Health Information Services and Technology Access during and after a Disaster: Lessons Learned by Public Librarians in South Carolina

Feili Tu-Keefner; Jingjing Liu; Elizabeth Hartnett; Samantha K. Hastings

doi:10.1080/15398285.2017.1279895

Health Information Services and Technology Access during and after a Disaster: Lessons Learned by Public Librarians in South Carolina

Feili Tu-Keefner, Jingjing Liu, Elizabeth Hartnett, Samantha K. Hastings

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A situation-specific case study was conducted to identify health information services and technology access during and after the October 2015 catastrophic flooding in South Carolina. Using a framework for risk communication preparedness and implementation recommended by public health experts, this study investigates public libraries and their legitimacy as partners of public health agencies during and after a disaster. The methodology includes focus group meetings and a one-on-one interview. Preliminary results reveal essential health information and technology access needs. It is recommended that public libraries be proactively prepared to provide reliable disaster and health digital resources for adult users.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	26-39
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet
Volume	21
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15398285.2017.1279895
State	Published - Jan 2 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Digital library resources
disaster preparedness
health information
natural disasters
public libraries

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Health(social science)

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