Information-seeking behavior of basic science researchers: implications for library services.
OBJECTIVES: This study examined the information-seeking behaviors of basic science researchers to inform the development of customized library services. METHODS: A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted on a sample of basic science researchers employed at a university medic...
| Publicado en: | Journal of the Medical Library Association Vol. 98; no. 1; pp. 73 - 82 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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University of Pittsburgh, University Library System
Jan2010
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