The health sciences librarian in medical education: a vital pathways project task force.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The Medical Education Task Force of the Task Force on Vital Pathways for Hospital Librarians reviewed current and future roles of health sciences librarians in medical education at the graduate and undergraduate levels and worked with national organizations to integrate library services, education, and staff into the requirements for training medical students and residents.

Methods

Standards for medical education accreditation programs were studied, and a literature search was conducted on the topic of the role of the health sciences librarian in medical education.

Results

Expectations for library and information services in current standards were documented, and a draft standard prepared. A comprehensive bibliography on the role of the health sciences libr

SUBMITTER: Schwartz DG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2759163 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature