Use of diaries in library and information research

Authors

  • Deborah Goodall

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/lirg447

Keywords:

diaries, BLRDD funded project, franchised courses, higher education, good practice, useful sources, methodology, log

Abstract

This article explores the limited use, and limitations on use, of the diary within the context of LIS research. The author is currently working on a BLRDD funded project**, examining library support for franchised courses in higher education, which is utilizing the diary method to record library use by students. A brief literature review, searching for examples of successful diaries and models of good practice, was not as informative as had been expected, so this discussion aims to highlight some useful sources.

Author Biography

Deborah Goodall

Centre for Research in Library and lnformation Management University of Central Lancashire

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Issue

Vol. 17 No. 59 (1993)

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Reports

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