Format: Webinar, original date October 21, 2015
Hosted by: WebJunction
Length: 1 hour
Misinformation about health abounds in today’s info-glutted environment. What is the role of public libraries in addressing issues of accurate health information? Public libraries are uniquely positioned to contribute to healthy communities by providing informed access to reliable health information. This panel presentation provides an overview of the field of public health, highlighting innovative health promotion initiatives at public libraries, and covering training and funding resources for health-related library outreach and programming. Join the conversation about building your community’s health literacy.
Presented by: Lydia N. Collins, Anita Kinney, and Christian Minter