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  3. Public Libraries To Promote Public Health And Wellbeing: A Cross-sectional Study Of Community-dwelling Adults.
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Manisha Karki1, Marie Line El Asmar2, Eva Riboli Sasco2

  • 1Self-Care Academic Research Unit (SCARU), Department of Primary Care & Public Health, Imperial College London, 323 Reynolds Building, Charing Cross Hospital, St Dunstan's Road, London, W6 8RP, UK. m.karki@imperial.ac.uk.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

UK libraries are evolving into community hubs that can promote health and wellbeing. Increased awareness of library services is crucial for tackling loneliness and improving digital and health literacy.

Keywords:
Community developmentHealthLibrariesLibrary staffLonelinessPreventionPublic engagementSelf-careWellbeing

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Community Studies
  • Information Science

Background:

  • Libraries are transitioning from book lenders to vital community centers.
  • This study investigates their role in promoting adult health and wellbeing in England.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of libraries as community hubs for enhancing mental and physical health.
  • To identify barriers and drivers for leveraging library services for community wellbeing.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-method, cross-sectional study involving online surveys and interviews.
  • Data collected from 605 survey respondents and 12 library users/staff.

Main Results:

  • Libraries are perceived as safe spaces, but awareness of health-focused services is low.
  • Targeted engagement is needed to address loneliness and digital/health literacy gaps.
  • Staff involvement in decision-making and identified barriers/drivers were noted.

Conclusions:

  • Libraries possess untapped potential to support community health and wellbeing.
  • Increased public awareness of existing resources can foster resilience and reduce social isolation.
  • Libraries can be key platforms for post-pandemic community engagement and support.