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Surveying the Use of Theory in Library and Information Science Research: A Disciplinary Perspective.
Peer reviewedMcKechnie, Lynne (E. F.); Pettigrew, Karen E. – Library Trends, 2002
Describes results of a content analysis of 1160 library and information science (LIS) articles published between 1993 and 1998 to examine the use of theory in LIS research. Findings imply that differences exist in the use of theory in LIS that are associated with the broad disciplinary content of the research. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Intellectual Disciplines, Library Science
Peer reviewedWinter, Michael F. – Library Trends, 1996
Discussion of interdisciplinarity and knowledge growth focuses on some key ideas of social theory, the sociology of the professions, and other sources to outline librarianship's current situation. Highlights include globalization and cultural flow; disciplines and occupations; professionalization; librarianship and knowledge distribution; and the…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Intellectual Disciplines, Interdisciplinary Approach, Library Science
