Freelance information management agents: why information management is so hard on translational teams.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To conduct high-quality, rigorous research, and advance scientific knowledge, Translational Teams (TTs) engage in information behaviors, including seeking, using, creating, sharing, storing, and retrieving information, in ways specific to the translational context. Currently, little is known about TTs' approach to information management. This qualitative pilot study explored how TTs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison interact with information, as well as the scientific and organizational impact of their interactions.

Methods

We conducted interviews with ten members of UW TTs. Interviews were transcribed and thematic analysis was conducted.

Results

Four themes emerged: (1) TT members did not recognize the centrality of information or information behavi

SUBMITTER: Chladek J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10603359 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature