Exploring librarians' practices when teaching advanced searching for knowledge synthesis: results from an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

There is little research available regarding the instructional practices of librarians who support students completing knowledge synthesis projects. This study addresses this research gap by identifying the topics taught, approaches, and resources that academic health sciences librarians employ when teaching students how to conduct comprehensive searches for knowledge synthesis projects in group settings.

Methods

This study applies an exploratory-descriptive design using online survey data collection. The final survey instrument included 31 open, closed, and frequency-style questions.

Results

The survey received responses from 114 participants, 74 of whom met the target population. Some key results include shared motivations to teach in groups, including stu

SUBMITTER: Bradley-Ridout G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11412128 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature