Starting the data conversation: informing data services at an academic health sciences library

J Med Libr Assoc. 2015 Jul;103(3):131-5. doi: 10.3163/1536-5050.103.3.005.

Abstract

Objective: The research obtained information to plan data-related products and services.

Methods: Biomedical researchers in an academic medical center were selected using purposive sampling and interviewed using open-ended questions based on a literature review. Interviews were conducted until saturation was achieved.

Results: Interview responses informed library planners about researchers' key data issues.

Conclusions: This approach proved valuable for planning data management products and services and raising library visibility among clients in the research data realm.

Keywords: Libraries, Medical; Biomedical Research; Data Collection; Information Storage and Retrieval; Health Information Management; non-MeSH: Data management; medical libraries; health sciences libra-ries; interview methods.

MeSH terms

  • Academies and Institutes
  • Adult
  • Biomedical Research / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Information Storage and Retrieval / statistics & numerical data*
  • Libraries, Medical / organization & administration*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Research Personnel / statistics & numerical data*