Information needs analysis to inform the development of a library and information service at the Marie Curie Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
✍ Scribed by Pam Bailey; Linda Banwell; Shaun Kinghorn; Helen McFarlane; Graham Walton
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 231 KB
- Volume
- 17
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1471-1834
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✦ Synopsis
Abstract
In the summer of 1997 the Marie Curie Centre, Newcastle approached the libraries of the Universities of Newcastle and Northumbria at Newcastle to assist in developing a library and information service (LIS) strategy. It was acknowledged that before the LIS strategy could be established preparatory investigation was needed to ensure the effective and efficient allocation of resources. A user needs analysis was conducted over a 3‐month period, including a literature search, questionnaire and interviews. The findings, which indicated that the appointment of a professional librarian was crucial, have ensured that the LIS being developed is underpinned by a strong evidence base.