Utilization of a Librarian in a Pharmacy Laboratory Course

Med Ref Serv Q. 2020 Oct-Dec;39(4):334-343. doi: 10.1080/02763869.2020.1826188.

Abstract

This report describes utilization of a librarian in a pharmacy laboratory course over two academic years. Library instruction evolved from a simple drug information review session to case-based, hands-on instruction, collaboratively taught with pharmacy faculty. Additionally, LibChat, an online chat service, was piloted in the pharmacy laboratory course so the librarian could be available to students at their point-of-need. Development of the drug information review sessions across both years, student utilization of LibChat, lessons learned, and ideas for improvement for future iterations of the course are described.

Keywords: Case-based instruction; drug information; laboratory; librarian; pharmacy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Curriculum*
  • Education, Pharmacy / organization & administration*
  • Faculty, Pharmacy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intersectoral Collaboration*
  • Librarians*
  • Libraries, Special / organization & administration*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Students, Pharmacy*
  • United States
  • Young Adult