Knowledge into Action: Research and Evaluation in Library and Information Science
• Introduces students to the concepts behind research, evaluation, and their different methodologies• Helps practitioners in all types of libraries better understand and perform research and evaluation, and teach research strategies and skills to students and patrons• Integrates the processes of research and evaluation, broadening the functionality and appeal of the book• Emphasizes the professional as a consumer of research and evaluation literature, with "consumer alerts" about what to watch for when reading research and evaluation reports"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