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The mission of the Library Research Round Table (LRRT) is to contribute toward the extension and improvement of library research; to provide public program opportunities for describing and evaluating library research projects and for disseminating their findings; to inform and educate ALA members concerning research techniques and their usefulness in obtaining information with which to reach administrative decisions and solve problems; and expand the theoretical base of the field. LRRT also, serves as a forum for discussion and action on issues related to the literature and information needs for the field of library and information science.

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Research Methods for Perceptions/Experiences/Expectations of International Students

  • 1.  Research Methods for Perceptions/Experiences/Expectations of International Students

    Posted Nov 22, 2023 09:35 AM

    Dear Colleagues,

    I hope you are well today.  I'm currently giving some thought to the best research methods options for understanding the perceptions/experiences/expectations of International Students for Library Services support.  I wanted to approach this topic from a phenomenological foundation (Critical Phenomenology; Critical Librarianship). 

    However, I'm still researching if that's the best option. For example, I could imagine constructing a survey then following up with qualitative interviews.  Since this population has never received a library based survey before, I am leaning towards a qualitative set of interviews as the focus for developing themes on Library Services for eventually producing a much more relevant survey.  I'm interested to know their perception/experiences of our Library Services and what they expect from library services.  To throw a unique twist into the question...these students exist on a campus with librarians but no actual physical library, only an online library.  

    Does anyone have recommendations? Can it purely be a qualitative endeavour as the foundation via Phenomenology?  Or should it be Grounded Theory for example?

    Any advice is greatly appreciated,

    Sincerely,

    PJG



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    Paul Graham
    University Librarian
    Yorkville University
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