This course offers a Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) aligning with the Medical Library Association (MLA)’s CHIS Level 1 and Level 2 competencies CHIS (see Table below) and American Library Association (ALA)’s core competencies (1A, 1E, 1F, 1H). Students will explore topics and issues related to community assessments, health information needs, provision of health information, health resources evaluation, health communication, health literacy, health technology trends, and ethics. Through course lectures, discussions, case studies, and projects, they will also gain new skills and knowledge in providing health information services to consumers in public libraries, academic libraries, and other settings.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain competencies in using technology for communication and information purposes.
Agenda
- Meet Central Time in Canvas Live Classroom Fall 2026
MLA CE Credits: 24
Course Includes
- 2 Lessons
- Course Certificate