美国大学基于网络的生物信息学终端用户支持服务评估
A Web-based assessment of bioinformatics end-user support services at US universities.
作者信息
Messersmith Donna J, Benson Dennis A, Geer Renata C
机构信息
Labs-Now, P.O. Box 386, Garrett Park, Maryland 20896-0386, USA.
出版信息
J Med Libr Assoc. 2006 Jul;94(3):299-305, E156-87.
OBJECTIVES
This study was conducted to gauge the availability of bioinformatics end-user support services at US universities and to identify the providers of those services. The study primarily focused on the availability of short-term workshops that introduce users to molecular biology databases and analysis software.
METHODS
Websites of selected US universities were reviewed to determine if bioinformatics educational workshops were offered, and, if so, what organizational units in the universities provided them.
RESULTS
Of 239 reviewed universities, 72 (30%) offered bioinformatics educational workshops. These workshops were located at libraries (N = 15), bioinformatics centers (N = 38), or other facilities (N = 35). No such training was noted on the sites of 167 universities (70%). Of the 115 bioinformatics centers identified, two-thirds did not offer workshops.
CONCLUSIONS
This analysis of university Websites indicates that a gap may exist in the availability of workshops and related training to assist researchers in the use of bioinformatics resources, representing a potential opportunity for libraries and other facilities to provide training and assistance for this growing user group.
目的
开展本研究以评估美国各大学生物信息学终端用户支持服务的可获取性，并确定这些服务的提供者。该研究主要聚焦于短期研讨会的可获取性，这些研讨会向用户介绍分子生物学数据库和分析软件。
方法
对美国部分大学的网站进行审查，以确定是否提供生物信息学教育研讨会，若提供，大学中的哪些组织单位负责提供。
结果
在审查的239所大学中，72所（30%）提供生物信息学教育研讨会。这些研讨会设在图书馆（15个）、生物信息学中心（38个）或其他设施处（35个）。167所大学（70%）的网站上未提及此类培训。在确定的115个生物信息学中心中，三分之二不提供研讨会。
结论
对大学网站的这一分析表明，在提供研讨会及相关培训以协助研究人员使用生物信息学资源方面可能存在差距，这为图书馆和其他设施为这一不断壮大的用户群体提供培训和帮助创造了潜在机会。
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