A full revolution: offering 360 degree library services to clinical clerkship students.
In their third year, medical students transition from the classroom to the hospital. Librarians can ease this transition from assignment-based to patient-based information needs, and at the University of Iowa this takes many forms. Preparation begins in the second year with foundational instruction. Customized electronic resource centers aid in selection of specialized resources; demonstrations at clerkship orientations promote these centers; attending morning reports show a librarian on the clinical team; and exercises assess the ability to find quality answers quickly. This combination has improved the students' searching facility and their comfort with library staff. Data show student resource selection became varied and appropriate, although understanding of study designs is suboptimal. Feedback has been positive from both students and faculty. While these techniques have been successful, they are only the first step in an evolving program.
Skhal
Kathryn J
KJ
Clinical Education, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa, Hardin Library, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. kathryn-skhal@uiowa.edu
D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D019090:Case Management; D002982:Clinical Clerkship / Q000379:methods*; D003200:Computer User Training; D016206:Databases, Bibliographic; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education; D005246:Feedback; D006801:Humans; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval / Q000379:methods*; D007388:Internal Medicine / Q000193:education; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007484:Iowa; D007993:Libraries, Medical; D007999:Library Services; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D011361:Professional Competence; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012577:Schools, Medical; D013337:Students, Medical