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Evaluation of library service to rural physician associate program students
Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|October 1, 1976
Summary
Medical students in rural programs need better library support. A new library service program, offering computer bibliographies and photoduplication, was positively evaluated and will continue.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Library Science
- Rural Health
Context:
- The Rural Physician Associate Program in Minnesota offers unique educational experiences for medical students.
- Existing local library resources were insufficient to adequately support the program's specific needs.
- This created a gap in essential information access for participating students.
Purpose:
- To address the inadequacy of local library resources for the Rural Physician Associate Program.
- To establish a dedicated library service program tailored to the needs of medical students in a rural setting.
- To improve access to information and support the educational objectives of the program.
Summary:
- A new library service program was developed, focusing on computer-based bibliographies and photoduplication services.
- These services were implemented to bridge the resource gap identified in the local library.
- The program aimed to provide targeted information support crucial for rural medical education.
Impact:
- The initiated library service program received positive evaluations from the medical students.
- The successful outcomes have led to the decision to continue and expand the service.
- This initiative demonstrates a successful model for supporting specialized educational programs in underserved areas.