Research in librarianship
First semester * Clayton * Note: Available to MLib students only
A study of the literature of librarianship, with particular reference to advances in the state of knowledge and to associated research activities. The study will also include, where relevant, reference to literature from other professions and disciplines, both for contributions to content and theory in librarianship and to methods and techniques in library research. Published research and research in progress will be examined, to illustrate the procedures and techniques involved. Normally required in the first semester of candidature.