Research Methods in Library and Information Science 7th Edition (Library and Information Science Text Series)

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. It continues to include discipline experts voices.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 writers 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.Features new or expanded sections on social justice research; virtual collaboration data collection and dissemination; scholarly communication; computer-assisted qualitative and quantitative data analysis; scholarly identity research and guidelines; data science; and visualization of quantitative and qualitative dataProvides a broad and comprehensive overview and update especially of research published over the past five yearsHighlights school public and academic research findingsRelies on the coauthors expertise in research design securing grant funding and using the latest technology and data analysis software