This invited speaker program will focus on health disparities and the progress made so far. In particular, it will focus on what medical librarians and libraries can do to help. The invited speaker for this program is John Ruffin, director of the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities. He is a well-respected leader and visionary in the field of health disparities. He has devoted his professional life to improving the health status of minority populations in the United States and to developing and supporting educational programs for minority researchers and health care practitioners. His success has been due in large part to his ability to motivate others and gain the support of key individuals and organizations, as well as to his expertise in strategic planning, administration, and development of numerous collaborative partnerships.
Sponsors: Relevant Issues Sectionl; Consumer and Patient Health Information Section, Hospital Libraries Section; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Health Science Librarians SIG; African American Medical Librarians Alliance SIG; Outreach SIG; Chiropractic SIG.
Libraries' role in use of information policy (access and other information policy issues) to bridge gaps domestically and internationally will be presented.
Sponsors: Veterinary Medical Libraries Section; International Cooperation Section; Public Services Section; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Health Science Librarians SIG; Outreach SIG.
Today, the Internet has transformed the way consumer health information is distributed and who has access. Consumers have access to multiple, conflicting sources of medical information and deciphering this information calls for skills and strategies for judging the trustworthiness of a source. This program will discuss the ethics of research on medical authority and knowledge (e.g., how consumers use health information and the ethical implications of that).
Sponsors: Consumer and Patient Health Information Section; Collection Development Section; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Health Science Librarians SIG.
Web 2.0/3.0 is not just media hype. Social networking tools, virtual spaces, and other emerging technologies are changing the way libraries and the library’s primary clientele seek expertise, find information, and relate to each other. Many libraries are embracing these technologies to extend their services beyond their physical doors and static Websites. Librarians and library clientele use these tools daily to connect with each other beyond traditional face-to-face or teleconference meetings. Presented papers will demonstrate successes and lessons learned from implementation of Web 2.0/3.0 technologies to enhance library communication (externally or internally), extend library services, or connect with users and each other in new ways.
Sponsors: Educational Media and Technologies Section; Molecular Biology and Genomics SIG; Dental Section; Outreach SIG; Nursing and Allied Health Resources Section; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Health Science Librarians SIG; Corporate Information Services Section; Clinical Librarians and Evidence-Based Health Care SIG; Relevant Issues Section.
The role librarians can play in health care transparency and health quality information and its potential impact on health literacy will be presented.
Sponsors: Health Association Libraries Section; Consumer and Patient Health Information Section; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Health Science Librarians SIG; Outreach SIG.
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