Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate reasons for non‐use of a UK hospital library service and under‐utilisation by some groups of staff. The context is the increasing role of evidence‐based clinical and non‐clinical activity in the health sector and requirements for professional development.Design/methodology/approach – A purposive sample survey of staff groups in an acute services, teaching and district general hospital (DGH) is carried out. Three core themes for non‐use of hospital libraries are identified from the literature and the survey findings are evaluated in accordance with those themes using quantitative and qualitative evidence.Findings – The evaluation demonstrates that the three selected themes of ignorance of service, not having a need and perceived bar on access are based on shortcomings in library promotion and hospital staff members' assumptions about access and benefits.Research limitations/implications – Selection of specific non‐use factors within a larger list from p...
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