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1Hage Geingob Campus, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|May 18, 2026
Summary
The University of Namibia Library
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Library Science
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- The Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum was updated to align with competency-based education.
- The University of Namibia Library collection's adequacy was previously unevaluated against this new curriculum.
- Ensuring library resource alignment is crucial for supporting pharmacy student competency development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the University of Namibia Library's collection alignment with the updated Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum.
- To assess the adequacy and responsiveness of library resources for competency-based pharmacy education.
Main Methods:
- Curriculum mapping was employed to analyze resource alignment.
- A policy-based adequacy ratio of 1:20 was utilized for quantitative assessment.
- Key subject areas within the pharmacy curriculum were reviewed.
Main Results:
- Strong alignment was found in anatomy, pharmacology, microbiology, and pharmaceutical practice.
- Two core microbiology texts exceeded adequacy thresholds.
- Applied pharmaceutical practice, compounding, and dispensing resources were slightly below adequacy targets.
- Gaps were identified in pharmaceutics, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutical calculations.
Conclusions:
- While generally aligned, specific areas require enhancement to fully support the curriculum.
- Addressing identified gaps necessitates improved collaboration between librarians and faculty.
- Increased investment in digital and open-access resources is recommended to bolster the collection.
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