Exploring clinician expectations and preferences of library subject guides.

Using semi-structured interviews, this study aimed to qualitatively explore the expectations and preferences of clinical users when engaging with library subject guides. Participants were generally unaware that subject guides existed but showed some preference toward guides that were quick and easy...

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Publicado en:Medical Reference Services Quarterly Vol. 44; no. 4; pp. 379 - 399
Autor principal: Biszaha, Anna
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Oct-Dec2025
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          Attitude of Health Personnel
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          Libraries, Health Sciences
          Library Services
          Human
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Qualitative Studies
          Time
          Cognition
          Colleges and Universities Ohio
          Email
          Descriptive Statistics
          Data Analysis Software
          Self-Directed Learning
          Thematic Analysis
          Ohio
          Surveys
          Male
          Female
          Adult
          Library User Education
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      ab: Using semi-structured interviews, this study aimed to qualitatively explore the expectations and preferences of clinical users when engaging with library subject guides. Participants were generally unaware that subject guides existed but showed some preference toward guides that were quick and easy to use and provided independent learning materials, as well as resource access and guidance. Barriers to use in clinical practice included time, awareness, and issues of guide design and cognitive load. The results of this study will help inform the development of customized subject guides targeting this special population.
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