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Consumer Health Information at the Grassroots Level
Alison Clement MLIS, AHIP
Marshall Community Health Library
Cameron Park, CA
El Dorado County, California
Marshall Community Health Library
Solo Librarian
Our Consumer Health Library
55+ information & public computer alcove
Resources for children and families
A comfortable place to find health information
How we survive—and thrive
The library serves community patrons and the medical staff
The Wow Factor
A changing environment
Best practices research
Effects of the economy on the health library: Patron use
Pre-appointment research--Maximize value of doctor’s visit
Effects of the economy on the health library: Demand for mental health, preventive & alternative medicine
Mental health resources
Complementary therapies / nutrition
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, professional version
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, Professional Version
http://www.naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/
Grants
Good sources of information on available grants:
http://foundationcenter.org http://nnlm.gov/mcr/bhic/
(BHIC Web Log)
Very useful: the BHIC Web LogFunding Roundup and archives
Community Relationships
Community Volunteer ProgramLibrary volunteers -- 95 hours per
month
Referrals to Health & Mental Health Support Groups
Community health classes & agencies
Publicity
Good communication with local media
Use the media…
More Community Relationships
Physicians
Our library’s mission: …to improve communication between healthcare consumers and providers…
Remind your community physicians that you are there for them and for their patients
Reliable sources of information
#1 source of online for patron inquiries: Medlineplus.gov
Patient education resources
And our most important relationship…
Relationship with our Public Library
http://www.eldoradolibrary.org/
Relationship with El Dorado County Library
Shared catalog
Referrals
Tours & training for branch librarians
ILL system
Our local public libraries keep our flyers on their information
desks
Alison ClementCommunity Health LibrarianMarshall Community Health Library3581 Palmer Dr., Suite 101
ph. : (530) 626-2778
email: [email protected]