Description
- a historic overview of the consumer health movement and how it intersects with public libraries;
- guidance on finding and evaluating the best print, electronic, and app-based health information sources, with advice on keeping up to date;
- an in-depth look at collaborative efforts to provide and sponsor simple health-related activities in public libraries, spotlighting programs in action at libraries across the county;
- instructions on creating, planning, preparing, marketing, and evaluating a public library health program;
- discussions of important issues surrounding health information provision efforts, including patron privacy and liability concerns; and
- guidelines for public libraries' role in public health efforts, including disaster preparedness.
Book Information
ISBN 9780838916278
Author Mary Grace Flaherty
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint ALA Editions
Publisher American Library Association