Making Libraries Essential the HIP Way.

Paznekas, Susan J.; Stephan, Sandra S.

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Publication Date: 1995

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Making Libraries Essential the HIP Way.

Paznekas, Susan J.; Stephan, Sandra S.

Public Libraries, v34 n6 p352-55 Nov-Dec 1995

Describes the Health Information Project, a plan created by the Maryland State Department of Education that allows residents to obtain health information from public libraries. Examples of patron situations involving health questions illustrate the plan's main elements: collection development, staff training, networking with community agencies, and marketing and publicity. (JMV)

Descriptors: Community Development, Library Collection Development, Library Personnel, Library Role, Library Services, Marketing, Pilot Projects, Public Agencies, Public Libraries, Publicity, Training, User Needs (Information)

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