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CLASS: LIS 60050 Research and Assessment in Library and Information Science
PROJECT: Research and Assessment Proposal
MLIS PLO:
PLO2 – Critique and synthesize research and identify appropriate research methodologies to solve problems in the field.
ALA Core Competencies (ALACCs):
ALA Core Competencies (ALACCs):
This proposal aligns with two out of ALA’s nine Core Competencies – specifically the second (i.e., "Information Resources") and the seventh (i.e., "Research & Evidenced-Based Practice"). [Details of each competency are listed below.]
A person graduating from an ALA-accredited Master's Program in Library and Information Science should be familiar with and be able to apply, when applicable, the following ALACCs:
Competency #2: "Information Resources"
2A. Consider the issues related to the lifecycle of recorded knowledge and information, from creation through various stages of use, in relationship to material format and genre.
2B. Apply the concepts, issues, and methods of collection management, which entails the lifecycle of materials from evaluation to long-term preservation and other curative practices (including but not limited to acquisitions, selection, purchasing, processing, storage, and de-selection).
2C. Include emerging formats and genres of information resources and understand how these may intersect with and reflect the diverse and cultural needs of the information communities through the management of collections.
Competency #7: "Research & Evidenced-Based Practice"
7A. Discover, engage with, and synthesize existing research from the field using multidisciplinary approaches to various information issues to align relevant findings to one’s own professional development and/or institutional needs.
7B. Recognize the ethical and appropriate application of key research methods, techniques, and designs in the field, including the generation, analysis, evaluation, and presentation of data, and the utilization of research tools.
7C. Understand principles and issues evolving with research, including an awareness of how professional and cultural values may influence each stage of the research lifecycle, the barriers related to access to research, and the tension between research and its application to professional practice.
7D. Understand the importance of engaging in the research foundations and scholarly communications that will enable continued professional growth, knowledge, and sharing.
References
American Library Association. (2022). Core competencies. http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/corecomp/corecompetences
ANNOTATION: This project was the final assignment for the LIS 60050 Research and Assessment in Library and Information Science course. This project required students to create a research proposal by selecting a research topic; developing a research question; determining whether to use a quantitative or qualitative method to investigate the research question; defining the population and sample of the study; collecting and analyzing data; reporting findings; and finally, discussing the limitations and ethical concerns of the study. My research proposal discussed how geographic locations (i.e., suburban, urban, rural) of Ohio public libraries affect adult patrons' access to information resources. I used a quantitative method approach to create and analyze surveys (using the non-proportional stratified random sampling method in selecting the sample of participants to take the survey) of adult patrons at one Ohio suburban public library, one Ohio urban public library, and one Ohio rural public library. In addition, I used system logs of each public library (where adult patrons are surveyed) to compare the different types of information resources offered in each library.
This project aligned with both the MLIS PLO(s) and ALACC(s) stated above since it addresses an issue within the library field and presents a solution using research as evidence.
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