Centre for Information Studies
Library and Information Science
Exploring Methods in Information Literacy Research
Suzanne Lipu, Kirsty Williamson and Annemaree Lloyd (eds.)
(2007)
Topics in Australasian Library and Information Studies No. 28.
soft cover
ISBN 978 1876938 61 1
This book aims to provide an overview of approaches to assist researchers and practitioners to explore ways of undertaking research in the information literacy field. The first chapter provides an introductory overview of research by Dr Kirsty Williamson (author of Research Methods for Students, Academics and Professionals: Information Management and Systems) and this sets the scene for the rest of the chapters where each author explores the key aspects of a specific method and explains how it may be applied in practice. The methods covered include those representing qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods. Both a chapter on the topical evidence-based practice approach, and another critiquing it, are also included. The final chapter points the way towards potential new directions for the burgeoning field.
Renowned information literacy researcher Dr Christine Bruce affirms the usefulness of the book: 'New researchers and early career professionals will appreciate the clarity of the introductions provided' to each of the methods covered.
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Critiquing information literacy research in a broad methodological context - Kirsty Williamson
Chapter 2 Introduction to the chapters - Kirsty Williamson
Chapter 3 Survey research - Natalie Cuffe
Chapter 4 Critical incident technique - Hilary Hughes
Chapter 5 Understanding information literacy in the workplace: using a constructivist grounded theory approach - Anne Lloyd
Chapter 6 Phenomenography: "Follow the yellow brick road" - Sylvia Lauretta Edwards
Chapter 7 Action research - Karen Visser
Chapter 8 Using focus groups in a mixed method approach - Lesley Procter and Richard Wartho
Chapter 9 Evidence based practice and information literacy -Helen Partridge and Gillian Hallam
Chapter 10 The evidence based model of information literacy research: A critique - Melanie Lazarow
Chapter 11 Alternative methods in information literacy research in Australasia - Suzanne Lipu