Naturalistic Inquiry for Library Science—Methods and Applications for Research, Evaluation, and Teaching

This unique volume in the library field takes the methods of naturalistic research developed in anthropology and applies them to information studies and library science. The chapters provide a step-by-step description of the various aspects of naturalistic inquiry, covering the background theories, complete methodology, and practical suggestions for library applications. Clearly written in a direct and engaging style, the book is the first study of natural inquiry to be specifically directed toward librarianship.

CONSTANCE ANN MELLON is an Associate Professor in the Department of Library and Information Studies at East Carolina University. She is the editor of the bookBibliographic Instruction: The Second Generation, as well as the author of numerous articles and reviews in the library and education fields.