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Annotation: This website prompts consumers to think about building healthy plates at mealtimes and to seek more information to help them do that. Features include the MyPlate icon, which serves as the federal government's primary food group symbol. The website also provides professional and consumer information, resources, and tools for dietary assessment, nutrition education, and other nutrition information based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Content is available in English and Spanish.

Contact: U.S. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 1034, Alexandria, VA 22302-1594, Telephone: (703) 305-7600 Fax: (703) 305-3300 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cnpp.usda.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Federal initiatives, Health promotion, Information sources, Nutrition assessment, Nutrition education, Program coordination, Public policy, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This guide explains how libraries can use social media to enhance the services provided by their libraries. It describes how libraries can use tools such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and Linked-In to create and promote resources and services and to enhance the patron's library experience. The guide includes practical advice on choosing, using, and monitoring tools effectively. It explains how to obtain administrative and staff buy-in and how to write a social media policy. It discusses the concept of social capital; recommends strategies for achieving social media success; and suggests methods for evaluating social media services. Best practices and additional resources are provided.

Contact: American Library Association, 50 East Huron, Chicago, IL 60611, Telephone: (800) 545-2433 Secondary Telephone: (888) 814-7692 Fax: (312) 944-3897 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ala.org $40.00, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 978-0-8389-1067-2.

Keywords: Communication, Diffusion of innovation, Guidelines, Information sources, Internet, Library services, Model programs, Social media, Standards, Technology

Annotation: This website provides a mechanism for peer-reviewing, publishing, and disseminating products of health-related community-engaged scholarship that are in forms other than journal articles. The website contains tools and resources that can be directly downloaded or obtained from the author, typically free-of-charge. Contents include a products database that can be searched by category including allied health, biological sciences, health information management, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, social and behavioral sciences, and social work. Visitors can also search by keyword, author, title, resource type, product type, or methodological approach.

Contact: Community-Campus Partnerships for Health, University of Washington, Box 354809, Seattle, WA 98195-4809, Telephone: (206) 666-3406 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ccph.info Available from the website.

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Keywords: Community participation, Databases, Information sources, Peer review organizations, Professional training, Public health, Public private partnerships, Research

Annotation: These resources for professionals highlight key facts, materials, and websites on oral health topics. Topics include children and adolescents with special health care needs, dental caries, dental home, dental sealants, fluoridated water, fluoride varnish, Head Start, health literacy, home visiting, injury, K–12 education, mobile and portable services, nutrition, pregnancy, primary care, quality improvement, school health services, school readiness, and tobacco. Some of the materials and websites are available in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Children with special health care needs, Electronic publications, Infants, Information sources, Oral health, Pregnant women, Research, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials, Young children

Annotation: This registry and repository contains health-care-related metadata, specifications, and standards. Topics include health information technology standards, common formats, meaningful use, all-payer claims, and children's electronic health record format. Draft quality measures that are available to the public for feedback are also included.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child health, Claims, Data, Databases, Diffusion of innovation, Federal initiatives, Integrated information sources, Measures, Medical records, Public private partnerships, Quality assurance, Registries, Resources for professionals, Standards, Technology transfer, Third party payers

Annotation: This high school health and fitness education lesson plan is designed to increase student's capacity to access and evaluate quality health information. Contents include a guide to evaluating online health information, a MedlinePlus tutorial, and a case study role play. An online health information scorecard, in-class case study activity, and homework assignments are provided for handouts.

Contact: University of Washington, Center for Public Health Nutrition, 306 Raitt Hall, Box 353410, Seattle, WA 98195, Fax: (206) 685-1696 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cphn.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Evaluation methods, Health literacy, High schools, Information sources, School health education

Annotation: This report presents the National Library of Medicine's (NLM's) health disparities strategic research plan and budget for fiscal years 2009-2013. The report presents NLM's mission and vision statement and an overview of NLM's strategy for addressing health disparities. The report then discusses areas of emphasis in research, research capacity building, community outreach, information dissemination, and public health education and integration of research, research capacity building, and community outreach, dissemination, and public heath education.

Contact: National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894, Telephone: (301) 594-5983 Secondary Telephone: (888) 346-3656 Fax: (301) 402-1384 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Communities, Costs, Cultural factors, Economic factors, Education, Ethnic factors, Health, Health literacy, Information, Information dissemination, Information services, Information sources, Outreach, Public health, Racial factors, Research, Resource materials, Socioeconomic factors, Strategic plans

Annotation: This set of slides provides comprehensive access to information about how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) affects federal programs that serve infants, toddlers, and their families. Information for each program includes: an overview of the current program, the population served or eligible, the specific provisions in the ARRA, and potential ways in which programs and eligible families may use the recovery funds. The resource contains internal links to other slides in the set and external links to Web pages.

Contact: ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, 1255 23rd Street, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20037, Telephone: (202) 638-1144 Fax: (202) 638-0851 Web Site: http://www.zerotothree.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child care, Families, Federal programs, Infants, Information sources, Insurance, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Toddlers

Annotation: This paper describes a national survey about the social impact of the Internet on health care. Topics include types of Internet or traditional sources used by consumers, how information gathered is used to communicate with health professionals, and who is likely to be using which services. Contents include a summary of findings, the shifting landscape, social media and health, readers and listeners versus writers and creators, the impact of online health resources, and trends to watch.

Contact: Pew Internet and American Life Project, 1615 L Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 419-4500 Fax: 202-419-4505 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.pewinternet.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Consumer education, Health attitudes, Health literacy, Information sources, Internet, Patient education, Physician patient relations, Social media, Surveys, Trends, World Wide Web

Annotation: This paper follows from discussion at a symposium on child indicators in which experts debated the current state of federal indicators and considered new indicators in line with priorities of the new presidential administration. This paper examines the data collection programs of, and makes recommendations for, improvements in three indicator areas: early childhood and the transition to school, the transition from secondary school to adulthood, and the context in which children live.

Contact: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, 1313 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, Telephone: (773) 753-5900 Fax: (773) 753-5940 Web Site: http://www.chapinhall.org Available from the website. Document Number: ISSN: 1097-3125.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Data collection, Demography, Information sources, Measures, Statistics, Youth

Annotation: This document presents the basic knowledge that all persons graduating from an ALA-accredited master's program in library and information studies need to possess. Topics include foundations of the profession, information resources, organization of recorded knowledge and information, technological knowledge and skills, reference and user services, research, continuing education and lifelong learning, and administration and management.

Contact: American Library Association, 50 East Huron, Chicago, IL 60611, Telephone: (800) 545-2433 Secondary Telephone: (888) 814-7692 Fax: (312) 944-3897 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ala.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Administration, Continuing education, Information services, Information sources, Librarians, Library services, Management, Professional education, Technology

Annotation: This website for parents of children who attend child care programs contains current, expert information and resources about health and safety issues for young children. Content is presented within the following categories: caregiver; cleanliness; emotional health; healthy habits, illness, chronic conditions, and special needs; and safety. The web site is available in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education, University of Colorado Denver, 13120 East 19th Avenue, Mail Stop F541, P.O. Box 6511, Aurora, CO 80045, Telephone: (800) 598-5437 (598-KIDS) Fax: (303) 724-0960 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://nrckids.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child care, Child health, Child safety, Consumer education materials, Information sources, Parents, Spanish language materials, Web sites, Young children

Annotation: This book discusses health science reference and information sources in various formats. The book is organized into three sections which cover the organization and management of the reference collection, bibliographic sources, and information sources. Topics covered are bibliographic sources for monographs and periodicals; indexing, abstracting, and digital database resources; U.S. government documents and technical reports; and conferences, reviews and translations. Information is also given for the following sources: terminology, handbooks, manuals, drug information, consumer health, medical and health statistics, directories and biographical sources, history, and grants. Specific sources are cited, and evaluated. The sources covered are in print, electronic, audiovisual, and multimedia formats. Appendices include a health sciences reference collections survey, frequently occurring health statistics terms, and a vital and health statistic series. An index is provided.

Contact: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 50 East Huron, Chicago, IL 60611, Telephone: (866) 672-6657 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.neal-schuman.com Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN (13) 978-1-55570-636-4; ISBN (10) 1-55570-636-3.

Keywords: Health sciences libraries, Information sources, Libraries, Library services, Reference materials, Reference services

Annotation: This electronic resource guide outlines quality health information sources gathered by medical librarians in support of clinical and scientific decision-making by doctors, scientists, and other health practitioners responsible for the nation's health. Contents include an introduction, getting started, content evaluation guidelines, additional help, Medical Library Association (MLA) "top ten" most useful consumer health Websites, and MLA recommended Websites for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Each entry provides the Website URL and a description of the sponsoring organization.

Contact: Medical Library Association, 225 East Wacker Place, Suite 650, Chicago, IL 60606, Telephone: (312) 419-9094 Fax: (312) 419-8950 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mlanet.org/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Consumer education, Health, Information services, Information sources, Public health, Resource materials, Resources for professionals

Annotation: This standard specifies display requirements for holdings statements for bibliographic items to promote consistency in the communication and exchange of holdings information. The standard applies to holdings statements for bibliographic items in any physical or electronic medium. It may be applied to electronic resources available to an institution, either under its control, or available under other arrangements. It applies to both manual and automated means of recording holdings. It combines the previous NISO standard on serials holdings and non-serial holdings.

Contact: NISO Press Fulfillment, One North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 20201, Telephone: 301-654-2512 Secondary Telephone: 866-957-1593 Fax: 410-685-5278 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.niso.org Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 1-880124-69-6.

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Keywords: Bibliographies, Information sources, Standards

Annotation: These revised guidelines were developed to help managers, designers, and others involved in creating websites base their decisions on the most current and best available information. The guidelines are particularly relevant to the design of information-oriented sites but can be applied across a wide spectrum of sites. Researchers who investigate web design issues may also find the guidelines useful. The guidelines strive to contribute to the creation of better health and human services websites, provide quantified peer-reviewed website design guidelines, and stimulate research in areas that will influence the creation of useful websites.

Contact: U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20401, Telephone: (202) 512-1800 Secondary Telephone: (866) 512-1800 Fax: (202) 512-2104 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gpo.gov Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 0-16-076270-7.

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Keywords: Design, Graphic design, Guidelines, Health, Information, Information sources, Research, Resource materials, World wide web

Annotation: This report provides readers with a sequenced view of how the information consumer finds, uses, evaluates, and favors information resources, including physical and online libraries. The findings, which are based on responses to an online survey, are presented in five parts that are organized to categorize information consumer actions, attitudes, and brand values. Part 1 revies consumers' familiaritywith and use of libraries and information, as well as the information sources most frequently selected. Part 2 reports on how libraries are used and how newer information sources are impacting behavior. Part 3 looks at library brand determinants such as positive and negative attributes, trust, price, and lifestye fit. Part 4 provides unedited consumer views and advice about libraries' services, resources, and facilities. Part 5 looks at consumer differences across geographic regions. A conclusion summarizes findings, and appendices offer supporting data tables and sample verbatim responses to the survey.

Contact: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, 6565 Kilgour Place, Dublin, OH 43017-3395, Telephone: (614) 764-6000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 848-5878 Fax: (614) 764-6096 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.oclc.org Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 1-55653-364-0.

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Keywords: Consumer satisfaction, Consumer surveys, Information, Information services, Information sources, Libraries

Annotation: This paper examines the demand for health care information on the Internet, which consumers are more likely to use the Internet, and why. Topics include background on healthcare consumers' need for information, the emerging role of the Internet as a source of health information, differences among consumers in their demand for health information, sources of health information, the role of health insurance on consumer's desire for information, and types of health information individuals access on the Internet. Sections include an introduction to the research, the basis of the theoretical framework, empirical models, study results, and conclusions. Tables at the end of the paper provide statistical information, demographics of searchers for information on the Internet, communication preferences, insurance status, and type of use during last visit.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Consumer education, Consumers, Health care utilization, Information sources, Internet, Needs assessment, Physician patient relations, Research, Self care, World Wide Web

Annotation: This report describes a survey of a nationally representative sample of adolescents and young adults of the sexual behavior of young people, their knowledge about sex and sexual health risks, and the social pressures and influences they experience around sexual issues. Report sections include: a summary of key findings; general attitudes, concerns and pressures about sexual health; sexual behavior and experiences; HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases; contraception and protection; sources of sexual health information and information needs; and issues specific to young adolescents (ages 13 to 14). Additional sections provide information on survey methodology and references. The appendix includes the survey questionnaire and further detail on findings.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: AIDS, Adolescents, Attitudes, Contraception, Contraceptive use, HIV, Information sources, Peer pressure, Questionnaires, Sexual behavior, Sexuality, Sexually transmitted diseases, Surveys, Young adults

Annotation: This document describes for researchers, teachers, practitioners, policymakers, and organizations action plans on the general strategies and specific steps they can take in support of six of the objectives of the Healthy People 2010 program. The six objectives address these topics: Internet access in the home, improvement of health literacy, research and evaluation of health communication programs, disclosure of information to assess the quality of health Web sites, centers for excellence in health communication, and healthcare providers' communication skills. The appendix provides examples of stakeholders involved in technology diffusion and Internet action initiatives.

Contact: U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite LL100, Rockville, MD 20852, Fax: (240) 453-8280 E-mail: https://odphp.health.gov/about-odphp/contact-us#socialmedia-email Web Site: https://odphp.health.gov/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Communication, Consumer education, Health education, Health literacy, Healthy People 2010, Information networks, Information sources, Internet, Program evaluation, Strategic plans, Technology transfer, World Wide Web