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Health Literacy and Libraries

Edited by Emily Vardell and Deborah Charbonneau

This book brings together a diverse range of scholars and practitioners working at the nexus of health literacy work in libraries. This engaging resource presents a practical and accessible guide to meet the needs of librarians, health literacy researchers, and information and service professionals seeking to address health literacy needs in their communities. Through chapters offering multiple perspectives on the topic, the book covers specific types of literacy, such as mental health literacy and health insurance literacy, as well as timely applications, such as health misinformation. Chapters in this compilation also feature health literacy and the following communities: LGBTQ+, Latinx, Black, and Immigrants, Refugees, and Migrants. The book is full of numerous examples, thoughtful advice, and discussions addressing the challenges of working with adolescents and young adults, older adults, and parent caregivers of children with rare diseases. Each chapter starts with “Key Messages'' synthesizing the main points and concludes with a proposed set of “Discussion Questions'' to inspire further reflection and to facilitate health literacy conversations. Overall, the up-to-date coverage of health literacy in various contexts explored throughout the book will be beneficial to a range of stakeholders interested in health literacy work.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 352 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
978-1-5381-8078-5 • Hardback • April 2024 • $145.00 • (£112.00)
978-1-5381-8079-2 • Paperback • April 2024 • $65.00 • (£50.00)
Series: Medical Library Association Books Series
Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General

Deborah H. Charbonneau is professor and chair of the MLIS Program in the School of Information Sciences at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Deborah completed her PhD in Sociology at Wayne State University. Prior to joining the faculty, she worked as a health sciences librarian and she holds a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research interests include health literacy, accessibility, and scholarly communication issues. She currently teaches courses in library management, health informatics, research methods, and information policy.

Emily Vardell is associate professor in the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University. Her research interests focus broadly on information behavior, including health insurance literacy. She earned her PhD from the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Library Science degree from Texas Woman’s University. Prior to pursuing her PhD, she worked as a health sciences librarian, and she continues to be an active member of the Medical Library Association.

Preface

Part I: Introductory Information

Chapter 1: A History of the Term Health Literacy in the United States

Jeffrey Coghill

Chapter 2: Measurements of Health Literacy

Emily Vardell and Julie Schiavo

Part II: Types of Health Literacy

Chapter 3: Health Insurance Literacy: Definitions, Models, and Impact

Camille S. McKenzie and Emily Vardell

Chapter 4: Mental Health Literacy and Responsive Librarianship

Megan Fritche and Denise Shereff

Chapter 5: Health Literacy & Health Misinformation: A Multi-Dimensional Relationship

Amanda Haberstroh and Brynne Campbell Rice

Part III: Health Literacy in Community Contexts

Chapter 6: Health Literacy and LGBTQ+ communities

Gregg A. Stevens and Susan Swogger

Chapter 7: Latinx Communities and Health Literacy during COVID-19

Nora Franco and Brenda Linares

Chapter 8: Developing Health Literacy in Black Communities

Andrea M. Hayes

Chapter 9: Role of public libraries in health literacy education in China

Bing Nie and Ting Wang

Chapter 10: Health Literacy and Immigrants, Refugees, and Migrants: An Overview

Margie Sheppard, Katie Pierce-Farrier, and Bennie Finch

Chapter 11: Health Literacy Assessment and Refugees

Obianuju Aliche and Margaret Sullivan

Chapter 12: Health Literacy and Older Adults

Angela Murrell

Chapter 13: Health Literacy and Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)

Lesley Farmer, Jill R. Kavanaugh, and Shawn Steidinger

Chapter 14: Empowering Parent Caregivers: Libraries and Mobile Health in Rare Disease Information Access

Ting Wang, Brady Lund, and Bhavana Inuganti

Part IV: Health Literacy and Different Types of Libraries

Chapter 15: Health Literacy and Academic Health Sciences Libraries

Laura Wright, Amy Corder, Jess Saunders, and Aundria Parkman

Chapter 16: Public Libraries and Health Literacy

Maggie Shawcross, Noah Lenstra, David Brown, and Barbara Alvarez

Chapter 17: Hospital Libraries

Elizabeth Fox and Michele Mason-Coles

Part V: Health Literacy in Practice

Chapter 18: Reading Clubs: Having Health Conversations in Libraries

Darlene Kaskie, George Strawley, and Kristi Torp

Chapter 19: Health Misinformation Instruction for Medical Professionals and Students

Ian Roberts, Stacy Brody, Rachel Brill, and Kelsey Cowles

Chapter 20: Creating Education to Promote Health Literacy

Emily Petersen, Caroline De Brún, and Carrie Adams

Chapter 21: Health Literacy and Informed Consent in Clinical Research

Gina Genova, Dani LaPreze, and Vida Vaughn

Chapter 22: Digital Health Literacy Training and Citizen Science Programming

Stefania Acosta Ramirez, Jennifer Giffin, and Brittney Thomas

Chapter 23: Partnerships for Health Literacy: Information Access, Training, and Programs

Deborah Charbonneau, Christine D'Arpa, and Sandra Belz

Index

About the Editors and Contributors

Health information can literally save lives. Librarians can play a major role in providing current, reliable, evidence-based information for patients and the general public. This volume provides an overview of health literacy and a framework for the various ways that libraries and librarians can interact with communities to keep them informed. The book is divided into five sections. The introduction covers the history of the term health literacy in the United States and the ways that health literacy is measured. Sections two and three look at the types of health literacy (health insurance, mental health, misinformation) and various communities (LGBTQ, Latinx, Black, immigrants/refugees/migrants), along with their needs. It also addresses teens and young adults, older adults, and the parents of children with rare diseases, suggesting ways to empower these groups with the necessary knowledge to deal with their health issues. Section four discusses the roles academic and health sciences libraries, public libraries, and hospital libraries can play in promoting health literacy and notes the importance of partnerships. The last section looks at health literacy in practice and suggests ideas for providing training and education: book club discussions, continuing education, classes for medical students and health care practitioners, and digital training. The authors also note the importance of support for informed consent in clinical practice and research. This is a useful book for health sciences and information studies collections.


— Booklist


Editors Vardell and Charbonneau have compiled a comprehensive resource for librarians seeking to address health literacy needs in their respective communities. Using case studies and first-hand experiences, a group of subject-expert contributors skillfully incorporate a variety of perspectives about the importance of health literacy and outreach to often-overlooked groups. The book focuses on the experiences of wide-ranging populations, with chapters dedicated to communities like LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants, and aging adults. The strategies for promoting and approaching health literacy, such as reading clubs, health misinformation instruction, and partnerships for health literacy programs, are refreshing and timely. The clearly organized book makes it easy to locate specific topics of interest. A critical exploration of meeting users where they are and creating new pathways to health literacy success. This valuable resource highlights information professionals’ crucial role in helping users acquire health literacy skills to enhance their quality of life, physical well-being, and mental health. Highly recommended for academic libraries, public libraries, and health care institutions committed to improving health literacy.


— Library Journal


Interview with Vardell and Charbonneau, editors of Health Literacy and Libraries: https://lucidea.com/blog/interview-with-vardell-and-charbonneau-editors-of-health-literacy-and-libraries/

Health Literacy and Public Libraries webinar: https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1177



Health Literacy and Libraries

Cover Image
Hardback
Paperback
Summary
Summary
  • This book brings together a diverse range of scholars and practitioners working at the nexus of health literacy work in libraries. This engaging resource presents a practical and accessible guide to meet the needs of librarians, health literacy researchers, and information and service professionals seeking to address health literacy needs in their communities. Through chapters offering multiple perspectives on the topic, the book covers specific types of literacy, such as mental health literacy and health insurance literacy, as well as timely applications, such as health misinformation. Chapters in this compilation also feature health literacy and the following communities: LGBTQ+, Latinx, Black, and Immigrants, Refugees, and Migrants. The book is full of numerous examples, thoughtful advice, and discussions addressing the challenges of working with adolescents and young adults, older adults, and parent caregivers of children with rare diseases. Each chapter starts with “Key Messages'' synthesizing the main points and concludes with a proposed set of “Discussion Questions'' to inspire further reflection and to facilitate health literacy conversations. Overall, the up-to-date coverage of health literacy in various contexts explored throughout the book will be beneficial to a range of stakeholders interested in health literacy work.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 352 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
    978-1-5381-8078-5 • Hardback • April 2024 • $145.00 • (£112.00)
    978-1-5381-8079-2 • Paperback • April 2024 • $65.00 • (£50.00)
    Series: Medical Library Association Books Series
    Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General
Author
Author
  • Deborah H. Charbonneau is professor and chair of the MLIS Program in the School of Information Sciences at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Deborah completed her PhD in Sociology at Wayne State University. Prior to joining the faculty, she worked as a health sciences librarian and she holds a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research interests include health literacy, accessibility, and scholarly communication issues. She currently teaches courses in library management, health informatics, research methods, and information policy.

    Emily Vardell is associate professor in the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University. Her research interests focus broadly on information behavior, including health insurance literacy. She earned her PhD from the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Library Science degree from Texas Woman’s University. Prior to pursuing her PhD, she worked as a health sciences librarian, and she continues to be an active member of the Medical Library Association.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Preface

    Part I: Introductory Information

    Chapter 1: A History of the Term Health Literacy in the United States

    Jeffrey Coghill

    Chapter 2: Measurements of Health Literacy

    Emily Vardell and Julie Schiavo

    Part II: Types of Health Literacy

    Chapter 3: Health Insurance Literacy: Definitions, Models, and Impact

    Camille S. McKenzie and Emily Vardell

    Chapter 4: Mental Health Literacy and Responsive Librarianship

    Megan Fritche and Denise Shereff

    Chapter 5: Health Literacy & Health Misinformation: A Multi-Dimensional Relationship

    Amanda Haberstroh and Brynne Campbell Rice

    Part III: Health Literacy in Community Contexts

    Chapter 6: Health Literacy and LGBTQ+ communities

    Gregg A. Stevens and Susan Swogger

    Chapter 7: Latinx Communities and Health Literacy during COVID-19

    Nora Franco and Brenda Linares

    Chapter 8: Developing Health Literacy in Black Communities

    Andrea M. Hayes

    Chapter 9: Role of public libraries in health literacy education in China

    Bing Nie and Ting Wang

    Chapter 10: Health Literacy and Immigrants, Refugees, and Migrants: An Overview

    Margie Sheppard, Katie Pierce-Farrier, and Bennie Finch

    Chapter 11: Health Literacy Assessment and Refugees

    Obianuju Aliche and Margaret Sullivan

    Chapter 12: Health Literacy and Older Adults

    Angela Murrell

    Chapter 13: Health Literacy and Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)

    Lesley Farmer, Jill R. Kavanaugh, and Shawn Steidinger

    Chapter 14: Empowering Parent Caregivers: Libraries and Mobile Health in Rare Disease Information Access

    Ting Wang, Brady Lund, and Bhavana Inuganti

    Part IV: Health Literacy and Different Types of Libraries

    Chapter 15: Health Literacy and Academic Health Sciences Libraries

    Laura Wright, Amy Corder, Jess Saunders, and Aundria Parkman

    Chapter 16: Public Libraries and Health Literacy

    Maggie Shawcross, Noah Lenstra, David Brown, and Barbara Alvarez

    Chapter 17: Hospital Libraries

    Elizabeth Fox and Michele Mason-Coles

    Part V: Health Literacy in Practice

    Chapter 18: Reading Clubs: Having Health Conversations in Libraries

    Darlene Kaskie, George Strawley, and Kristi Torp

    Chapter 19: Health Misinformation Instruction for Medical Professionals and Students

    Ian Roberts, Stacy Brody, Rachel Brill, and Kelsey Cowles

    Chapter 20: Creating Education to Promote Health Literacy

    Emily Petersen, Caroline De Brún, and Carrie Adams

    Chapter 21: Health Literacy and Informed Consent in Clinical Research

    Gina Genova, Dani LaPreze, and Vida Vaughn

    Chapter 22: Digital Health Literacy Training and Citizen Science Programming

    Stefania Acosta Ramirez, Jennifer Giffin, and Brittney Thomas

    Chapter 23: Partnerships for Health Literacy: Information Access, Training, and Programs

    Deborah Charbonneau, Christine D'Arpa, and Sandra Belz

    Index

    About the Editors and Contributors

Reviews
Reviews
  • Health information can literally save lives. Librarians can play a major role in providing current, reliable, evidence-based information for patients and the general public. This volume provides an overview of health literacy and a framework for the various ways that libraries and librarians can interact with communities to keep them informed. The book is divided into five sections. The introduction covers the history of the term health literacy in the United States and the ways that health literacy is measured. Sections two and three look at the types of health literacy (health insurance, mental health, misinformation) and various communities (LGBTQ, Latinx, Black, immigrants/refugees/migrants), along with their needs. It also addresses teens and young adults, older adults, and the parents of children with rare diseases, suggesting ways to empower these groups with the necessary knowledge to deal with their health issues. Section four discusses the roles academic and health sciences libraries, public libraries, and hospital libraries can play in promoting health literacy and notes the importance of partnerships. The last section looks at health literacy in practice and suggests ideas for providing training and education: book club discussions, continuing education, classes for medical students and health care practitioners, and digital training. The authors also note the importance of support for informed consent in clinical practice and research. This is a useful book for health sciences and information studies collections.


    — Booklist


    Editors Vardell and Charbonneau have compiled a comprehensive resource for librarians seeking to address health literacy needs in their respective communities. Using case studies and first-hand experiences, a group of subject-expert contributors skillfully incorporate a variety of perspectives about the importance of health literacy and outreach to often-overlooked groups. The book focuses on the experiences of wide-ranging populations, with chapters dedicated to communities like LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants, and aging adults. The strategies for promoting and approaching health literacy, such as reading clubs, health misinformation instruction, and partnerships for health literacy programs, are refreshing and timely. The clearly organized book makes it easy to locate specific topics of interest. A critical exploration of meeting users where they are and creating new pathways to health literacy success. This valuable resource highlights information professionals’ crucial role in helping users acquire health literacy skills to enhance their quality of life, physical well-being, and mental health. Highly recommended for academic libraries, public libraries, and health care institutions committed to improving health literacy.


    — Library Journal


Features
Features
  • Interview with Vardell and Charbonneau, editors of Health Literacy and Libraries: https://lucidea.com/blog/interview-with-vardell-and-charbonneau-editors-of-health-literacy-and-libraries/

    Health Literacy and Public Libraries webinar: https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1177



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