Purpose – To analyse the use of hermeneutics in library and information science (LIS). Design/methodology/approach – Presents a literature‐based conceptual analysis of: the definition of hermeneutics in LIS; and the practical use of hermeneutics within recent LIS studies. Findings – The...

Purpose – To review critically the applicability of Grounded Theory. Design/methodology/approach – Two perspectives are used: that of the author's personal experience and that of the internal pros and cons of Grounded Theory. Findings – Grounded Theory is called into question regarding...