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Improving Health Literacy, One Public Library at a Time

North Pocono Public Library (NPPL) in Moscow, Pennsylvania, has participated in several health literacy initiatives. One focused on improving access to mental health information, which was found to be lacking in northeastern Pennsylvania, according to Susan … See more

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The 48 best mental health books American Libraries …

WebThis list of mental health books includes the books I’ve seen most often recommended. And being a book person, I couldn’t resist adding some fiction books about mental health to …

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Public Health and Public Libraries American Libraries …

WebUnfortunately, according to Christian Minter, NLM Associate Fellow at Welch Library, Johns Hopkins University, 36% of adults in the US (87 million people) have basic …

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Healthy Distance American Libraries Magazine

WebCOVID-19. health care. public libraries. When the coronavirus pandemic hit tiny Pottsboro, Texas, local doctors switched from in-person to telemedicine …

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Libraries’ Next “Act” in Health During COVID-19

WebMarch 23 marked the 10-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also commonly known as Obamacare.Since its inception more than 20 million people …

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Fighting the Spread American Libraries Magazine

WebHealth librarians quell pandemic panic with webinars. When the COVID-19 pandemic started spreading throughout the US in early 2020, Jessica Daly, consumer …

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WIC, Wellness, and Libraries American Libraries Magazine

WebFor years, public librarians have engaged in health literacy by developing programs focusing on exercise, healthy eating, insurance sign-up, and financial planning. …

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Coping in the Time of COVID-19 American Libraries …

WebIllustration: Tom Deja. On March 20, American Libraries Live hosted the webinar “Libraries and COVID-19: Managing Strategies and Stress.” Moderator Dan …

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Crisis Averted American Libraries Magazine

WebLibraries’ support of teen mental health must be embedded in everyday services and start far before a crisis occurs. The teens involved in the project at FPLMA …

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Free Webinar: Libraries and COVID-19

WebThis free 90-minute webcast will be available at 11:30 a.m. Eastern on March 20. Registration is currently full, but complete event information is available here. …

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A Checkup for Checkout American Libraries Magazine

WebWith a $6,000 grant through the state’s Office of Library and Information Services, NSPL combined programming with health-based kits that patrons could check …

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Breaking the Stigma American Libraries Magazine

WebA record number of Americans committed suicide last year, and in Maryland in 2021 about half of children who said they were depressed were unable to get care.”. …

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Aging Masterfully American Libraries Magazine

WebIn 2020 and 2021, DPL offered a two-week virtual preview of NCOA’s Aging Mastery program, a 10-session course designed to familiarize participants with key …

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Libraries and Pandemic Preparedness American Libraries Magazine

WebIn Episode 95, Call Number highlights ways libraries are practicing and promoting sustainability. Segments in this episode include a visit to Chicago Public …

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Personal Care American Libraries Magazine

WebThe library spent $20,000 on the initiative in 2022 to make items like shampoo, hand wipes, lotions, clothing, and period products available to those in need. “I think the …

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Put to the Test American Libraries Magazine

WebIn Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH) approached the Delaware Division of Libraries (DDL) with a plan to distribute more than 75,000 BinaxNOW antigen …

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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire

WebIn Episode 95, Call Number highlights ways libraries are practicing and promoting sustainability. Segments in this episode include a visit to Chicago Public …

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Newsmaker: Antonia Hylton American Libraries Magazine

WebJournalist investigates mental health. Antonia Hylton speaks at the 2024 LibLearnX conference in Baltimore on January 20. Photo: EPNAC. NBC News and …

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See ALA at BEA American Libraries Magazine

WebGoing to Book Expo America, May 29–June 1 in New York? If so, come join ALA President Maureen Sullivan at two events: On May 30, Maureen will be on the panel …

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Keep Library Workers Safe American Libraries Magazine

WebA teen was convicted of murdering two librarians and injuring four others at a library in Clovis, New Mexico, on August 28, 2017. A man diagnosed with schizophrenia …

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ALA Meets with New York Publishers American Libraries Magazine

WebIn the first week of December, a delegation of leaders from the American Library Association (ALA) met—in separate meetings—with executives of Macmillan …

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Council I Ends with Minimal Action American Libraries Magazine

WebThe lone resolution on the agenda of the first session of ALA’s governing Council Sunday was postponed until the second session Monday as councilors sailed …

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