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Problem-based learning (PBL) library resources and support: survey insights from first-year dental students.
| Title: | Problem-based learning (PBL) library resources and support: survey insights from first-year dental students. |
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| Authors: | Silverman JA; USC Libraries, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA. |
| Source: | Medical reference services quarterly [Med Ref Serv Q] 2026 Jul-Sep; Vol. 45 (3), pp. 211-227. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 May 28. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Routledge Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8219208 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1540-9597 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 02763869 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Med Ref Serv Q Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: New York : Routledge Original Publication: [New York, N.Y.] : Haworth Press, [c1982- |
| MeSH Terms: | Students, Dental*/psychology , Education, Dental*/organization & administration , Problem-Based Learning* , Libraries, Medical*, Humans ; Curriculum ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Librarians |
| Abstract: | Problem-based learning (PBL) is part of an integrated dental school curriculum using patient cases to learn about biomedical sciences. In PBL, students must find and evaluate information sources to support their patient cases. The library supports PBL students through course-related LibGuides, recommended textbooks, and librarian assistance. A feedback survey was conducted with first-year dental students to assess their perceptions of the usefulness of PBL library resources and the benefits of librarian support. Results indicate that students found PBL resources useful and few asked for librarian assistance. Analyzing this data led to changes in library instruction. |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Assessment; LibGuides; PBL; case report; dental students; health sciences; librarian assistance; library instruction; problem-based learning; survey |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260528 Date Completed: 20260813 Latest Revision: 20260813 |
| Update Code: | 20260813 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02763869.2026.2673219 |
| PMID: | 42206525 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1540-9597 |
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| DOI: | 10.1080/02763869.2026.2673219 |