The Status of Research in Library/Information Science: Guarded Optimism.

McClure, Charles R.; Bishop, Ann

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ERIC Number: EJ395509

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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The Status of Research in Library/Information Science: Guarded Optimism.

McClure, Charles R.; Bishop, Ann

College and Research Libraries, v50 n2 p127-43 Mar 1989

Describes a study that obtained assessments of the status of research in library and information science from leading researchers in the field. Five key issue areas affecting the status of research are identified and specific recommendations are offered to address these issues and improve the status of research in this area. (31 references) (Author/CLB)

Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Information Science, Interviews, Library Research, Needs Assessment, Research Design, Research Skills, Research Utilization, Researchers, Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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