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Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library & information services
Danger of health misinformation online, long a concern of medical
and public health professionals, has come to the forefront of
societal concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless of their
motives, creators and sharers of misinformation promote
non-evidence-based health advice and treatment recommendations, and
often deny health methods, measures, and approaches that are
supported by the best evidence of the time. Unfortunately, many
infrastructural, social, and cognitive factors make individuals
vulnerable to misinformation. This book aims to assist information
and health professionals and educators with all phases of
information provision and support, from understanding users'
information needs, to building relationships, to helping users
verify and evaluate sources. The book can be used as a textbook in
library and information science programs, as well as nursing,
communication, journalism, psychology, and informatics programs.
The book, written from the e-health literacy perspective, is unique
in its nuanced approach to misinformation. It draws on psychology
and information science to explain human susceptibility to
misinformation and discusses ways to engage with the public deeply
and meaningfully, fostering trust and raising health and
information literacy. It is organized into three parts. Part I: The
Ecology of Online Health Information' overviews the digital health
information universe, showing that misinformation is prevalent,
dangerous, and difficult to define. Part II: Susceptibility to
Misinformation: Literacies as Safeguards addresses factors and
competencies that affect individual vulnerability and resilience.
Part III: Solutions focuses on education and community engagement
initiatives that help the public locate and evaluate health
information. Chapters within the three Parts discuss technological
innovation and social media as posing novel risks as well as
presenting novel solutions to helping the public connect with high
quality information and building trusting relationships among the
public and information and health professionals.
Deep in the Somerset countryside, the Combe Pomeroy village library
hosts a monthly book club. Ruth the librarian fears she's too old
to find love, but a discussion about Lady Chatterley's Lover makes
her think again. Aurora doesn't feel seventy-two and longs to
relive the excitement of her youth, while Verity is getting
increasingly tired of her husband Mark's grumpiness and wonders if
their son's imminent flight from the nest might be just the moment
for her to fly too. And Danielle is fed up with her cheating
husband. Surely life has more in store for her than to settle for
second best? The glue that holds Combe Pomeroy together is Jeannie.
Doyenne of the local cider farm and heartbeat of her family and
community, no one has noticed that Jeannie needs some looking after
too. Has the moment for her to retire finally arrived, and if so,
what does her future hold? From a book club French exchange trip,
to many celebrations at the farm, this is the year that everything
changes, that lifelong friendships are tested, and for some of the
women, they finally get the love they deserve. Judy Leigh is back
with her unmistakable recipe of friendship and fun, love and
laughter. The perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French,
Dee Macdonald and Cathy Hopkins. Readers love Judy Leigh: 'Loved
this from cover to cover, pity I can only give this 5 stars as it
deserves far more.' 'The story's simply wonderful, the theme of
second chances will resonate whatever your age, there's something
for everyone among the characters, and I do defy anyone not to have
a tear in their eye at the perfect ending.' 'With brilliant
characters and hilarious antics, this is definitely a cosy read
you'll not want to miss.' 'A lovely read of how life doesn't just
end because your getting old.' 'A great feel-good and fun story
that made me laugh and root for the characters.' Praise for Judy
Leigh: 'Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting' Miranda
Dickinson 'Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from
over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins bestselling author of The Kicking
the Bucket List 'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life...
a wonderful escapade' Fiona Gibson
Deep in the Somerset countryside, the Combe Pomeroy village library
hosts a monthly book club. Ruth the librarian fears she's too old
to find love, but a discussion about Lady Chatterley's Lover makes
her think again. Aurora doesn't feel seventy-two and longs to
relive the excitement of her youth, while Verity is getting
increasingly tired of her husband Mark's grumpiness and wonders if
their son's imminent flight from the nest might be just the moment
for her to fly too. And Danielle is fed up with her cheating
husband. Surely life has more in store for her than to settle for
second best? The glue that holds Combe Pomeroy together is Jeannie.
Doyenne of the local cider farm and heartbeat of her family and
community, no one has noticed that Jeannie needs some looking after
too. Has the moment for her to retire finally arrived, and if so,
what does her future hold? From a book club French exchange trip,
to many celebrations at the farm, this is the year that everything
changes, that lifelong friendships are tested, and for some of the
women, they finally get the love they deserve. Judy Leigh is back
with her unmistakable recipe of friendship and fun, love and
laughter. The perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French,
Dee Macdonald and Cathy Hopkins. Readers love Judy Leigh: 'Loved
this from cover to cover, pity I can only give this 5 stars as it
deserves far more.' 'The story's simply wonderful, the theme of
second chances will resonate whatever your age, there's something
for everyone among the characters, and I do defy anyone not to have
a tear in their eye at the perfect ending.' 'With brilliant
characters and hilarious antics, this is definitely a cosy read
you'll not want to miss.' 'A lovely read of how life doesn't just
end because your getting old.' 'A great feel-good and fun story
that made me laugh and root for the characters.' Praise for Judy
Leigh: 'Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting' Miranda
Dickinson 'Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from
over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins bestselling author of The Kicking
the Bucket List 'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life...
a wonderful escapade' Fiona Gibson
The forming and nurturing of new partnerships and collaborations is
a critical component of librarianship. Academic libraries have a
long history of collaboration within the library, across their
institutions, and in their local communities. However, forming new
partnerships can be time-consuming, and at times frustrating,
leaving important opportunities, connections, and projects
unrealized. Cases on Establishing Effective Collaborations in
Academic Libraries presents case studies on effective
collaborations in a variety of settings with different objectives,
staffing levels, and budgets that have proven to be successful in
creating and maintaining strong and productive partnerships. It
identifies and shares the role of the academic library in
developing effective partnerships and collaborations within
academia and the broader community. Covering topics such as
controlled digital lending, research computing, and college
readiness enhancement, this premier reference source is a vital
resource for librarians and libraries, consortiums, university
administrators, students and educators of higher education,
community leaders, researchers, and academicians.
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