Library as the Technology Hub for the Health Sciences

Abstract

Academic health sciences libraries have an important role in facilitating the use of technology in health sciences curricula. Serving as a technology hub, the library supports, advocates, and provides access to new technologies. The library introduces many faculty and students to new technology tools, techniques, and equipment for new multimedia creation. As the technology hub grows and expands, library personnel can provide expertise, which demonstrates the library's value in leading the exploration of new technology, including Do-It-Yourself multimedia tools, virtual reality, virtual anatomy, and 3D printing.

Keywords:

• Academic health sciences libraries
• anatomy
• curriculum support
• makerspace
• multimedia
• technology expertise
• virtual reality

Acknowledgment

The authors would like to acknowledge Erin Wimmer, for her strong dedication to educational technologies and vision for the hub and partnerships.

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Brandon Patterson

Brandon Patterson, MSI, MA ([email protected]) is Technology Engagement Librarian, Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, 10 N 1900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.

Tallie Casucci

Tallie Casucci, MLIS ([email protected]) is Assistant Librarian, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah, 295 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.

Bryan Elias Hull

Bryan Elias Hull, BS ([email protected]) is Program Manager, Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, 10 N 1900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.

Nancy T. Lombardo

Nancy T. Lombardo, MLS ([email protected]) is Librarian, Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, 10 N 1900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.