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IS41840

Academic Year 2025/2026

Health Info Users and Services (IS41840)

Subject:
Information Studies
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Information & Comms Studies
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Robert Ferguson
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Information professional play an important role in accessing, organising, interpreting, and applying health information by a wide variety of users. This module introduces students to the field of health librarianship and examine the core competencies of health information professionals. Topics covered by this module include health information search and reference services, health information management and technologies, health literacy and instruction, evidence-based practice and systematic reviews, and health library leadership and management.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

Articulate the core skills and competencies of information professionals in health related roles and settings.

Understand recent trends and developments in health information infrastructure and technologies.

Conduct and evaluate advanced literature searches using health information databases to address user needs.

Develop familiarity with regulations and metadata standards that govern the management and use of health information.

Plan, coordinate, and deliver health information services for diverse user groups.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

36
Autonomous Student Learning

65
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures, case-based learning, task-based learning, peer and group work, critical writing

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Group Work Assignment: In this assignment, students will work in small groups to develop and execute a search strategy like those used for systematic reviews on a health-related topics using health information databases. Week 6 Graded No
35
 No
Group Work Assignment: Working in small groups, students will create and present a library subject guide on a health-related topic that includes authoritative, grey, and consumer health resources. Week 9 Graded No
35
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Working individually, students will review competencies for health information professionals and reflect on current and future professional development opportunities. Week 12 Graded No
15
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Active participation in site visits, information skills labs, and in class activities. Week 4, Week 7, Week 10 Graded No
15
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Fri 10:00 - 11:50
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