Examination of the impact of information-skills training on the academic work of health-studies students: a single case study.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the impact of information-skills training on the academic studies of student midwives. Objectives include ascertaining whether student confidence increases, learning experiences are enhanced and academic standards are improved.


METHODS
A student midwives' discussion group at a higher education institution, plus an in-depth interview with the students' course leader.


RESULTS
Students reported increased confidence in using library and information resources. Appropriate and timely information-skills training embedded into health-studies curricula can lead to students becoming independent and lifelong learners, as well as improving the standard of their academic work.


CONCLUSIONS
Information skills for health-studies curricula in higher education can be developed and delivered collaboratively by both library and academic staff. This can have very positive effects on both student perceptions and experiences and standards of teaching and learning.
Appleton
Leo
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Learning Resources, Hugh Baird College of Further Education, Bootle, Liverpool, UK. leo.appleton@hughbaird.ac.uk
D000328:Adult; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards*; D004739:England; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval / Q000379:methods; D007993:Libraries, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018966:Library Materials / Q000458:organization & administration; D008880:Midwifery / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards*; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires