Bridging Research and Library Practice: Global Perspectives on Education and Training

Published by De Gruyter Saur 2024

Bridging Research and Library Practice

Global Perspectives on Education and Training

Edited by: Krystyna K. Matusiak , Kawanna M. Bright and Debbie Schachter

Volume 184 in the series IFLA Publications

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110772593

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About this book

Bridging the gap between research and practice communities is more pertinent than ever because of the need for evidence in developing and evaluating library services and programs. The gap between research and library practice has been discussed in the library and information science (LIS) field for almost two decades. The issues range from limited transfer of ideas from research into practice to a lack of education in research methods for library practitioners. This book introduces new voices from international research and practice communities into the discussion and contributes to the debate about the research-practice divide.

Education and continuing training in research methods from international perspectives are explored and the experiences of researcher-practitioners from several countries highlight the issues. The volume includes chapters from LIS educators, academic researchers, and researcher-practitioners from 18 countries. It features the voices of instructors who teach research methods in LIS programs and library practitioners who engage in research. The book is addressed to the global audience of LIS educators and practitioners, with the goal of deepening the understanding of LIS education and training in research methods through sharing case studies and approaches to teaching and conducting research in practice.

Author / Editor information

Krystyna K. Matusiak, University of Denver; Kawanna M. Bright, East Carolina University, USA; Debbie Schachter, Langara College, Canada.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	V
About IFLA Publicly Available Download PDF	IX
Preface Lynn Silipigni Connaway Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Introduction: Bridging the Gap Krystyna K. Matusiak, Kawanna M. Bright and Debbie Schachter Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	3
Part I: Research Methods Education in LIS Programs
1 Information Theory and Research: An Australian Case Gaby Haddow Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	15
2 Demystifying Research Methods: A United States Perspective Mónica Colón-Aguirre and Kawanna M. Bright Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	25
3 Ensuring Effective User Studies Research in México Patricia Hernández-Salazar Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	37
4 Introductory Research Methods for Students of Information Space Architecture in Poland Zuza Wiorogórska Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	50
5 Teaching Research Methods in Library and Information Science Programmes: The Russian Perspective Albina Krymskaya and Viktor Mutev Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	62
6 With the Community in Mind: Teaching Research Methods at One University in Japan Mitsuhiro Oda Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	78
7 Teaching Research Methods in Library and Information Science in Zimbabwe Notice Pasipamire Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	92
8 Between Practice and Research: The National School of Librarianship in Albania Ederina Demo Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	105
Part II: Training and Development in Research Methods for Library Practitioners
9 A Model Research Methods Training Program: Implications for the Curriculum Kristine R. Brancolini and Marie R. Kennedy Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	121
10 Lessons Learned from Incorporating Research Experience into a Graduate Internship Emily Bongiovanni, Seth Vuletich and Brianna Buljung Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	134
11 Continuing Education in Research Methods for Library Professionals: The Romanian Experience Maria Micle and Elena Tîrziman Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	144
12 Nurturing Emerging Researchers in Malaysia Kiran Kaur, Samsul Farid Samsuddin and Diljit Singh Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	157
13 Learning As We Go: Junior Faculty Librarians’ Perspectives on Research Annie Nickum and Kristyn Caragher Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	170
14 The Personal Journey of an Early-Career Researcher in the United States Jessica L. Serrao Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	181
Part III: Studies in LIS Research Methods Practice and Teaching
15 Research Confidence of Liaison Librarians Providing Faculty Research Support Kawanna M. Bright Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	197
16 A Comparative Study of Italian and Spanish Research in Library and Information Science Anna Maria Tammaro, Mario Pèrez-Montoro, Simona Turbanti and Elena Corradini Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	211
17 Research Competencies of Postgraduate Students at Lead City University, Nigeria Sophia V. Adeyeye and Opeyemi R. Oboh Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	223
18 Developing Students’ Research Skills in the Philippines Danilo Madayag Baylen and Iyra S. Buenrostro-Cabbab Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	236
Part IV: Voices from the Field of Practice
19 Research and Practice: Developing Searching Guidelines During a Pandemic Stacy Brody, Shaila Mensinkai, Caroline De Brún, Margaret Sampson and Nicole Askin Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	255
20 Understanding User Needs and Research Methods through Diary Studies: A Comparative Perspective from Berlin Romy Hilbrich and Sina Menzel Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	270
21 Navigating Multidisciplinary Research in STEM Information Literacy Kari D. Weaver and Kate Mercer Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	289
22 Lessons from a Research Trip to Mexico Bronwen K. Maxson and Betsaida M. Reyes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	300
23 Research and Practice in a Loop: A Case in and Beyond China Yun Dai, Xinyao Liu and Fan Luo Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	311
24 Integrating a Theoretical Framework into Research Proposal Design Ophelia T. Morey Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	323
Contributors Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	333

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter Saur
Audience: LIS educators teaching research methods, LIS practitioners
Pages
- Front matter: 10
- Main content: 341
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 9
- Tables: 20
Keywords: Education in the library sciences; research methods

eBook

Published: November 20, 2023
ISBN: 9783110772593

Hardcover

Published: November 20, 2023
ISBN: 9783110772524