Research Methods in Documentation Course
Master research methods in documentation for library science. Gain skills in advanced search strategies, Boolean logic, user needs assessment, and practical mini-guides to design effective searches, teach others, and deliver reliable results consistently in Ghanaian library contexts.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical techniques to transform vague questions into precise searches using Boolean logic, truncation, field tags, and proximity operators across catalogs, databases, and the web. Design mini-guides, evaluate results, refine strategies, and document reusable search processes for confident sharing in library settings.
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Develop skills
- Advanced search syntax: build precise Boolean, proximity, and field queries fast.
- User needs analysis: run sharp reference interviews that clarify research goals.
- Search strategy design: map concepts, keywords, and thesauri for strong retrieval.
- Results evaluation: judge authority, bias, and relevance with clear, repeatable steps.
- Training mini-guides: create reusable, high-impact search guides for colleagues.
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