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An Overview Of Information Instruction In Hospital Libraries In Spain, Alice Stokes, Maria Sobrido-Prieto, Uxia Gutierrez-Couto, Antonia Maria Fernandez-Luque
An Overview Of Information Instruction In Hospital Libraries In Spain, Alice Stokes, Maria Sobrido-Prieto, Uxia Gutierrez-Couto, Antonia Maria Fernandez-Luque
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Introduction: Information instruction is essential to providing support for clinical care, teaching and research in hospitals. In the international literature, little has been published about this function of hospital libraries in Spain. This study examines the education activities of Spanish hospitals. Methods: A questionnaire about staff, education activities and institutional recognition was distributed via email to Spanish hospital libraries. The data was analysed in February 2023. Results: 84% of libraries provide education activities. The average number education staff is 1.3. Common instruction topics are database searching, citations, researcher identity and scientific journals (quality, impact and publication standards). 83% of libraries …
Library Support Of Mobile Resources During Clinical Clerkships, Jeanene C. Light, Alice Stokes, Laura L. Haines
Library Support Of Mobile Resources During Clinical Clerkships, Jeanene C. Light, Alice Stokes, Laura L. Haines
University Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications
In response to frequent use of mobile devices among medical students, Dana Medical Library at the University of Vermont provided mobile resource support to medical students preparing for clerkships. The librarians offered group instruction, individual assistance, and an online subject guide. These activities were assessed through evaluations, web statistics, and a survey. Survey questions gathered data on access to mobile devices, use of library-licensed mobile resources, and benefits and barriers to use in the clinical setting. The majority of survey respondents believed access to mobile resources improved their clerkship experience and contributed to comparable educational experiences across clerkship sites. Researchers …