Supporting Research Students

Allan (student learning and management learning, Hull U. Business School, UK) explains how academic library and information professionals can support doctoral students in their research. Drawing from the literature and discussions with doctoral students, graduates, library and information professionals, and colleagues, she provides an overview of different research degrees; addresses terminology, the research process, different styles and methods, and common approaches and strategies; and outlines the academic supervisor’s role, the experiences of the student, ways to support students in libraries and information services, and research and employability skills they need. She also discusses the virtual graduate school, research communities, and professional development for library and information professionals. Distributed in the US by Neal-Schuman. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)