Primary Poster Author
Nicole Peritore, PhD, CHES photoNicole Peritore, PhD, CHES
Assistant Professor
Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia, United States
Poster Author
Noah Lenstra, PhD, MLIS photoNoah Lenstra, PhD, MLIS
Assistant Professor
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Poster abstract: The vast infrastructure of the library system is uniquely placed to assist individuals, families and communities with health literacy through their various roles and partnerships that create opportunities for health education and other health programming. This research utilized a qualitative approach to explore and analyze how particular public libraries deliver and support health programming through 19 interviews within 3 communities. This session will illustrate various examples of health-related endeavors conducted by public libraries in the southeastern United States, relate benefits and challenges libraries encountered and lastly, suggestions for working with your local library.
#CommunityEngagement
Nicole Peritore, PhD, CHES photoNicole Peritore, PhD, CHES
Assistant Professor
Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia, United States
Poster Author
Noah Lenstra, PhD, MLIS photoNoah Lenstra, PhD, MLIS
Assistant Professor
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Poster abstract: The vast infrastructure of the library system is uniquely placed to assist individuals, families and communities with health literacy through their various roles and partnerships that create opportunities for health education and other health programming. This research utilized a qualitative approach to explore and analyze how particular public libraries deliver and support health programming through 19 interviews within 3 communities. This session will illustrate various examples of health-related endeavors conducted by public libraries in the southeastern United States, relate benefits and challenges libraries encountered and lastly, suggestions for working with your local library.
#CommunityEngagement