Integrating diversity,equity, and inclusion principles into instruction: Case studies from the University of Florida's Health Science Center Libraries |
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| Authors: | Jane Morgan-Daniel MLIS AHIP Hannah F Norton MS AHIP Mary Edwards MLIS EdD Lauren Adkins MLIS AHIP |
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| Institution: | 1. Community Engagement and Health Literacy Librarian, University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries, Gainesville, Florida, USA;2. Chair, Health Science Center Library – Gainesville, University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries, Gainesville, Florida, USA;3. Liaison and Reference Librarian, University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries, Gainesville, Florida, USA;4. Pharmacy Liaison Librarian, University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries, Gainesville, Florida, USA |
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| Abstract: | Librarians at the University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries have begun to intentionally incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into teaching during design, implementation, and evaluation. This article uses four case studies to provide an overview of the librarians' approaches to inclusive teaching (1) an annual workshop for Physical Therapy students on the intersection between DEI, health literacy, and patient education; (2) a librarian-taught one-credit course for public health students, which was revised to create a more inviting syllabus and integrate elements of universal design; (3) an annual project for first year medical students highlighting health disparities and community resources; and (4) piloting the application of critical librarianship principles in library standalone sessions on database searching and reference management. Suggestions are provided for other librarians who are interested in developing a culture of inclusive teaching in their own libraries. |
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| Keywords: | case reports education and training health literacy instructional design libraries health science literature searching patient education students health students medical United States of America |
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