1.3: Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction The start of a research article providing background information and an overview of the research presented in the article. 

Everyone has different reasons and motivations for pursuing research in the LISLibrary and Information Science An interdisciplinary field that examines how physical and digital information is organized, accessed, collected, managed, disseminated and used, particularly in library settings. field. Maybe you are a graduate student or an early career academic librarian who aspires to establish your voice in the field. Perhaps you want to research because of a scholarly passion or interest in facilitating change in your work. You might be established in the field and interested in sharing your insights, or maybe you simply need to publish for promotion and tenure expectations. Whatever the reason, getting started in your research journey can be a challenging process. This lesson will provide an opportunity for you to reflect on your struggles and successes, identify your support system, and align your interests and goals as you begin to pursue research in the field.

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