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Public Libraries as Public Health Messengers
WebAccording to the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Survey, there are over 9,000 public libraries located in the United States and over 96% of Americans live within a public library service area [1]. Public libraries are viewed as trusted members of local communities and sources of quality health information.
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Health Happens in Libraries Part I: Public Libraries Promote Health
WebJust as public libraries are about more than books, health is about more than healthcare. Partnerships between public libraries and community health stakeholders address disparities in access to health information and services by providing inclusive entry points to reliable and relevant health resources and support. Access to and meaningful …
Health Happens in Libraries Part II: Programs
WebOCLC is a global library cooperative that provides shared technology services, original research and community programs for its membership and the library community at large. In 2013, OCLC partnered with ZeroDivide, a technology impact consulting firm, to launch Health Happens in Libraries. Health Happens in Libraries …
Beyond Self-Care for Library Staffers
WebPhysical self-care is taking care of one’s physical body through eating healthy foods, drinking water, exercising, and getting the proper amount of sleep. Spiritual self-care includes attending a religious service, spending time in nature, practicing meditation/mindfulness, performing regular acts of kindness, or keeping a gratitude journal.
Promoting Healthy Lives in the Library
WebWe all know the traditional library is changing. We are inundated with articles on makerspaces, new and innovative program ideas, and the concept of libraries as third place. Another great way for libraries to be involved in their communities is through providing information and programs on health, as well as creating partnerships with other …
Advancing Equity in Black Birthing Health: Leveraging NNLM …
WebThe NNLM actively supports public libraries in addressing health disparities and disseminating maternal health information to their communities. For the third year in a row, NNLM will host events in support of Black Maternal Health Week. In this post, we will share events and health information resources for information professionals and provide …
Promoting Healthy Communities: Connecting Public Libraries with …
WebWhether they’re searching the Internet, watching television, or browsing social media, Americans are bombarded with information related to their health, but the messages they’re receiving may not be understandable, reliable, or even credible. Faced with confusing medical terminology, conflicting reports, and a constantly changing …
Knowing the Health Consumer
WebThe Medical Library Association’s Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) second core competency is “Know the Health Consumer.”. It is important for us to define consumer health and health literacy and make clear the role of the library in helping the health consumer. Defining Consumer Health. Health is an …
Health and Wellness at the Library
WebThe London (Canada) Public Library is working intensively with its YMCA to develop a new Southwest Community Centre, scheduled to open in Fall 2018. The new shared facility is being described as a “one-stop-shop for learning, playing, and healthy living: Imagine a place where everyone in a community comes together to learn, play, …
Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches and …
WebIn recent years, complementary and integrative health approaches have surged in popularity as individuals seek holistic and personalized methods to enhance their well-being. From acupuncture and herbal medicine to yoga and mindfulness meditation, these practices offer potential benefits that resonate with many people.
Protecting Library Workers : The Ongoing Battle for the Health and
WebIn conclusion, consensus across the literature underscores a critical reality: existing safety frameworks within libraries are inadequate. Despite libraries’ efforts to stay abreast of evolving societal trends, insufficient adaptation to safeguard both employees and visitors against emerging risks has been evident.
Graphic Medicine and Public Libraries: A Tool for Health Literacy
WebIn 2007, Ian Williams, a medical doctor and author/illustrator of The Bad Doctor, brought the idea together under the umbrella term of “graphic medicine,” defining it as “the intersection between the medium of comics and the discourse of healthcare.”. In other words, graphic medicine is comics that have a health, wellness, or disease
Helping a Community Coping with Loss and Grief
WebOver half a million Americans have died from COVID-19 in almost a year. It is an enormous loss for our country and deeply felt in every community. Public libraries are in a prime position to help community members dealing with these tragic losses and many are already doing great work in this area.
Health Hazards of Librarianship: Not Just Paper Cuts
WebOne of my colleagues used to say: “We get to work in the candy store.” Indeed, many outside the profession may read the title of this article and joke: Health hazards of librarianship? Like what, paper cuts or falling off book ladders? However, as the COVID-19 pandemic brought to light, there are health risks entailed by all front line …
Take ‘em Back: The Importance of Proper Prescription Drug Disposal
WebDrug-take-back programs safely dispose of medicines by burning them (MedlinePlus, 2022). The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) hosts the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in April and October each year. The program offers anonymous disposal of unneeded drugs at over 4,000 locations. The aim is to provide a safe, …
Libraries Address the Digital Divide with Telehealth
WebBridging the digital divide is one of the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s (NNLM) national initiatives. Per the NNLM website, “[t]he goal of this national initiative is to promote technology and digital equity, digital literacy, and telehealth through long-term partnerships and collaborations that will bring access to online health information to communities …
Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach
WebAccording to the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), individual trauma results from an event, a series of events, or a set of circumstances experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening and that has lasting adverse effects …
The Veterans Health Library: Helping Veterans Stay Well and Well
WebThe Veterans Health Library provides an overview of its contents and functions and has a list of frequently asked questions. You can also contact the My HealtheVet Help Desk via the online form or by calling 1-877-327-0022. The Help Desk is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am – 8 pm EST.
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