Active learning: a consideration in collection development in health sciences libraries?
Purpose Active learning is an important component of medical education and information literacy instruction. The purpose of this study is to provide a preliminary investigation to determine whether health sciences librarians consider active learning when making decisions about the library collection. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was conducted among health sciences librarians. Findings Nineteen librarians completed the survey and most are not considering active learning when making collection decisions. Originality/value Very little literature has been published about active learning as a consideration in collection development decisions by health sciences librarians.
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2022
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Authors: | Cisney, Lori |
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Collection and Curation. - Emerald Publishing Limited, ISSN 2514-9326, ZDB-ID 2929765-5. - Vol. 42.2022, 2, p. 41-45
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Publisher: |
Emerald Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Health sciences libraries | Collection development | Active learning | Medical libraries | Collection management | Library collections |
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