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    Library and Information Science Research in the 21st Century: A Guide for Practicing Librarians and Students
    Library and Information Science Research in the 21st Century: A Guide for Practicing Librarians and Students
    Library and Information Science Research in the 21st Century: A Guide for Practicing Librarians and Students
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    Library and Information Science Research in the 21st Century: A Guide for Practicing Librarians and Students

    By Ibironke Lawal

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    The first of its kind, this book provides a theoretically informed research guide and draws attention to areas of potential research in Library and Information Science. It explores the nexus of theory and practice and offers suggestions for collaborative projects. The clear text, simple style and rich content make the book an invaluable resource for students, scholars and practicing librarians, as well as the general reader who may be interested in library and information science research.
    • Apart from providing basic research tools, it acquaints librarians with a theoretical compass for dealing with digital media
    • It pays particular attention to the electronic media
    • Addresses topics of current interests in the field, such as user-centered services
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateAug 30, 2009
    ISBN9781780630151
    Library and Information Science Research in the 21st Century: A Guide for Practicing Librarians and Students
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    Ibironke Lawal

    Ibironke Lawal is currently Associate Professor and Librarian for Engineering & Science at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. Her article Scholarly Communication: The use and non-use of E-print archives for the dissemination of scientific information, published in Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, Fall, 2002, Available at: http://www.istl.org/02-fall/article3.html won the ASEE-ELD Best Paper Award 2003.

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