Class Experience Level
Beginner
This class is no longer accepting registrations
This hands-on class will cover the health information seeking behavior of consumers and the role of the librarian in the provision of health information for the public. Come learn about the evolution of consumer health, health literacy and the e-patient. Participants will leave equipped with knowledge of top consumer health sites. We will discuss creative ideas for health information outreach. The class will wrap up with an opportunity to explore effective marketing approaches and develop an elevator speech.
Objectives:
This class teaches you the basics of providing consumer health information at your library. We will cover:
Challenges of providing consumer health information
Planning a consumer health service
Consumer health on the internet
The reference interview
Ethics
Outreach
Project development / marketing
Class Details
Date(s): June 7, 2021 - June 25, 2021
Time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM EDT
Platform: Moodle
CE Credits: 4.00
CE Categories: CHIS Level 1, CHIS Level 2
Class Experience Level: Beginner
This class is sponsored by Region 4.
Class Contacts
Contact the NNLM Training Office for more information.
Can't join us live?
Register anyway and you'll receive the recording after the event.