Expanding instructional opportunities: introducing middle schools students to academic health sciences libraries

Research and Education Librarians at Rowland Medical Library at the University of Mississippi Medical Center designed an engaging 90-minute instruction session for middle school students participating in a summer enrichment program. Librarians adapted instruction strategies to effectively reach and connect with a younger, nontraditional audience. Through active learning activities, group discussion, and a scavenger hunt activity, students learned about academic health sciences libraries and strengthened information evaluation skills.