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Following graduation from Manchester University Hugh worked in the Information Unit of a medical research institute at University College London before postgraduate study in Information Studies at Aberystwyth. He worked for the Consumers' Association in London and then in an educational research agency. After four years working for a national educational policy organisation in York he returned to Aberystwyth after postgraduate study at Humberside Business School. He joined the Department of Information Studies and subsequently transferred to Aberystwyth Business School within the Faculty of Business and Physical Sciences.
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Professional Activities
Member of United Kingdom Academy for Information Systems
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Member of Editorial Board of Information Research
Research interests
Research interests
Decision and business process modelling, information use in the health sector, information system design, information service evaluation, information systems in global economics
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The information needs of occupational therapy students: a case study
Morgan-Daniel, J. & Preston, H., 01 Jun 2017, In: Health Information and Libraries Journal. 34, 2, p. 165-170 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Barriers to the use of the library service amongst clinical staff in an acute hospital setting: an evaluation
Thomas, G. & Preston, H., 01 Jun 2016, In: Health Information and Libraries Journal. 33, 2, p. 150-155 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Empowering international nursing students to become effective library users
Murray, A. & Preston, H., Sept 2016, In: Health Information and Libraries Journal. 33, 3, p. 239-243 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring factors in non-use of hospital library resources by healthcare personnel
O'Dell, F. & Preston, H. J., 2013, In: Library Management. 34, 1/2, p. 105-127 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Business process management in academic information services
Tbaishat, D., Urquhart, C. & Preston, H., 31 Mar 2009, UK Academy for Information Systems Conference Proceedings 2009: Positive Information Systems. Oxford: Association for Information Systems, Vol. 2009. p. 1-10 10 p. 47Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding (Non-Journal item)
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Usability analysis for redesign of a Caribbean academic library web site: a case study
Rogers, R. & Preston, H. J., 01 Oct 2009, In: OCLC Systems and Services. 25, 3, p. 200-211 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Blurring the boundaries? Information studies education and professional development in England and Wales
Broady-Preston, J. & Preston, H. J., 2007, Globalization, Digitization, Access and Preservation of Cultural Heritage. Sophia, Bulgaria: University of Sofia Press, p. 289-300 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding (Non-Journal item)
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Distance learning masters students in the Department of Information Studies, University of Wales, Aberystwyth: Past, present and future
Preston, H., 2005, In: Education for Information. 23, 1,2, p. 103-120 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Information management and technology strategy in healthcare: the story so far
Preston, H., 15 Jul 2005, Introducing Information Management: An Information Research Reader. Maceviciütè, E. & Wilson, T. D. (eds.). Facet Publishing, p. 178-191 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Redesigning health administration for the medical profession
Preston, H. & Jackson, F., 2003, In: Health Informatics Journal. 9, 1, p. 33- 37 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Discovering the information professional: organisational culture in a digital world
Preston, H. & Allmand, M., 2001, In: Online Information Review. 25, 6, p. 388-396 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Highly Commended award 2009, journal article
Preston, H. (Recipient), 31 Jan 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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