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Research in health sciences library and information science: a quantitative analysis.

A Dimitroff1

  • 1School of Library and Information Science, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 53201.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Health sciences librarians primarily research applied or theoretical topics, often using surveys. Most research originates from academic health sciences libraries and receives funding.

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Area of Science:

  • Library and Information Science
  • Health Sciences Librarianship

Background:

  • Research in health sciences librarianship provides insights into the field's evolution and focus.
  • Understanding research trends is crucial for professional development and strategic planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze research published in the Bulletin of the Medical Library Association from 1966-1990.
  • To identify research subjects, researchers, methodologies, and funding patterns in health sciences librarianship.
  • To compare these characteristics with broader trends in library and information science research.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of research articles.
  • Bibliometric analysis of publication data.
  • Comparison of findings with general library and information science literature.

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Main Results:

  • Most research (51.8%) is conducted by librarians in academic health sciences libraries.
  • Topics are predominantly applied (45.7%) or theoretical (29.2%).
  • Survey (41.0%) and observational (20.7%) methodologies are common, utilizing descriptive quantitative analysis (83.5%). Over 25% of research is funded.

Conclusions:

  • Health sciences librarianship research largely mirrors general library and information science trends.
  • Specific differences in methodology and analysis exist within health sciences librarianship.
  • The study highlights key characteristics of research conducted by health sciences librarians during the analyzed period.