A management case study: challenges of initiating an information service in molecular biology and genetics.

摘要

The explosive growth of molecular biology and genetics research, and its pervasive presence in the activities of leading academic health sciences centers, has highlighted the need to develop specialized information services to support researchers, students, and clinicians in these areas. Similarly, the growing array of complex bioinforma-tion management software packages suggests a new role for libraries. Information professionals with varied academic preparation and experience are already skilled in providing instruction and consultation, licensing electronic resources, and developing Websites and teaching materials, yet few possess the subject knowledge to offer reference and consultation services in this rapidly evolving subject area.