Librarians Advancing Health Literacy

Libraries and librarians have always been champions and resources for advancing research and practice in health literacy. Health sciences librarians have a long history of involvement in patient education, providing health information written for consumers or the general public, and advocating for clear health communication between providers and patients and their families. The Librarians Advancing Health Literacy interest group will encourage librarians of all types to provide information and assistance to consumers and the general public, as well as health professionals, to reduce health disparities and strengthen health literacy skills and practice.