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Problem-based learning (PBL) library resources and support: survey insights from first-year dental students
1USC Libraries, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|May 28, 2026
Summary
Dental students found library resources for problem-based learning (PBL) useful, though librarian assistance was minimally utilized. This feedback informed adjustments to library instruction to better support PBL curriculum needs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Library Science
- Dental Education
Background:
- Problem-based learning (PBL) integrates patient cases into dental curricula for biomedical science education.
- PBL necessitates students actively seeking and evaluating information sources.
- Academic libraries support PBL through curated resources and librarian expertise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess first-year dental students' perceptions of PBL library resources.
- To evaluate the perceived benefits of librarian support in the PBL context.
- To identify areas for improvement in library instruction for PBL.
Main Methods:
- A feedback survey was administered to first-year dental students.
- The survey assessed the perceived usefulness of library resources and librarian assistance for PBL.
- Student responses were analyzed to understand their information-seeking behaviors.
Main Results:
- Students reported high usefulness of PBL library resources.
- A low number of students sought direct assistance from librarians.
- The data indicated a gap between resource availability and utilization of librarian support.
Conclusions:
- Library resources are perceived as valuable tools for dental students in PBL.
- Library instruction requires refinement to enhance student engagement with librarian support.
- Curriculum-integrated library services should adapt to student usage patterns.
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