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Peer training in expert searching: the observation effect.

Dorice L Vieira1, Kathel Dunn

  • 1Ehrman Medical Library New York University School of Medicine 550 First Avenue New York, New York 10016, USA. Vieira@library.med.nyu.edu

Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA
|February 3, 2005
PubMed
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Observing colleagues

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Area of Science:

  • Library and Information Science
  • Information Retrieval
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Librarians conduct literature searches.
  • Effective search strategies are crucial for information retrieval.
  • Continuous skill development is necessary for librarians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate peer observation as a training method for librarians.
  • To determine if observing search processes enhances search skills.
  • To assess the impact of shared search experiences on librarian performance.

Main Methods:

  • A shared email account was utilized for collaborative literature searching among public services librarians.
  • Three questionnaires were administered to gather librarian feedback on the shared-search process.
  • Data from questionnaires were analyzed to assess the effectiveness of the peer-training model.

Main Results:

  • The shared-search process demonstrably improved search effectiveness.
  • Observation of colleagues' search results significantly influenced librarian performance.
  • Peer observation was identified as a key factor in enhancing search skills.

Conclusions:

  • Peer observation offers an easily implementable and effective training model for librarians.
  • This collaborative approach helps maintain and update librarians' search skills.
  • Shared search experiences foster continuous professional development in information retrieval.

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