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Survey of libraries in veterinary practice.

M E Raw

    The Veterinary Record
    |August 8, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Practitioner libraries typically hold 11-30 books and 1-2 journals, with annual spending of £50-£100. Professionals desire more reading time and practice-oriented literature.

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    Area of Science:

    • General Practice
    • Information Science

    Background:

    • Assessing the current state of practice libraries in healthcare settings.
    • Understanding resource availability and usage patterns among practitioners.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey the contents and resources of practice libraries.
    • To identify practitioner needs and preferences regarding professional literature.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was distributed to 537 practices.
    • Data collected on library holdings (books, journals) and annual expenditure.

    Main Results:

    • Average library holdings: 11-30 books and 1-2 journals.
    • Annual book expenditure: £50-£100 per practice.
    • Practitioners expressed a need for more reading time and practice-focused literature.

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    Conclusions:

    • Practice libraries are generally small, with limited resources.
    • There is a clear demand for more accessible and relevant professional reading materials for practitioners.