Abstract
A partnership to improve access to health information via an urban public library system was established in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2011. A multiyear project was outlined that included an information needs assessment, a training class for public library staff, information kiosks at library branches for delivering printed consumer health materials, and a series of health-related programming. The partnership evolved to include social service and community organizations to carry out project goals and establish a sustainable program that met the health and wellness interests of the community.
Highlights
A partnership to improve access to health information via an urban public library system was established in St
Hands-on training session for St. Louis Public Library (SLPL) staff on health information resources, (3) deploy health information kiosks at strategic public library locations, and (4) develop a series of health-related programs to be hosted at SLPL
SLPL provided the connection to the underserved populations that Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities (PECaD) was trying to reach. n Becker Library and PECaD staff provided training and support to enhance SLPL librarians’ ability to provide credible and reliable health information. n PECaD provided funding to support Becker Library staff in its work with SLPL to develop a needs assessment and librarian training class
Summary
An electronic survey of SLPL staff was conducted across all locations to gather information about the types of health questions received and to gauge staff interest in attending training on credible health information resources. The survey featured 14 questions and had a 95% response rate (60 out of 63 completed and useable surveys). Results indicated that over 86% of the SLPL staff believed their patrons would benefit from greater exposure to consumer health information, and an overwhelming number of staff was interested in learning more about current health information resources
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