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Peer reviewedOdi, Amusi – College and Research Libraries, 1982
This critique of prevalent conceptual methodologies in research in library administration examines the current research methodologies, relates them to the positivistic orientation of some social scientists, indicates why they are inappropriate, and suggests how research in library administration can be made more meaningful and relevant.…
Descriptors: Creativity, Data Collection, Information Science, Library Administration
Peer reviewedMetz, Paul – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Examines trends in authorship, reference practices, and quantitative techniques in "College and Research Libraries" from 1939 through 1988. Specific characteristics discussed include: percentages of unreferenced articles; average number of references per article; sex and institution of source authors; extent of collaborative authorship;…
Descriptors: Authors, Citations (References), Collaborative Writing, Library Science
Peer reviewedWells, Mary Baier – College and Research Libraries, 1982
Describes study examining job advertisements for academic librarians published in three journals--"Library Journal,""ALA Bulletin/American Libraries," and "College and Research Libraries"--over a 20-year period. Announcements were analyzed in terms of requirements for education, experience, qualifications, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Advertising, Employment Opportunities, Employment Qualifications
