Dental Librarian Co-Creates a Micro-Credentialing Program for Dental and Dental Hygiene faculty

Emily Harris, MLIS, Augusta University Dental Librarian, in partnership with the Dental College of Georgia (DCG), recently concluded a successful Micro-Credential Program designed to enhance the research and writing skills of dental and dental hygiene faculty. The six-session program covered a range of critical topics, including: advanced literature searching, research appraisal, citation management, leveraging AI tools for academic purposes, and scientific writing.

Photo, L-R: Dr. Veerinder Pannu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences; Professor Ashley Christman, Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene; Emily Harris, Medical Librarian and Instructor, Dr. Lisa Marin, Assistant Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; Professor Erin Boyleston, Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene; Dr. Barry Hammond, Professor in Department of General Dentistry; Dr. Fred Rueggeberg, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences. / AU Libraries

Faculty participants actively engaged in hands-on activities and content-related assignments, demonstrating growth in their abilities. The program aims to equip faculty members with the essential tools to conduct rigorous research and produce high-quality scholarly work.

The inaugural cohort will be recognized at the upcoming DCG Faculty Forum on Dec. 17. Individuals interested in future iterations of this valuable program are encouraged to contact Emily via email (emiharris@augusta.edu).