Research Methods in Documentation Course
Gain mastery in research methods for documentation in library science. Acquire advanced search techniques, Boolean logic, user needs evaluation, and practical mini-guides to craft superior searches, instruct others, and produce dependable outcomes consistently.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical skills to transform vague queries into targeted, efficient searches. Master Boolean logic, truncation, field tags, and proximity operators, applying them in catalogues, databases, and the open web. Design mini-guides, evaluate result quality, refine approaches, and record reproducible search methods for confident reuse and sharing.
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Develop skills
- Advanced search syntax: construct precise Boolean, proximity, and field searches swiftly.
- User needs analysis: conduct effective reference interviews to pinpoint research objectives.
- Search strategy design: map concepts, keywords, and thesauri for optimal retrieval.
- Results evaluation: assess authority, bias, and relevance using repeatable criteria.
- Training mini-guides: develop reusable, impactful search guides for colleagues.
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