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![“[The librarian] suggested a few
books but I’m not going to bother
because everything I look at is too
old.”
“What you get on the shelf is the
stuff that people don’t want to
borrow.”
Reference & User Services Quarterly, 2010; 49(3): 239-252.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/nnlmrila-170602105121/75/Connecting-Communities-to-Health-31-2048.jpg)
![“Bless her, [the librarian] didn’t
have a clue what she was looking for
really,
but she found all the information
that I needed.”
Reference & User Services Quarterly, 2010; 49(3): 239-252.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/nnlmrila-170602105121/75/Connecting-Communities-to-Health-34-2048.jpg)
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Connecting Communities to Health
The document discusses the evolution of library services related to health information from public and hospital libraries to the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. It highlights the importance of access to up-to-date health resources, professional development opportunities, and the role of librarians in providing guidance in health information seeking. Key takeaways also include the significance of consumer health materials, safe practices in alternative medicine, and the need for continuous engagement in health topics.
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- 1. Margot Malachowski, MLS,AHIP National Network of Libraries of Medicine Rhode Island Library Association Conference, June 2017
- 2. Public libraries(1996-2008) Hospital library (2008-2016) National Network of Libraries of Medicine— New England (current)
- 3. Health InformationReference Health Topics (multiple languages) Find a Doctor Integrative Medicine Free Professional Development Opportunities Funding Resources and Ideas for Community Health Engagement
- 4. Suzie: Send itto Me Isaac: I’ll find it Myself Robert: Research it for Me Hannah: Help Me, Teach Me
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- 24. Time isa great healer (earaches, back pain) Rituals of healing are very powerful Chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture are relatively safe, when using qualified practitioners Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is an effective adjunct to physical treatments
- 25. Talk withyour doctor Before trying herbs, vitamins, supplements— learn about potentially dangerous or troublesome interactions Listen to your body
- 30. “When the libraryvisitors who took part in the interviews were asked about the most important resources the library provides in support of health information seeking, most said ‘books’.” “I’m not sure if that’s what their job is”: Consumer health information and emerging “Healthwork” roles in the public library. Roma Harris, Flis Henwood, Audrey Marshall, and Amanda Burdett. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 2010; 49(3): 239-252.
- 31. “[The librarian] suggesteda few books but I’m not going to bother because everything I look at is too old.” “What you get on the shelf is the stuff that people don’t want to borrow.” Reference & User Services Quarterly, 2010; 49(3): 239-252.
- 32. Toss mostmaterials older than five years Exceptions: Anatomy books Grief & emotional support Medical & translation dictionaries Classics (herbal)
- 33. Recommended CoreList of Books and Journals for Alabama Public Libraries (Alabama Health InfoNet) My list from Consumer Health Library (Baystate Health) Consumer and Patient Health Information Section (CAPHIS) of the Medical Library Association http://www.mlanet.org/
- 34. “Bless her, [thelibrarian] didn’t have a clue what she was looking for really, but she found all the information that I needed.” Reference & User Services Quarterly, 2010; 49(3): 239-252.
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