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
Grants Good sources of information on available grants: (BHIC Web Log)
Very useful: the BHIC Web Log Funding Roundup and archives
To subscribe to the BHIC Web Log:
Community Relationships Community Volunteer Program Library volunteers 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
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 Clement Community Health Librarian Marshall Community Health Library 3581 Palmer Dr., Suite 101 ph. : (530)