The roles of library liaisons in a problem-based learning (PBL) medical school curriculum: a case study from University of New Mexico.
The relationships between problem-based learning (PBL) curricula and libraries have generated a substantial number of journal articles, but few have addressed the importance of the interaction between health science libraries and PBL curricula. This article attempts to contribute to this dimension through a description of the roles of library liaisons. First we describe the evolution of the liaison roles beginning 2 years prior to the implementation of a PBL curriculum. We then describe the core responsibilities of liaisons at the University of New Mexico (UNM) with mention of other innovative roles developed by some liaisons.
Eldredge
J D
JD
Health Sciences Center Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131-5686, USA.
Teal
J B
JB
Ducharme
J C
JC
Harris
R M
RM
Croghan
L
L
Perea
J A
JA
D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016245:Librarians; D007993:Libraries, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009516:New Mexico; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012380:Role; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration; D000078329:Workforce