ComFin Research· 2022
Library and Information Science Research
- 113citations
- 2022year
Short summary
This article outlines how basic research methods are essential for librarians to conduct rigorous applied research, such as cost studies or user surveys.
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Key points
- Basic research skills are fundamental for librarians undertaking applied research.
- Techniques from basic research can be applied to library-specific projects.
- Examples of applied research include cost studies, performance evaluations, and user surveys.
- Research rigor directly correlates with the usefulness of its results.
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Abstract
This article indicates the research is primary purpose is to help teach the skills necessary for a librarian to conduct rigorous, basic research. Yet many of the methods, techniques, and tenets of basic research are relevant for applied research, and a person conducting applied research should benefit from a solid understanding of basic research methods. The librarian wishing to carry out a cost study, evaluate the performance of his or her library, or survey the library’s users will need to be able to apply many of the principles and techniques treated in this book to his or her specific project. The more rigorous the research, the more useful its results, whether it be basic or applied in nature.
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