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An introductory guide to drug reference sources.

Erin M Watson1

  • 1Information Services, Health Sciences Library, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E5, Canada. e.watson@usask.ca

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|April 26, 2006
PubMed
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Librarians face challenges selecting drug reference sources. This paper identifies key drug information questions and recommends the best American, British, and Canadian resources for answering them.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Library Science
  • Information Retrieval

Background:

  • Numerous drug reference sources are available, complicating selection for new librarians.
  • Effective drug information retrieval is crucial for healthcare professionals and researchers.
  • Navigating the vast landscape of drug literature requires specialized knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assist librarians new to drug information.
  • To identify common drug reference questions.
  • To recommend optimal American, British, and Canadian drug reference tools.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of prominent drug reference sources.
  • Categorization of common drug information queries.
  • Evaluation of resources based on scope, accessibility, and accuracy.

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Main Results:

  • Common drug reference questions were identified and categorized.
  • A curated list of essential American, British, and Canadian drug reference tools was compiled.
  • Guidance was provided on matching specific questions to appropriate resources.

Conclusions:

  • Selecting the right drug reference source can be streamlined with expert guidance.
  • This paper serves as a practical guide for librarians in the drug information field.
  • Effective use of recommended tools enhances the accuracy and efficiency of drug information services.