Past Ebling/HSL Grants

Title: Access to Electronic Health Information for the Public: A Prototype for Public Librarians and the Citizens of Wisconsin

Granting Agency: National Library of Medicine subcontract [NO1-LM-6-3523] funded through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region

Date: January 2000 - March 2001?

Award Amount: $39,995

Goal(s) of the Project:

1. Public Librarians will be able to assist patrons more efficiently and effectively in searching for consumer health information

2. Public Libraries are able to offer workshops to their users

3. HSL librarians increase familiarity with electronic consumer health resources and information needs of consumers

4. Formalize referral network between HSL and public libraries

5. Collect data from which an improved project can be developed and extended

Page last updated: August 27, 2007
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