Types of Research in Library and Information Science
List adapted from Powell and Connaway (2004) Basic Research Methods for Librarians (4th ed.)
- Survey research
- Experimental research
- Historical research
- Bibliography
- Operations research
- Systems analysis
- Case study
- Delphi study
- Content analysis
- Comparative librarianship
- Tech-based research
Additional Research Methods found in the Literature
Empirical research methods reported in high-profile LIS journal literature
