Exploring the Expectations and Preferences of Health Sciences Library Subject Guides Users
Date
2022-08
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Taylor & Francis
Abstract
Using survey methodology, this study aimed to explore and describe health sciences library users' subject guide expectations and preferences. Respondents showed an overwhelming lack of familiarity with the guides and expressed a preference for quick and easy access links as the most important feature. Most respondents also appeared to want some guidance about which resources to use within the guides, but less extensive learning or instructional content. The results of this study will inform both future guide development and research on best practices.
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academic libraries, health sciences libraries, subject guides, user research
Citation
Anna Biszaha (2022) Exploring the Expectations and Preferences of Health Sciences Library Subject Guides Users, Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 41:3, 259-279, DOI: 10.1080/02763869.2022.2093544