Abstract
This study reports the findings of research undertaken by health sciences librarians at the University of Queensland Library into how medical students use information for their studies, particularly resources and services provided by the Library. The methods utilized were an online survey and focus groups. Results indicated that students favor print resources over electronic, value accessing resources on a one-stop basis, and prefer training to be delivered flexibly. The implication of these results for future resource selection, service provision, and instructional design and delivery is discussed.
Acknowledgments
The authors wish to thank Professor Peter Baker, Ms. Lucy Cartmel, Mr. Lars Eriksson, Mr. Warren Ham, Ms. Elizabeth Jordan, Dr. Maxine O'Brien, Ms. Jill McTaggart, Associate Professor Ray Peterson, Ms. Majella Pugh, Mr. Marcos Riba, Ms. Margaret Schindler, Mrs. Heather Todd, Ms. Tanya Trinh, Mr. Keith Webster, University of Queensland Medical Society, and Ms. Fei Yu.