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Goals, objectives, and competencies for reference service: a training program at the UCLA Biomedical Library.

R J Walters, S J Barnes

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association

|April 1, 1985

Summary

This medical library internship program trains library students in reference services. It offers hands-on experience and flexible training to meet diverse needs.

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Area of Science:

Library and Information Science
Biomedical Librarianship

Background:

The UCLA Biomedical Library collaborates with the UCLA Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
A medical library internship program is offered to second-year library school students.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the goals, objectives, competencies, and training guidelines for a medical library internship.
To detail the structure of the reference services section within the internship program.

Main Methods:

The internship includes reference desk experience.
Training incorporates online searching, group discussions, and assigned readings.
Interns also gain experience training new staff members.

Main Results:

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Specific competencies and training guidelines have been established for reference services.
The program structure accommodates varying trainee interests and abilities.

Conclusions:

The medical library internship program provides comprehensive training in reference services.
Flexibility in training ensures individual needs and abilities are addressed.