scholarly journals Service Learning in Library and Information Science (LIS) Education: Connecting Research and Practice to Community

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat Mehra
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Research And Practice

scholarly journals Mixed Methods Research in Library and Information Science: A Methodological Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-125
Author(s):  
Richard Hayman ◽  
Erika E Smith
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Methodological Review ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Health Related Research ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objective - To review mixed methods research trends in the field of library and information science (LIS). In particular, we examine the extent to which research about or using mixed methods has been occurring in library and information science over the past decade (2008-2018), and how much of that mixed methods research is done in health contexts. Methods - We conducted a methodological review and analysis of mixed methods research (MMR) in LIS for published articles indexed in LISTA and Web of Science. After deduplication and verification for inclusion, we coded 417 articles to identify contributions using or about MMR. Given the connections between evidence based practice in health and LIS, we also identified whether articles about or using mixed methods were health-focused. Results - We found MMR to be a tiny proportion (less than 0.5%) of the overall LIS research literature. In terms of observable trends, while contributions about MMR remain fairly static, there has been an increase in articles using mixed methods. Of the 417 included articles, 373 (89.5%) primarily used mixed methods and 44 (10.5%) were primarily about MMR. Results also demonstrated that health-related research both using and about mixed methods has a strong presence in the LIS literature, with 136 published articles (32.6% of the total). Conclusion - Confirming findings of prior analyses of research methods in LIS, our methodological review shows current opportunities to adopt and expand the use of mixed methods research processes. Further contributions about mixed methods research, and ideally connecting research and practice in LIS, are needed. Despite the small proportion of MMR in LIS research, there is an observable increase in the number of publications using mixed methods during this timeframe. The LIS research community can promote additional growth by leveraging this momentum around using mixed methods, and look to translate lessons learned about mixed methods research and practice in health contexts to other LIS settings. Recommendations include developing educational opportunities and learning resources that facilitate wider engagement with MMR in LIS contexts.

scholarly journals Reference Services to Incarcerated People, Part II: Sources and Learning Outcomes

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie Rabina ◽  
Emily Drabinski
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
General Reference ◽  
Reference Services ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Student Learning Outcome ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Learning Projects

During the 2013/14 academic year, students taking a required general reference course in a library and information science program answered reference questions from incarcerated individuals. The assignment was designed as a service-learning project. Here we examine how well the assignment met the course and program-level learning objectives that students are expected to attain. We described the data collection and analysis, present our findings and make recommendation in ways to increase student learning outcome and ALA professional competencies from a services learning projects. Specifically we discuss the need to increase education in e-government sources since our findings indicated they are most useful for answering reference questions from incarcerated people.

scholarly journals Promoting translational research within the global library and information community: access to research dissemination, promotion of timely issues, and professional development through IFLA Journal

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Steve Witt
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Editorial Process ◽  
Research Dissemination ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Dissemination Process ◽  
Community Access

Within the global Library and Information Science profession there is often a disconnect between research and practice.  IFLA Journal seeks to help bridge this gap through an editorial process and publishing mandate that encourages mixed methods approaches to research that engages librarians and their communities in the research and information dissemination process in order to translate research in a manner that helps to shape impactful professional practice and share outcomes with the wider profession.  This article describes ways in which to engage IFLA Journal and participate in some of its ongoing professional development activities.

scholarly journals 50 Years of ITAL/JLA

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-36
Author(s):  
Brady Lund
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Insight Into

Over five decades, Information Technology and Libraries(and its predecessor, the Journal of Library Automation) has influenced research and practice in the library and information science technology. From its inception on, the journal has been consistently ranked as one of the superior publications in the profession and a trendsetter for all types of librarians and researchers. This research examines ITALusing a citation analysis of all 878 peer-reviewed feature articles published over the journal’s 51 volumes. Impactful authors, articles, publications, and themes from the journal’s history are identified. The findings of this study provide insight into the history of ITALand potential topics of interest to ITAL authors and readership.

scholarly journals More than Lip Service

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-53
Author(s):  
Joseph Winberry
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Conference Proceedings ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Justice Research ◽  
Social Justice Research ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Research Types

Social justice is increasingly identifiable within library and information science (LIS) research and practice. However, numerous scholars have raised the concern that social justice has been commodified in order to benefit the powerful and therefore the possibility of actual and constructive change has been minimized in numerous cases. In response, this researcher undertook a literature review of self-identified “social justice” research in 2 large academic databases—Library Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) and Library and Information Science Source (LISS)—in order to identify the types of social justice research in LIS. The result of the review identified 247 records and included results from peer reviewed journals, books, and conference proceedings from which a typology of 2 research types (e.g., knowledge and practice) and 8 sub-types (e.g., metatheoretical, theoretical, ideational, methodological, empirical, narrative, professional, and pedagogical) was identified. Identification of this typology is helpful for organizing existing social justice research within LIS, assisting in the examination of connections between theories and methods, and contributing to a broader goal of arguing that social justice is an emerging sub-discipline within LIS. Future research is needed to grow this typology and increase research in areas that remain understudied such as LIS-centered metatheoretical, theoretical, and methodological social justice research.

Service learning in the library and information science curriculum

2001 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
James K. Elmborg ◽  
Heather Leighton ◽  
Holly Huffman ◽  
Jane Bradbury ◽  
Tim Bryant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Library And Information Science
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