Dissertation Information for David S. Ginn NAME: - David S. Ginn
DEGREE:
- Ph.D.
DISCIPLINE:
- Library and Information Science
SCHOOL:
- University of Pittsburgh (USA) (1996)
ADVISORS: - Margaret M. Kimmel
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: - Stephen Almagno - Patricia C. Mickelson - Ellen Detlefsen
MPACT Status: Fully Complete
Title: Library participation in the problem-based learning curricula of medical schools: Perceptions of library directors and medical school administrator-educators
Abstract: In the past decade, a growing number of medical schools have revised their curricula to emphasize problem-based learning (PBL). Medical Librarians have responded to this shift in curricula and the resulting need for information, by developing programs and strategies to support PBL-related information needs.
This study investigated the extent and nature of medical library involvement in PBL and the perceptions of that involvement by Administrator-Educators and Library Directors. Library Directors and Administrator-Educators at U.S. and Canadian academic medical centers were surveyed to assess library involvement in PBL, knowledge of involvement, and the relationship between involvement and perception. The survey was also designed to identify important information resources and the key individuals having the greatest impact on library involvement. Study design and methodology allowed for the statistical analysis and comparison of responses from three groups: Librarians, Administrator-Educators, and Librarians and Administrator-Educators (matched pairs) from the same institution.
Study results demonstrated a range of involvement by Medical Librarians in the PBL curricula of their schools. Analysis of matched pairs from the same institution indicated that overall assessment, or knowledge of library involvement in PBL, was lower for Administrator-Educators. Perception of library involvement and role was rated moderate to very high by both groups, however Librarians were significantly more likely to consider that PBL involvement had enhanced the image of the library or the Librarian. Faculty Facilitators were identified by both groups as the most important information resource, while the Librarian's teaching role was considered more important by Librarians. The study identified Course Directors and Associate Deans as having the greatest effect on library involvement and being the preferred choices as contact people with whom to discuss PBL. The study suggests that an opportunity exists for Administrator-Educators to have greater knowledge of Librarians' involvement in the PBL curriculum. Administrator-Educators perceive that library involvement in PBL has had a positive impact, however Librarians' perception of positive impact is greater.
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