Active learning: a consideration in collection development in health sciences libraries?
ISSN: 2514-9326
Article publication date: 14 November 2022
Issue publication date: 17 February 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Active learning is an important component of medical education and information literacy instruction. The purpose of this study is to provide a preliminary investigation to determine whether health sciences librarians consider active learning when making decisions about the library collection.
Design/methodology/approach
An online survey was conducted among health sciences librarians.
Findings
Nineteen librarians completed the survey and most are not considering active learning when making collection decisions.
Originality/value
Very little literature has been published about active learning as a consideration in collection development decisions by health sciences librarians.
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Citation
Cisney, L. (2023), "Active learning: a consideration in collection development in health sciences libraries?", Collection and Curation, Vol. 42 No. 2, pp. 41-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/CC-02-2022-0009
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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