Knowledge into Action: Research Methods for Library, Archives, and Museum Professionals

This new edition of a trailblazing textbook is written for students and professionals who need real-world approaches to applying research methodologies to solve practical problems within their institutions. With extensive new and updated content, the second edition of Knowledge into Action retains respected authors Danny P.Wallace and Connie Van Fleet's focus on practical applications of research methods by library and information science professionals in workplace settings.Expanded to include the role of research methodologies in outcomes-based assessments, and to include the needs of museum professionals, this book is an invaluable resource for today's LAMs workplaces including libraries, archives, and museums. Author Susan K. Burke highlights the diversity of people who engage with LAMs institutions and emphasizes the importance of including diverse voices in research activities.This text introduces readers - both students and working professionals - to core principles of research,