We talk to our doctors and our pharmacists, we watch TV programs and read books, and many of us turn to the Internet when we need health information.
But do you know if you are getting reliable information from the websites you access? Did you know that the library lets you have access to health databases online from any computer – not only the ones in the library? Or that the library has excellent sources in print where you can find out more about diseases, conditions and medications?
Find out more about what the library offers and how to evaluate information from the Internet by attending a special workshop on Tuesday, February 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the library. This will be a presentation (not a hands-on class), giving an overview of library health databases, some of the top health websites on the Internet, and print sources available in the library. It will be presented by Jan Dempsey, Assistant Library Director.
Pre-registration is required so give us a call at 753-1042 to sign-up and let us know if you need wheelchair accessibility.
If there is interest, we will soon be offering one-on-one 60 minute confidential training sessions on how to access health information. Contact Jan Dempsey at the library for more information.
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