Improving Accessibility of Anatomy Physical Study Aids

Authors

Michael Hopwood, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Dorothy Berenbrok, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Timberlyn Weber, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Abby L. Adamczyk MLIS, AHIP, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

5-1-2025

Comments

Presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association (MLA).

Abstract

Background

Physical anatomy models are a valuable tool for student learning.^1-3 The Scott Memorial Library, an academic health sciences library, houses a total of 240 anatomy models in 75 different forms (e.g., hand, arm and shoulder, whole torso, etc.) at the service desk. These models are used by students across the health professions including medicine, physician assistants, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Previously, library catalog records were the only way to find a list of available models. These catalog records were not comprehensive, did not use a consistent naming system, and did not contain images of the models. This created a poor discovery experience. In an effort to make the models more visible and accessible to students, a new guide to the models was developed.

Recommended Citation

Hopwood, Michael; Berenbrok, Dorothy; Weber, Timberlyn; and Adamczyk, Abby L. MLIS, AHIP, "Improving Accessibility of Anatomy Physical Study Aids" (2025). Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations. Paper 60.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/aisrpubs/60

Language

English