Andrew Booth

Andrew Booth is Reader in Evidence Based Information Practice at the University of Sheffield. Founder of the International conference series in evidence based librarianship, co-editor of the only handbook on the topic and prolific author on all aspects of evidence based practice his recent interests have turned to the role of qualitative research in informing policy and practice.

User and Practitioner Narratives from Qualitative Research: Are they an Antidote to Evidence Based Library and Information Practice?

Ask any information professional about influences that shape their services and they will attest to the power of user views and practitioner perspectives. Is there a danger that these are neglected in the prevailing climate of evidence based library and information practice? This presentation provides a balanced discussion on the value of qualitative research in delivering appropriate services.