Informatics Instruction: An Informal Needs Assessment Survey

Abstract

Instruction is a competency included in the Medical Library Association’s list of professional competencies for health sciences librarians, and is often included in many job requirements in this field. However, few opportunities for formal training are available, leaving most librarians to learn how to teach effectively on the job. This column examines some of the literature surrounding pedagogy for medical informatics librarians and invites readers to identify their needs for training as instruction librarians via an informal survey.

KEYWORDS:

• Pedagogy
• Informatics instruction

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Catherine Pepper

Catherine Pepper ([email protected]) is Associate Professor and Coordinator of Library Field Services in the Medical Sciences Library at Texas A&M University, 3950 North A.W. Grimes Blvd., Rm. S316A, Round Rock, TX 78665 USA.