Introduction to Health Reference: Responding to Health Questions at Your Library [for San Diego County]
Class Experience Level
Beginner, Intermediate

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Learn how to respond to health reference questions with information sources and best practices for the general public.

This session is intended for library workers in San Diego County (CA), including San Diego Circuit Libraries though all are welcome to attend.

Objectives:

  • Follow ethical and effective practices for responding to library users' health information questions

  • Identify reliable health information sources at the layperson level

  • Explain the importance of teaching evaluation skills to library users as a means of counteracting health misinformation

  • Recognize resources for building resilience to health misinformation in San Diego County

Class Resources:
Evaluating Health Information Checklist
Intro to Health Reference Slides
Health Reference Resources

Class Recording

Class Details

Date(s): April 27, 2022
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM EDT
Platform: Webex
CE Credits: 0.00
Class Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate
This class is sponsored by Region 5.

Class Contacts

Host/Instructor: Emily Hamstra, Carolyn Martin
Technical Assistance:

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