The information needs of doctors‐in‐training: case study from the Cairns Library, University of Oxford

• Published in: Health libraries review Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 129 - 135
• Main Authors: Forrest, Maureen, Robb, Margaret
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Science Ltd 01.09.2000
• Subjects: Cairns Library; Doctors; Education, Medical - organization & administration; England; Female; Health administration; Humans; Information Services - supply & distribution; Information Services - utilization; Information Storage and Retrieval - methods; Libraries; Libraries, Medical - organization & administration; Male; Medical libraries; Needs Assessment; Organizational Case Studies; Oxford University, UK; Schools, Medical - organization & administration; Students; Surveys and Questionnaires; University libraries; User needs; User surveys; England

The objective of this study was to find out more about the information needs of doctors‐in‐training and to identify their preferred sources of information. The methodology included interviews with consultants and administrators, a focus group discussion with library staff and a postal questionnaire...