Practice makes perfect? Vets' information seeking behaviour and information use explored

Wales, Tim

Aslib proceedings 2000 52 (7)235-246
(ReLIS:jul:onkfhj:y:2000:v:52:i:7:p:235-246)

Abstract:

A random sample of UK veterinary practitioners was surveyed and interviewed on behalf of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Wellcorne Library to identify key issues in veterinary information use (IU) and information seeking behaviour (ISB). A greater proportion of respondents used the Internet for veterinary information than used a veterinary Iibrary. However, conventional journals, textbooks and conferences were the main information sources used. Sorne variations in inforrnation source use by practice size and type and information type were identified. The rnajority of library users and nonusers wanted enhanced library access via the Internet, especially to fuII-text journals.

Keywords: Necesidades de información ; Uso ; Estudio de usuarios ; Veterinaria
Pages: 235-246
Volume: 52
Year: 2000
Issue: 7

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