User reaction to current contents: behavioral, social, and management sciences.

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Behavioral Sciences
• Information Science

Background:

• The Missouri Institute of Psychiatry Library provides access to Current Contents: Behavioral, Social and Management Sciences (CCBSMS).
• The service aims to disseminate research findings to mental health professionals within the Missouri Division of Mental Health system.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness and user satisfaction of a free Current Contents: Behavioral, Social and Management Sciences dissemination service.
• To analyze usage patterns based on professional orientation and location.
• To identify frequently consulted behavioral science journals.

Main Methods:

• A free Current Contents: Behavioral, Social and Management Sciences dissemination service was provided to 144 mental health professionals.
• Usage data were collected and analyzed by user professional orientation and hospital location.
• A post-service questionnaire assessed user satisfaction and desire for continuation.

Main Results:

• Sixty percent of participants shared CCBSMS with colleagues.
• Usage analysis revealed patterns based on professional orientation and hospital location.
• Ninety-two percent of respondents expressed a desire to continue the service for another year.

Conclusions:

• The Current Contents: Behavioral, Social and Management Sciences dissemination service is highly valued by mental health professionals.
• The service effectively supports information access and dissemination within the Missouri Division of Mental Health.
• The study provides empirical data on frequently used behavioral science journals.