Increasing the Usefulness of Research for Library Managers: Propositions, Issues, and Strategies.

McClure, Charles R.

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ERIC Number: EJ407270

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Publication Date: 1989

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Increasing the Usefulness of Research for Library Managers: Propositions, Issues, and Strategies.

McClure, Charles R.

Library Trends, v38 n2 p280-94 Fall 1989

Examines the role of research in assisting library managers to operate libraries more effectively. Strategies for research and for library managers to better create and use research are suggested; conceptual and practical issues that affect research utilization are discussed; and the need for improved efforts by both library managers and researchers is stressed. (34 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Decision Making, Library Administration, Library Research, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Research Methodology, Research Utilization, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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