Librarians as Creators of Open Educational Resources for Advanced Searching

Abstract:  Health librarians are increasingly authoring their own open educational resources (OERs) to teach advanced literature searching—an essential skill for evidence synthesis. These instructional materials, often created in response to gaps in existing resources, go beyond simple guides incorporating bilingual content, scaffolded exercises, knowledge checks, and video tutorials. They reflect librarians’ deep expertise and commitment to affordable, open, and high-quality learning materials. This panel will explore three librarian-led OER projects that exemplify this growing trend. Through brief presentations and a moderated discussion, panelists will share insights into the design, implementation, and impact of their work, and reflect on the broader implications of OER creation as a scholarly and pedagogical practice.