Library and Information Science isan active, diligent and systematic process of inquiry about Libraryand Information Science in order to discover, interpret or revisefacts, events, behavirours, or theories, or to make practicalapplications with the help of such facts, laws or theories. Librarymanagers requires research that has high internal validity fortheir particular library setting. These requirements are best metif research endeavours are underpinned by a careful considerationof the previous researches. By applying a rigorous research processa librarian can simultaneously address a local problem andcontribute to the further development of the profession and itstheory. About Author : M.S. Negi has a brilliant academic career and obtained Istclass in his exams. He is associated with various professional andlearned associations. He has contributed research papers andparticipated in several seminars and symposiums. He possessesseveral years teaching experience of Library and InformationScience. Presently he is Librarian and Head of the Department ofLibrary and Information Science, D.A.V.(P.G.) College, Dehradun,(Uttranchal). Contents : Preface Basic Concepts of Research Philosophy and Ethics of Research Sampling Methods Validity Construction Reliability Survey Research Scaling Methods Qualitative Research Types of Research Design Data Analysis Bibliometrics Research Reporting Trends in Library and Information Science Research Role of Research Library in Digital Age Index