One Health recognizes the deep connections between human, animal, and environmental health. However, the conversation often remains confined to academic circles. This session will highlight the role of libraries in breaking silos and making the information more accessible to scholars across disciplines. An initial step in this direction is advocating for open access to information from multiple sources, including journal articles, periodicals, manuals, etc. This session will also explore how resources beyond print media, such as documentaries, films, and audio resources, have the potential to make One Health education more engaging and accessible. This session will also explore the role of libraries in supporting cross-disciplinary learning and promoting One Health through thoughtful media curation.
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Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the fundamental concept of One Health and explain the interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health as they relate to information access.
- Identify the barriers that confine One Health conversations to academic circles and recognize the library’s role in breaking down disciplinary silos.
- Advocate for open access to One Health information across multiple formats, including journal articles, periodicals, manuals, and other scholarly resources.
- Evaluate diverse media types—including documentaries, films, and audio resources—as tools for making One Health education more engaging and accessible to broader audiences.
- Describe practical strategies for libraries to support cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration in One Health topics.
- Apply principles of thoughtful media curation to promote One Health awareness and education within their own library or institutional context.
Agenda:
0:00 – 0:05 (5 minutes) | Introduction and Session Overview
Instructional Format: Lecture with slides
Content: Welcome, instructor introduction, session objectives, and relevance of One Health to library professionals
0:05 – 0:15 (10 minutes) | Understanding One Health: Concepts and Connections
Instructional Format: Lecture with slides and visual demonstrations
Content: Definition of One Health framework, interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health; examples of One Health issues and their cross-disciplinary nature
0:15 – 0:25 (10 minutes) | Breaking Down Silos: Barriers to One Health Information Access
Instructional Format: Lecture with slides and facilitated discussion
Content: Why One Health remains confined to academic circles, disciplinary barriers in scholarly communication; brief discussion prompting participants to share observed challenges in their institutions
0:25 – 0:35 (10 minutes) | Advocating for Open Access in One Health
Instructional Format: Lecture with slides and case study demonstrations
Content: Importance of open access to journals, periodicals, manuals, and grey literature; successful open access initiatives in health sciences; practical advocacy strategies for librarians
0:35 – 0:45 (10 minutes) | Beyond Print: Engaging Media for One Health Education
Instructional Format: Lecture with slides and multimedia demonstrations
Content: Role of documentaries, films, and audio resources in making One Health accessible; examples of effective educational media; discussion of diverse learning styles and audience engagement
0:45 – 0:55 (10 minutes) | Libraries as Catalysts: Supporting Cross-Disciplinary Learning
Instructional Format: Lecture with slides and group activity
Content: Strategies for thoughtful media curation, building interdisciplinary collections, creating collaborative spaces; small group or paired activity where participants brainstorm actionable ideas for their own institutions
0:55 – 1:00 (5 minutes) | Conclusion, Resources, and Q&A
Instructional Format: Interactive question and answer session
Content: Summary of key takeaways, recommended resources and tools, open forum for participant questions
MLA CE Credits: 1
Course Content
Course Includes
- 2 Lessons