Health information and libraries journal
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To compare the effectiveness and costs of providing information for patient care via librarian-mediated searches and information-skills training. ⋯ No one method of providing information for health professionals is more effective or cost-effective than another. A decision about which services to provide cannot be made on the basis of effectiveness or costs alone; the views of library staff and the health professionals they serve should also be taken into account. A proactive approach and targeting training towards those who are most likely to benefit may be an appropriate way forward.