Research Tecniches In Library And Informatiuo Science

Library and Information Science (LIS) is a very broad discipline, which uses a wide range of constantly evolving research strategies and techniques. In the first category are included descriptive studies, predictive/explanatory studies, bibliometric studies, content analysis, and operation research studies. Professionals have been arguing for long whether library professionals should pursue publication despite heavy professional and administrative responsibilities. Actually, conducting research by library professionals is crucial and utmost needed to enhance day to day problem solving and better decision making in libraries. In addition, it makes librarians critical consumers of research publications and equips them to provide efficient information services to research scholars and faculty members. Group based and collaborative research ought to be encouraged so that concrete research outcomes can be expected from these professionals. This will also help in developing the culture of research in academic institutions. In addition, research-oriented training programmes ought to be conducted on a periodic basis so that new entrants in the profession can also learn the nuances of conducting pure, applied and action research. The Present book entitled "Research Methodology and Techniques in Library and Information Science" Discusses all the essential aspects of research , tools and statistical techniques, test and research report writing in the field of Library and Information Science. This book is devised as an introductory text for researchers in social sciences in general and LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE in particular. The vital information is gathered under five main chapters. Glossary of relevant terms and bibliography are added features of the book. Definitely hopefully , this present book will prove informative and useful to academics , professionals and research scholars. All Constructive and valuable Suggestions for the betterment of this book will always be appreciated and welcome.