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The Public Librarian's Guide to Answering Health Questions

The Public Librarian's Guide to Answering Health Questions

Paperback

Health GeneralGeneral Reference

PREORDER - Expected ship date October 26, 2026

ISBN13: 9798892552561
Publisher: ALA Editions
Published: Oct 26 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

It often starts with a patron's simple question. Librarians play a central role in helping people navigate information, evaluate sources, and find answers they can trust. That includes health information, something many people come to the library looking for every day. Maybe they need more information about a diagnosis, a medication, or something they came across online. Perhaps they're helping a family member with a medical issue or trying to better understand their own health. These are everyday interactions in libraries. And this book is about helping you approach them with confidence, clarity, and a strong sense of your role. You do not need a medical background to provide excellent health information service -- just the right frameworks, tools, and reassurance to apply your core skills in a health context. No matter your comfort level or prior experience, you will

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