Staff Bio
Brandon Kennedy, MLIS
Health Information Strategist, Region 3
Brandon Kennedy (He/They) is the Health Information Strategist for the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) - Region 3 at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Brandon graduated with his Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from the University of Missouri under the Catalysts for Community Health Grant. This grant allowed him to participate in an experiential and field-based learning environment to provide health resources to underserved and underrepresented communities through library services. This led him to create a comprehensive guide for Colorado residents with information on viable LGBTQ+ Health organizations in the state and nationwide. Brandon's professional interests involve: LGBTQ+ Health, health literacy in underserved communities, and community outreach. As a Health Information Strategist in Region 3 Brandon looks to work with Community Health Workers and public health organizations to address health literacy within the region.
Classes I Teach
| Event Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Promotion of Digital Access & Literacy among People who Use Substances | Digital literacy is now being recognized as a social determinant of health. It is often defined as the varying ability of both children and adults to use digital technologies and understand their risks. This presentation will review research on the effects of lower digital literacy on health outcomes and quality of life in populations experiencing substance use in the St.Louis, Missouri area. |
| Providing Mental Health Information at Your Library | Responding to questions involving topics on mental health is challenging even for the most experienced librarian. In this 1-hour webinar, participants will learn how to effectively respond to requests for mental health information at their libraries. |
