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  • Library and Information Science
  • Medical Education
  • Digital Communication

Background:

  • Academic libraries utilize social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter for user engagement.
  • Traditional social media may not offer the direct communication channels needed for specialized academic support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the effectiveness of Slack as a communication tool for a health sciences librarian.
  • To assess Slack's utility in connecting with the inaugural class of a medical school.

Main Methods:

  • A health sciences librarian at Spokane Academic Library implemented Slack for communication with medical students.
  • Slack was used for posting library announcements, updates, and facilitating individual student queries.

Main Results:

  • Slack facilitated direct communication between the librarian and medical students.
  • The platform served as an effective medium for disseminating library information and addressing student concerns.

Conclusions:

  • Slack offers a valuable digital workspace for academic libraries to enhance communication and collaboration with specific user groups, such as medical students.
  • This approach can improve information access and user support in health sciences libraries.