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. 1998 Jul;86(3):340–345.

Problem-based learning in a health sciences librarianship course.

A Dimitroff 1, A M Ancona 1, S B Beman 1, A M Dodge 1, K L Hutchinson 1, M J LaBonte 1, T L Mays 1, D T Simon 1
PMCID: PMC226380  PMID: 9681169

Abstract

Problem-based learning (PBL) has been adopted by many medical schools in North America. Because problem solving, information seeking, and lifelong learning skills are central to the PBL curriculum, health sciences librarians have been actively involved in the PBL process at these medical schools. The introduction of PBL in a library and information science curriculum may be appropriate to consider at this time. PBL techniques have been incorporated into a health sciences librarianship course at the School of Library and Information Science (LIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to explore the use of this method in an advanced Library and Information Science course. After completion of the course, the use of PBL has been evaluated by the students and the instructor. The modified PBL course design is presented and the perceptions of the students and the instructor are discussed.

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