Design and implementation of a library-based information service in molecular biology and genetics at the University of Pittsburgh.
METHODS
In summer 2002, the Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) at the University of Pittsburgh initiated an information service in molecular biology and genetics to assist researchers with identifying and utilizing bioinformatics tools.
This novel information service comprises hands-on training workshops and consultation on the use of bioinformatics tools. The HSLS also provides an electronic portal and networked access to public and commercial molecular biology databases and software packages.
Researcher feedback gathered during the first three years of workshops and individual consultation indicate that the information service is meeting user needs.
The service's workshop offerings will expand to include emerging bioinformatics topics. A frequently asked questions database is also being developed to reuse advice on complex bioinformatics questions.
Chattopadhyay
Ansuman
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Health Sciences Library System, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Scaife Hall, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, USA. ansuman@pitt.edu
Tannery
Nancy Hrinya
NH
Silverman
Deborah A L
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Bergen
Phillip
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Epstein
Barbara A
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