title: Through the eyes of the Informationist: Identifying information needs of the Breast Imaging Service at a tertiary medical center specializing in cancer.
abstract: The information services offered by Embedded Librarians over the years have led to the more modern-and domain knowledge-specific-role of the Informationist. A 10-point questionnaire was developed and used to interview 12 attending physicians and three fellows chosen at random. The participants are either on the research track (n = 3) or the clinical track (n = 9). A two-part schematic was also created to capture more detailed feedback about the information needs and information-seeking behavior of clinicians regarding patient care (clinical) and research activities. Bibliographic management tool use and time-related factors were also captured in the interviews and written schematics. The role of the Informationist is an emerging, yet valuable one to assigned clinical groups. Clinician's knowledge-base, current awareness, productivity, and evidence-based care can be improved by use of Informationist services.
authors.affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Library, USA.
authors.forename: Antonio P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: DeRosa
authors.affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Library, USA.
authors.forename: Donna S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Gibson
authors.affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Library, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods; D057226:Information Seeking Behavior; D007255:Information Services / Q000592:standards; D016245:Librarians; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology* / Q000639:trends; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D062606:Tertiary Care Centers / Q000458:organization & administration
keywords: Informationist; bibliographic management; clinical medical librarian; embedded librarian; health information databases