Streamlining LIS Research
eBook - ePub

Streamlining LIS Research

A Compendium of Tried and True Tests, Measurements, and Other Instruments

  1. 208 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Streamlining LIS Research

A Compendium of Tried and True Tests, Measurements, and Other Instruments

About this book

This collection of the best library research instruments will help you to streamline efforts and save time when researching. Surprisingly, instruction in library science rarely includes in-depth training on research methods, instrument selection, or test creationā€”leaving many librarians struggling when it comes to validating their own work. To bridge this gap, this professional's guide houses the leading library research instruments in use for the past 15 years, providing one-page evaluations to help expedite your research validation. The work features a variety of testsā€”such as the Beile Test of Information Literacy for Educators, Project SAILS, and the Library Anxiety Scaleā€”and contains full text of each test when available. You'll learn essential details about the instrument, including the source, a description of its purpose, the development and validation of the test, its administrative procedure, and its psychometric properties where applicable. The book begins with a chapter on evaluating tests and other instruments, followed by a primer on establishing validity and reliability. Throughout the work, you'll tap into leading tests in the field, learn where they have been utilized, and gain access to contact information for the test authors. Topics covered include information literacy, library anxiety, service evaluation, services and library use, information-seeking behavior, and resource evaluation.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. List of Full Text Measures
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. 1 Finding, Evaluating, and Using Tests for Library Research: Determining Reliability and Validity
  9. 2 Information Literacy Tests
  10. 3 Library Anxiety
  11. 4 Service and Resource Use and Evaluation
  12. 5 Information-Seeking Behavior
  13. Glossary
  14. Bibliography
  15. Index
  16. About the Author