Research engagement of health sciences librarians: a survey of research-related activities and attitudes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The extent to which health sciences librarians are engaged in research is a little-studied question. This study assesses the research activities and attitudes of Medical Library Association (MLA) members, including the influence of work affiliation.

Methods

An online survey was designed using a combination of multiple-choice and open-ended questions and distributed to MLA members. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, content analysis, and significance testing. The authors used statistical tools and categorized open-ended question topics by the constant comparative method, also applying the broad subject categories used in a prior study. Pearson's chi-square analysis was performed on responses to determine significant differences among respondent

SUBMITTER: Lessick S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4816469 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature