Research Methods in Documentation Course
Master research methods in documentation tailored for library science. Learn advanced search strategies, Boolean logic, user needs assessment, and practical mini-guides so you can design better searches, teach others, and deliver reliable results every time.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
The Research Methods in Documentation Course gives you practical techniques to turn vague questions into precise, effective searches. Learn Boolean logic, truncation, field tags, and proximity operators, then apply them across catalogs, databases, and the open web. You will design mini-guides, assess result quality, refine strategies, and document reproducible search processes you can reuse and share confidently.
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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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