This is an interesting idea. Health and wellness questions are often top 5 reference questions in libraries at the desk, website, or on the licensed resources. This is an interesting idea to staff up for this program. I’ve seen similar ideas with other professionals in the library, including teachers for homework help after school.
In the Library, With the Stethoscope
By Meredith Schwartz (LJ)
Pima County, AZ, Public Libraryhas hired the first library nurse in the United States, as far as the library knows.Check out the LJ artricle.
Stephen
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Great idea.
See also the “Outreach” service provided by the main branch of the Edmonton Public Library: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRPbXLrKCoA&list=UU1Z066bmRNiowXTiRdREZ7A&index=2&feature=plcp
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