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Library outreach: addressing Utah's "Digital Divide".

K M McCloskey1

  • 1Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84112-5890, USA.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|October 31, 2000
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Utah

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Information Science
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • A significant digital divide in information and technological literacy exists in Utah.
  • This disparity is observed between rural hospitals/clinics and urban healthcare institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the digital divide in health information access for rural Utah professionals.
  • To implement an outreach program to improve information literacy and access.

Main Methods:

  • A circuit-rider outreach librarian provides classes and demonstrations statewide.
  • Information access skills are taught to healthcare professionals.
  • Traditional library services are extended to unaffiliated health professionals.

Main Results:

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  • The program aims to bridge the gap in technological literacy.
  • Enhanced access to health information for rural professionals is a key outcome.
  • Partnerships with key health organizations facilitate program delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Outreach programs are effective in mitigating the digital divide in health information.
  • Equipping rural health professionals with information skills improves healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborative efforts are crucial for successful health information outreach.