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Partnering to Analyze Selection of Resources by Medical Students for Case-Based Small Group Learning: A Collaboration between Librarians and Medical Educators |
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| Authors: | Julie K Gaines Lindsay Blake Gail Kouame Kathy J Davies Darra Ballance V Thomas Gaddy |
| Institution: | 1. AU/UGA Medical Partnership, Athens, Georgia, USA;2. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA;3. Greenblatt Library, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Abstract: | Librarians and medical educators analyzed the quality of information resources used by first- and second-year medical students in their case-based small group learning summaries. Librarians provided instruction on using library resources and gave formal feedback to students about appropriate resources for basic science and clinical questions. The team found that students used a high number of clinical and basic science journal articles and textbooks with a number of factors influencing their resource choices. The study demonstrates numerous areas where librarians can play a key role in assisting students to find and assess information to answer clinical questions. |
| Keywords: | Case-based learning competency-based education embedded librarians information resources library instruction medical education small group learning |