Health Info NEPA: A Case Study in Applying Continuing Education Skills

Abstract

This article traces the development of a consortium-based consumer health information site that grew out of a continuing education program and which focuses on local health concerns. The article discusses the key steps in the project, challenges, and lessons learned.

KEYWORDS:

• Collaboration
• consumer health
• Internet
• multitype library projects
• professional development
• Web 2.0

Acknowledgments

This article is based on a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association, Washington, D.C., May 23, 2010. Other participants in the poster creation and the web project include Amanda Avery, Jo-Ann Babish, Suzanne Bolig, Sr. Elizabeth Brandreth, Michelle Burwinkel, Bridget Conlogue, Elaine Curry, Vicki Frisino, Al Ghormoz, Theresa Holly, Sharon Hrabina, Lisa Mu, Joanne Muellenbach, and Mary Jo Sedon.

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Notes on contributors

Barbara L. Nanstiel

Barbara L. Nanstiel, MSE, MS, AHIP ([email protected]) is Pharmacy Librarian, Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing, Wilkes University, 84 W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766.

Rosemarie K. Taylor

Rosemarie K. Taylor, MALS, MBA, AHIP ([email protected]) is Manager, Library Services, Wyoming Valley Health Care System, 575 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764.

Linda S. Jones

Linda S. Jones, MLS ([email protected]) is Medical Librarian, Wyoming Valley Health Care System, 575 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764.