A qualitative analysis of the information science needs of public health researchers in an academic setting.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The University of Minnesota (UMN) Health Sciences Libraries conducted a needs assessment of public health researchers as part of a multi-institutional study led by Ithaka S+R. The aims of the study were to capture the evolving needs, opportunities, and challenges of public health researchers in the current environment and provide actionable recommendations. This paper reports on the data collected at the UMN site.

Methods

Participants (n=24) were recruited through convenience sampling. One-on-one interviews, held November 2016 to January 2017, were audio-recorded. Qualitative analyses were conducted using NVivo 11 Pro and were based on the principles of grounded theory.

Results

The data revealed that a broad range of skill levels among participants (e.g., l

SUBMITTER: Hunt SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5886501 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature