Remote Library Access for Pharmacy Preceptors

Abstract

Objective. To institute and evaluate the response to a program providing access to electronic library resources for pharmacy preceptors. Design. The pharmacy experiential office and the library collaborated using existing programs and technology to provide and market secure remote access for preceptors. Assessment. Preceptor participation was tracked in the experiential office, and response to the program was assessed using an online survey instrument that included questions about use of and preference for specific library resources. Three hundred thirty-four adjunct faculty members registered, representing 34% of all preceptors with active e-mail accounts. Conclusion. Preceptor participation in the program exceeded expectations. Some minor flaws in the logistics of delivering the service were identified and remedied.

Exploration of Methods Used by Pharmacy Professional Programs to Contract with Experiential Practice Sites

“…9 The value of indirect benefits, such as library resources, conference registration, continuing education programming, etc., to preceptors and/or sites is described. 4,[10][11][12] However, findings regarding the provision of direct monetary payment by pharmacy experiential programs to preceptors and/or sites is limited. 3,4 One factor to consider is that payment for experiential sites may produce an unsustainable financial burden on programs, even though the cost may be passed on to students through increases in tuition and/or fees.…”

“…For AACP meeting focus groups, we did not invite individuals from programs who had already participated during the APhA meeting to avoid overrepresentation of any single program's perspective. Participants represented pharmacy programs from the west (7), midwest (12), south (9), and northeast (7).…”

Integrative Student Learning: An Effective Team Learning Activity in a Learner-Centered Paradigm

“…As technology allows information to become more integrated and accessible, the demand to access on-line libraries is increasing for both students and preceptors. [18][19] Indeed, activities that encourage students to use online library resources promote student self-directed learning as students are encouraged to use their own knowledge to explore the available resources to enhance their learning. 20 Our School of Pharmacy follows a learner-centered paradigm that delivers a 3-year block curriculum.…”