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

Author:   Danny P. Wallace ,  Connie J. Van Fleet
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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9781598849752


Pages:   400
Publication Date:   12 June 2012
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Danny P. Wallace ,  Connie J. Van Fleet
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.539kg
ISBN:  

9781598849752


ISBN 10:   1598849751
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   12 June 2012
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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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


[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


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 [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


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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.

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