Provision of pandemic disease information by health sciences librarians: a multisite comparative case series.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The research provides an understanding of pandemic information needs and informs professional development initiatives for librarians in disaster medicine.

Methods

Utilizing a multisite, comparative case series design, the researchers conducted semi-structured interviews and examined supplementary materials in the form of organizational documents, correspondence, and websites to create a complete picture of each case. The rigor of the case series was ensured through data and investigator triangulation. Interview transcripts were coded using NVivo to identify common themes and points of comparison.

Results

Comparison of the four cases revealed a distinct difference between "client-initiated" and "librarian-initiated" provision of pandemic information. Libraria

SUBMITTER: Featherstone RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3324800 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature