Medical Libraries and Problem Based Learning: New Challenges and Opportunities

This article explores the changing role of the medical library and librarians in the context of problem-based learning in terms of fives aspects － impacts on medical libraries, library instruction, technology, the collection, and the new role of the librarians. For the libraries, the role change process is ongoing rather than a single event. The medical school and the library must collaborate and interact in the areas of curriculum design, communications, and library user education. In addition, administrative supports such as budgets, staffing, and the building space of the library are always in demand.