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. This course equips you with tools to transform vague queries into precise, reproducible searches across various platforms.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
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What Will I Learn?
This course teaches practical research methods in documentation, focusing on turning vague questions into effective searches using Boolean logic, truncation, field tags, and proximity operators. Apply these across catalogs, databases, and the web, while designing mini-guides, evaluating results, refining strategies, and documenting reusable search processes.
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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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