Conducting Original Research for Your Library

Caitlin Gerrity is associate professor in the department of library and information science at Southern Utah University, USA.Scott Lanning is professor in the department of library and information science at Southern Utah University, USA.

• 1. Introduction: The Importance of Conducting Research2. Identifying a Research Problem and Finding Background Information3. Writing a Literature Review and Managing Your Information Sources4. Sharing Your Research with Others5. Research Methods6. Gathering Data7. Statistical Significance, Power and Effect Size8. Running and Interpreting Statistical Tests9. Putting It All TogetherIndex

The title concludes on an introspective note, nudging the reader to imagine an ultimate world in which the library is better for the knowledge, collaboration, and actions of professionals working toward a common goal and vision... A good starting point for librarians looking to further holistic literacy in their communities, as well as their own careers.