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Purpose
This review reports on the first Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries International Conference held in Chania, Crete, Greece.
Design/methodology/approach
The methodological approach is anthropological participant observation.
Findings
Approximately 150 attendees from 50 different countries participated and exchanged ideas, methodologies, and techniques related to library research.
Practical implications
Presentation of research related to various types of libraries is a way to disseminate research results as well as promote and stimulate further research.
Originality/value
There is a need to expand the body of both qualitative and quantitative LIS research related to library research, particularly the evaluation of library services.
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2009
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