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Original Articles

Evolution of an Information Literacy Curriculum for Third-Year Medical Students

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Pages 221-232 | Received 04 Mar 2011, Accepted 16 Apr 2011, Published online: 29 Jul 2011
 

Abstract

Information literacy curriculum for third-year medical students at Northwestern University has evolved over several years under the guidance of librarians at the Galter Health Sciences Library. Starting as a series of rotation-specific information resource overviews, initial evaluation and feedback led to the curriculum being developed to include more focused and interactive clinical information sessions with a quiz-based assessment. Future enhancements will include web-based self-directed learning using online tutorials, additional search exercises that mimic the on-the-go clinical environment, and better assessment of the curriculum's impact on students' information literacy and clinical search skills.

Acknowledgments

This article is based on the poster presentation “Creating Connections: Information Literacy in the Clinical Curriculum,” presented at the Medical Library Association Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., in May 2010.

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Notes on contributors

Linda O'Dwyer

Linda O'Dwyer, MA, MSLIS ([email protected]) is Communications Coordinator and Education Librarian, Galter Health Sciences Library, Northwestern University, 303 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Stephanie C. Kerns

Stephanie C. Kerns, MLS ([email protected]) is Head, Education and Outreach/Curriculum Librarian, Galter Health Sciences Library, Northwestern University, 303 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611.

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