Health Literacy and Libraries

Editors Vardell (Sch. of Library and Information Management, Emporia State Univ.; The Medical Library Association Guide to Answering Questions about the Affordable Care Act) and Charbonneau (chair, Sch. of Information Sciences, Wayne State Univ.; editor, Global Information Inequalities) have compiled a comprehensive resource for librarians seeking to address health literacy needs in their respective communities. Using case studies and first-hand experiences, a group of subject-expert contributors skillfully incorporate a variety of perspectives about the importance of health literacy and outreach to often-overlooked groups. The book focuses on the experiences of wide-ranging populations, with chapters dedicated to communities like LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants, and aging adults. The strategies for promoting and approaching health literacy, such as reading clubs, health misinformation instruction, and partnerships for health literacy programs, are refreshing and timely. The clearly organized book makes it easy to locate specific topics of interest.