Uncertain how library collaboration might benefit your course, degree program, lab, or clinical work? Reach out to your librarian or email the HBLS team at HealthSciLibrarians@brown.edu. If you already have specific educational support in mind, please fill out the Instruction Request Form.
Curricular Integration
HBLS librarians work closely with instructors to incorporate research skills and library resources into courses. We frequently provide instruction on topics highly relevant to health sciences education, such as:
- Literature searching (PubMed, BruKnow, other library databases)
- Managing citations
- Principles of evidence synthesis
- Using point-of-care tools
- Accessing consumer health resources
- Presenting research
Asynchronous Learning
HBLS offers asynchronous, interactive modules that students and researchers can use to learn about or review essential research skills. As capacity allows, and with plenty of advance notice, HBLS librarians can work with you to develop customized or course-specific modules. HBLS research guides also provide asynchronous instruction and resources on numerous topics, including searching PubMed and citation management.
Workshops
HBLS librarians offer workshops throughout the academic year to provide education to students, faculty, and staff. Past workshops have covered such topics as systematic review methodology, citation management, complying with funder mandates, and data management plans. Workshops are widely publicized via Today@Brown, the University Events Calendar, and school or departmental newsletters.
Orientations
Orientations are an ideal way to introduce new cohorts to the Library and its resources. During orientations, our goal is to make students aware of the ways the Library can support them throughout their educational experience. Contact your librarian or use the Instruction Request Form below to request an orientation session or invite a librarian to participate in larger orientation events.