Caitlin McClurg|Susan Powelson|Eddy Lang|Fariba Aghajafari|Steven M. Edworthy
Evaluating effectiveness of small group information literacy instruction for <scp>U</scp>ndergraduate <scp>M</scp>edical <scp>E</scp>ducation students using a pre? and post?survey study design
University of Calgary|University of Calgary|University of Calgary|University of Calgary|University of Calgary
undergraduate medical education ume programme university calgary threeyear programme strong emphasis small group learningthe purpose study determine whether librarian led small group information literacy instruction closely integrated course content faculty participation without hands component effective means convey ebm literacy skillsfive 15minute ebm information literacy sessions delivered three librarians 12 practicing physician led small groups 15 students students asked complete online survey sessions data analysis performed simple descriptive statisticsa total 144 160 students responded presurvey 112 students answered postsurvey instruction small group environment without mandatory hands component positive impact students evidencebased information literacy skills students likely consult librarian increased confidence abilities search find relevant informationour study demonstrates student engagement faculty involvement effective tools delivering information literacy skills working students small group setting outside computer classroom