Background: Data reports from the Association of American Medical Colleges and Liaison Committee on Medical Education show that many Medical Schools are in the process of either planning or implementing curriculum changes. As Medical Education curriculum evolves, libraries must respond to these changes through strategic evaluation of pre-existing library collections as well as the consideration and evaluation of new resources. By taking an instruction-focused view of collections and vice-versa, this project examines how Medical School Libraries can collaborate both internally and with external departments to assess curriculum needs, review existing resources and address gaps to bolster student success in Medical Education.
Description: In anticipation of an Undergraduate Medical Education curriculum revision emphasizing clinical experience and condensing basic sciences instruction, Librarians specializing in Education and Collections Management worked together to identify all existing library-licensed resources in support of the existing curriculum. Meetings with stakeholders representing Pre-Clerkship and Clerkship education to review this content and determine alignment with the revised curriculum identified a need for expanded resources to support content memorization and exam preparation, as well as resources to support clinical experiences and address emerging topics. Using criteria developed from these conversations, pertinent resources were identified and informed recommendations for the purchase of new materials were made. This talk will briefly describe our process for taking inventory, gathering feedback, evaluating potential resources, and promoting changes made to support new curricula.
Conclusion: The needs articulated by students and faculty informed purchasing decisions for curriculum-aligned electronic resources, with a strong focus on resources that support self-assessment and exam preparation. This project also resulted in enhanced communication; both between different units within the library as well as promotion of library resources supporting Undergraduate Medical Education to faculty and students.
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