Howlett, Alisa and Howard, Zaana (2015) Exploring the use of evidence in practice by Australian special librarians. Information Research, 20 (1). pp. 1-14. ISSN 1368-1613
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Abstract
Introduction. Evidence-based practice is a process through which evidence inits various forms is sourced, appraised and applied in order to solve a problem, inform decision making, or improve practice. The purpose of this paper is to share findings from a qualitative research study that sought to identify evidence used by Australian special librarians, and explore influences associated with its use.
Method. Data was collected through participant diaries and semi-structured interviews with five special librarians to capture and explore evidence use in practice.
Analysis. Participant diaries were used to inform semi-structured interview questions. Data from the interviews was analysed using the constant comparative method to determine common themes.
Results. Findings describe the role of evidence from a practitioner’s perspective, which included what constitutes evidence in practice, and how and why it is used. This led to the development of a ‘map’of evidence used by Australian special librarians, guided by existing evidence-based practice frameworks.
Conclusions. Results raise awareness of the types and uses of evidence in different circumstances by special librarians. Findings contribute an initial understanding of what constitutes best available evidence in the current evidence-based library and information practice model in the context of special libraries.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | These works are licensed under a Creative Commons License. The licensors are the authors of each respective article. |
| Faculty / Department / School: | Current - Division of Academic Services - Library |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Feb 2018 04:30 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Feb 2018 04:30 |
| Fields of Research : | 08 Information and Computing Sciences > 0807 Library and Information Studies > 080706 Librarianship |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | E Expanding Knowledge > 97 Expanding Knowledge > 970108 Expanding Knowledge in the Information and Computing Sciences |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/33720 |
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