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1983
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- Consumer Health Information Services. CE 638. Rees, Alan M. Course Descriptions Course Objectives Library Collection Development Library Cooperation Library Education Library Material Selection Library Networks Library Planning Library Role Library Services Medical Libraries Professional Continuing Education Reference Services User Needs (Information) This course text outlines the objectives and content for a professional continuing education course on consumer health information (CHI) services. Topics covered include: (1) trends in medical consumerism and self-health care; (2) health information needs of consumers; (3) the role of the library in CHI, including legal ramifications; (4) collection development and material selection; (5) reference tools and techniques; (6) other CHI services; (7) networking and library cooperation; (8) community linkages, public relations, and funding; (9) training of library personnel; and (10) suggestions on starting a CHI service. A 52-item bibliography is included. (MES)