The Wilson Dental Library has gathered information and resources for students and facilitators participating in the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Curriculum. Below you will find links to relevant resources that will help guide you through your learning needs.Good Place to StartPBL Learning Needs Research ChecklistThis step-by-step checklist will provide you with a process for using library resources to complete your PBL Learning Needs research.Available for print or download.PBL Research GuidesPBL Research Guides for individual cases and subjects have been developed for you by the librarians at the Wilson Dental Library. Guides for individual PBL cases focus on the first year cases for DDS and ASPID students. There are not guides for every PBL case, but other resources listed below contain helpful information for all PBL cases.PBL: Verna Williams Research GuidePBL: Bob Lewin Research GuidePBL: Jane Burke Research GuidePBL: Jacqueline Doe Returns Research GuidePBL: The Programmer Who Couldn't Eat Research GuidePBL: Leilani’s Partial Edentulism Research GuidePBL: Linda’s Improved Smile Research GuidePBL: Rita Has a Cough Research GuidePBL: Morning Blues Research GuidePBL: Boris Porovich Research GuidePBL: Victoria Strikes in January Research GuidePBL: To Serve Man Research GuidePBL: Gene Dahlite Research GuidePBL: Joe's Stuffy Nose Research GuidePBL: Burr K.T. Wright Research GuidePBL: Retired Runner Research GuidePBL: Virginia Ovine Research GuidePBL Citations GuideAll Dentistry Research GuidesRecommended Textbooks PBL facilitators and the Wilson Dental Library have curated a list of textbooks recommended for all PBL cases. The list is organized alphabetically by subject and information about textbook format (available in print or online) is included.List of Recommended Textbooks for PBLReserve TextbooksRecommended print textbooks are held on reserve at the Wilson Dental Library. These books can be checked out. Some exceptions apply. Please email wdl@usc.edu for more information.Ebook DatabasesAccess MedicineClinical KeyR2 Digital LibraryStat! RefPBL Citation Format For PBL Learning Need Packets, you are required to use a citation format created by Ostrow faculty designed to help PBL facilitators locate your references. View the PBL Citations Guide for examples of common PBL references types in the required format. Sources for ImagesIf you are searching for images to include in your Learning Needs packet, it is recommended you use one of the sources listed on the library's Multimedia Resources (Health Sciences) guide.PBL Guidelines and PresentationsOstrow Guidelines and presentations regarding PBL.Guidelines for PBL Process AssessmentLearning Needs Construction (Dr. Margarita Zeichner David)Introduction to Library Resources and Services (Jennifer Silverman)PBL Resource Selection (Jennifer Silverman)PBL Learning Needs Research Checklist Presentation (Jennifer Silverman)Ostrow Case Library Ostrow Case Library- Available on the Ostrow intranetLibrary Resources TutorialsPBL Resources Video Playlist - The playlist includes a series of videos on how to search for information across multiple health sciences ebooks in ClinicalKey, AccessMedicine, R2 Library, and Stat!Ref & a video on using the PBL Learning Needs Research Checklist.USC Health Sciences Libraries Video Playlist - Librarians from the Wilson Dental Library and Norris Medical Library have created a range of video tutorials demonstrating how to access and search PubMed, how to find full-text articles, and how to use other databases. WDL Orientation TutorialLibrarians have prepared an online, self-paced library orientation for you. Learn how to navigate the library website, search for books, find resource guides and more.Wilson Dental Library OrientationHelp from the Dental LibrarianContact the librarian - visit this page to contact the dental librarian for help with a PBL learning needSchedule an appointment with the dental librarian - use this form to schedule an in-person or online appointment with the dental librarian for help with a PBL learning need.