The study of the necessity of librarians and medical informants' cooperation in approved research plans from research executers' point of view in 2003

Document Type : Original Article(s)

Authors
Seyed Mohammadreza Bateni
Shahin Mojiri
Mahdiyeh Niakaeein
Noushin Mombeini
Abstract
Introduction : The scientific, technical, economic and social development of a society is closely connected to the amount of information produced by its managers, researcher and scholars. In this study, the necessity of the librarians and medical informants' cooperation in the approved research plans of IUMS was investigated. Methods and materials: It was a descriptive study in which the participants were 96 research executives who performed research in 2003 under he supervision of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences research deputy. The data were collected by a questionnaire which was checked for its validity and reliability. Results : The findings revealed that 81.3% of the research executives asserted that it was necessary to have access to librarians and medical informants in a research team. Conclusion : Regarding the positive views of research executives, it was suggested that it would be essential to have contact with librarians and medical informants and to consult with a statistical advisor. Key words : Research-Health services research-Librarians-Consultants.