Smartphone Use at a University Health Science Center

Bushhousen, Ellie; Norton, Hannah; Butson, Linda C.; Auten, Beth; Jesano, Rae; David, Don; Tennant, Michele R.

doi:10.1080/02763869.2013.749134

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“…In a health sciences centre, accessing drug information resources was the most frequent answer to the question "what work-related tasks would you like to be able to perform?" [10]. Our study provides a more in-depth look at the types of drug information sought by pharmacy students and faculty.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While some resources have been made freely available, others must be purchased by individuals and some have been institutionally licensed by libraries. Bushhousen et al [10] noted a desire from patrons to have libraries serve as a clearinghouse of vetted smartphone applications and services, but there are several challenges involved in providing mobile device and application support to library users. These include: limited availability of products that can be institutionally licensed for mobile devices, the often complex authentication processes involved in accessing those products, the large number of mobile software platforms that require support, as well as the often very high annual costs for subscribing to these products [21].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Mobile Device Use in Pharmacy: A Multi-Institutional Study

Duncan

Vokey

Gordon

et al. 2015

J Can Health Libr Assoc

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Abstract:Although there are studies that explore the use of mobile devices by physicians and pharmacists, there has not been a study to date that examines the prevalence and usage patterns of mobile devices amongst pharmacy students and faculty. This is the first pan-Canadian study that examines the prevalence and patterns of use of mobile devices by pharmacy faculty and students at Anglophone and Francophone universities. Unlike previous studies, this study also included interviews with participants to collect richer data than can be gathered with an online survey alone.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mobile Device Use in Pharmacy: A Multi-Institutional Study

Duncan

Vokey

Gordon

et al. 2015

J Can Health Libr Assoc

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“…The students felt that their ability to use the devices was restricted by a lack of instruction on the specific apps, however they were eager to use the devices because they were required by the medical programs that they were enrolled in. The team of researchers and technology specialists found that education on app use was high on the list of required services by their patrons (Bushhousen et al, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, Bushhousen et al (2013) asked health sciences library patrons about potential use and perceived barriers. The students felt that their ability to use the devices was restricted by a lack of instruction on the specific apps, however they were eager to use the devices because they were required by the medical programs that they were enrolled in.…”

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confidence: 99%

Cummings, Merrill, and Borrelli’s Inquiry into Small Screen Use by Academic Library Users: Timing is Everything

Bomhold

2018

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A Review of: Cummings, J., Merrill, A., & Borrelli, S. (2010). The use of handheld mobile devices: Their impact and implications for library services. Library Hi Tech, (28)1, 22-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/07378831011026670 Abstract Objective – The authors undertook this study to understand the relatively new phenomenon of handheld computing and the use of small-screen devices among academic library users. They sought to determine if users would be inclined to search the online library catalogue on their devices and, by extension, if there would be a growing demand for small-screen compatible library services. Design – Online and paper surveys were used with both closed and open questions. Respondents included students, faculty, and staff at Washington State University (WSU). Setting – Washington State University Library, Pullman, Washington, United States of America. Subjects – The survey was open to any user of the Washington State University (Pullman) Library. The 206 respondents included 126 (61.2%) undergraduates, 26 (12.6%) graduate or professional students, 32 (15.3%) WSU employees, and 15 (7.3%) faculty members. Methods – A survey was distributed both online and on paper. The online version used Surveymonkey.com and participation was solicited through various social media. It was open for three months during the Spring semester, 2007. The paper version was distributed to all library users on two days in June 2007. Eighty-four online and 122 paper responses were received. Main Results – Most of the respondents (58.4%) who owned a personal digital assistant (PDA) or Web-enabled cell phone (WECP) indicated that they would search the library catalogue on a small-screen device. Responses to the open question “How would you use the OPAC [online public access catalogue] if it was available on a PDA or WECP?” were mixed, both positive and negative. The positive responders noted the possible time savings associated with the availability of more information on their devices. The negative responders noted the cost of data, the annoyance of public phone use, and the complex format of the current catalogue that would not transfer to a small screen. Conclusion – The authors cited the growing usage trends in handheld devices, along with the willingness of current owners to use their devices, to predict an increase in usage of small screen searching. They speculated that further research should investigate how small screens would be used and what would that experience look like, rather than if patrons would use them.

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“…The recent health sciences library literature explores many facets of this rapid and increasing change. Advances in technology have brought both new opportunities and new demands to health sciences libraries as seen with mobile resources [7,8] and web 2.0 and social networking [9,10]. Library staffing and space have been affected by fluctuating budgets and shifts to predominantly electronic resources and collections [ 11Á 13].…”

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confidence: 99%

Results of a Survey to Benchmark Canadian Health Facility Libraries

Ducas

Demczuk

Macdonald

2015

J Can Health Libr Assoc

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Introduction: A benchmarking survey of Canadian health facility libraries was conducted to provide statistical data to support health librarians in the anagement of their libraries. The objectives were to determine the status of hospital libraries in Canada and to evaluate whether libraries meet the 2006 CHLA/ABSC Standards for Library and Information Services in Canadian Healthcare Facilities.Methods: An online survey of 63 questions, with headings of institutional profile, administration, staffing, environment, resources, and services, was created and distributed to 250 heads of hospital libraries and to Canadian library email listservs.Results: Many libraries are meeting some aspects of the Standards for administration and organization, management, traditional promotion, and accessibility. Areas of improvement include services, nontraditional promotion, library environment, and staffing.Discussion: There are no current benchmarking data available for Canadian hospital libraries and there have been many political, economic, and technological changes in past years that have had a substantial impact on libraries. Anecdotal data suggest that librarians have responded to these changes through library closures, mergers, consortial affiliations, and modifications to services. Librarians will be able to use the collected data to compare services, establish best practices, make management decisions, and prepare self-studies for accreditation purposes.

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Smartphone Use at a University Health Science Center

Cited by 19 publications

References 25 publications

Mobile Device Use in Pharmacy: A Multi-Institutional Study

Mobile Device Use in Pharmacy: A Multi-Institutional Study

Cummings, Merrill, and Borrelli’s Inquiry into Small Screen Use by Academic Library Users: Timing is Everything

Results of a Survey to Benchmark Canadian Health Facility Libraries

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