An important contribution to the field of library and information science, this eye-opening study is essential reading for anyone in the profession.

The Next Library Leadership: Attributes of Academic and Public Library Directors

Hernon, Peter

Young, Arthur P.

Libraries Unlimited

This textbook seeks to provide essential guidance for librarians, who need to be able to read and evaluate research reports critically and assist others with their research. The book almost exclusively considers basic research methods, as opposed to applied research methods. The perspective is that library-related research should be as sound as any scientific research, and basic concepts are presented accordingly. A second viewpoint is that the conceptual development of a study is as crucial to its success as are the specific techniques employed in its conduct.

Basic Research Methods for Librarians

Praeger

Basic Research Methods for Librarians (Information Management, Policy, and Services)

Basic Research Methods for Librarians (Library & Information Science Text)

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.

Connaway, Lynn Silipigni

Thoroughly updated, this book introduces the major issues involved in designing and conducting original research relevant to the fields of library and information science.
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 web-based 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.
 • Library and information science examples to explain research methodologies and techniques
• Explanations and examples of sampling procedures 
• A table for determining sample sizes and a random number table
• Notes at the end of each chapter, plus a list of more than 400 research-related references at the end of the book

Basic Research Methods for Librarians (Library and Information Science Text)

This thoroughly updated introduction covers the major issues involved in designing and conducting original research relevant to the fields of library and information science.
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 web-based 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.
 • Library and information science examples to explain research methodologies and techniques
• Explanations and examples of sampling procedures 
• A table for determining sample sizes and a random number table
• Notes at the end of each chapter, plus a list of more than 400 research-related references at the end of the book

Basic Research Methods for Librarians (Library and Information Science Text Series)

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