Knowledge into Action: Research and Evaluation in Library and Information Science

by Danny P. Wallace, Connie J Van Fleet

Overview

The only book currently available that comprehensively integrates research and evaluation for evidence-based library and information science practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598849752
Publisher:	Libraries Unlimited
Publication date:	06/30/2012
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	388
Sales rank:	236,633
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Danny P. Wallace was professor and EBSCO Chair of Library Service in the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alabama.

The late Connie Van Fleet was professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Oklahoma.

Table of Contents

List of Figures vii

Introduction 1

1 Knowing, Research, and Evaluation 5

2 Research and Evaluation Processes 39

3 Ethics and Politics in Library and Information Science Research and Evaluation 67

4 Published Reports and the Professional as Consumer 97

5 The Project Plan or Proposal 113

6 Measurement, Populations, Samples, and Sampling 135

7 Historical Methods 159

8 Descriptive Methods-Questionnaires and Interviews 179

9 Descriptive Methods-Observation 211

10 Experimental Methods 227

11 Bibliometrics and Citation Analysis 241

12 Data Analysis and Presentation 265

13 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics 291

14 Funding for Research and Evaluation 331

15 Research, Evaluation, and Change 343

Glossary 353

Bibliography 365

Index 377

Editorial Reviews

"[P]rovides a clear and readable description of research techniques within the context of librarianship, and as such, it is well-suited as a textbook for students of all ages." - Australian Library Journal

"The chapter on interviews and questionnaires includes useful information about developing and using these methods, and the chapters on data analysis and statistics are clear overviews of complicated and often unfamiliar topics." - The Journal of Academic Librarianship

"The authors emphasize that research and evaluation activities should be viewed as key components of evidence-based practice in a variety of libraries. Whether student or practitioner, information professionals in all types of libraries can benefit from incorporating research and evaluation into their regular planning activities." - Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table

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