Expanding instructional opportunities: introducing middle schools students to academic health sciences libraries
Abstract
Research and Education Librarians at Rowland Medical Library at the University of Mississippi Medical Center designed an engaging 90-minute instruction session for middle school students participating in a summer enrichment program. Librarians adapted instruction strategies to effectively reach and connect with a younger, nontraditional audience. Through active learning activities, group discussion, and a scavenger hunt activity, students learned about academic health sciences libraries and strengthened information evaluation skills.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Library Science and Information Literacy
Library Science and Administration
Web and Library Services
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Medical Reference Services Quarterly
- Volume
- 45
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 171–180
- Publication date
- 16 March 2026
- Language
- EN