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    Medical librarianship is evolving, requiring self-directed adult learning. This paper explores strategies to enhance learner autonomy and proposes an agenda for educational program development.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Librarianship
    • Adult Education
    • Professional Development

    Background:

    • The medical librarianship profession is undergoing rapid transformation.
    • Effective professional performance is increasingly tied to the educational initiatives of self-directed adult learners.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine strategies that foster self-directed learning among medical librarians.
    • To provide a foundation for developing improved educational programs in the field.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of strategies for skills development.
    • Review of organizational learning principles.
    • Examination of learner-based decision-making models.
    • Exploration of alternative teaching methodologies.

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    Main Results:

    • Identified key strategies supporting self-directed learning in medical librarianship.
    • Highlighted the importance of learner autonomy in professional competence.
    • Provided a framework for educational program redesign.

    Conclusions:

    • Educational programs for medical librarians must adapt to promote self-directed learning.
    • A proactive agenda is needed to redesign and develop future-focused educational initiatives.