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HOSPITAL AND CORPORATE INFORMATION SERVICES

Beyond Online

Primary Research as a Value-Added Service

Pages 67-78 | Published online: 26 Oct 2008
 

Abstract

Information specialists should provide a value-added service by supplementing their online searches with primary research. Primary research results in more up-to-date information from a broader spectrum of sources. The requester benefits from primary research by receiving a cost-effective and more comprehensive information package. The information professional benefits by acquiring a more in-depth knowledge of the subject, increasing awareness of important projects within the organizational, and achieving recognition as a key information analyst.

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