PURPOSE: To develop a protocol for interviewing scientists about their library and information needs.
TYPE: Qualitative research methodology for semi-structured interviews conducted in-person.
AUDIENCE: Liaison librarians
METHODS: Reviewed studies examining the information behavior of scientists. Developed a concept map of scientific research objectives, associated information activities, and supportive resources and services. The participant’s evaluation of the concept map forms the basis of the interview.
RESULTS:
- Protocol (Full-text PDF)
- Concept maps for participants to evaluate
- Summary version (Full-text PDF)
- Detailed version (Full-text PDF)
- Presentation
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- Transcript (Full-text PDF)
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