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The librarian as tutor/facilitator in a problem‐based learning (PBL) curriculum

The librarian as tutor/facilitator in a problem‐based learning (PBL) curriculum This article describes the experiences of a librarian in a tutor/facilitator role immersed within a mainstream problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. The role of tutor might be a suitable non-traditional role for librarians. Tutoring turns out to be an entirely different role from traditional teaching. This tutor role requires practicing reciprocity, patience and commitment. This role has provided a profound understanding of the curriculum as it relates to library and informatics services, earned respect from non-librarians, and prompted one to re-think the integrated model of library instruction. Librarians willing to meet the challenges of tutoring can succeed in this non-traditional role with the many associated benefits. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Reference Services Review Emerald Publishing

The librarian as tutor/facilitator in a problem‐based learning (PBL) curriculum

Reference Services Review , Volume 32 (1): 6 – Mar 1, 2004

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2004 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0090-7324
DOI
10.1108/00907320410519414
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Abstract

This article describes the experiences of a librarian in a tutor/facilitator role immersed within a mainstream problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. The role of tutor might be a suitable non-traditional role for librarians. Tutoring turns out to be an entirely different role from traditional teaching. This tutor role requires practicing reciprocity, patience and commitment. This role has provided a profound understanding of the curriculum as it relates to library and informatics services, earned respect from non-librarians, and prompted one to re-think the integrated model of library instruction. Librarians willing to meet the challenges of tutoring can succeed in this non-traditional role with the many associated benefits.

Journal

Reference Services ReviewEmerald Publishing

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Keywords: Medical personnel; Librarians; Library facilities

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