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Mary Grace Flaherty is an American librarian and scholar specializing in community health, library management, and information literacy. She has worked extensively on developing library programs that enhance public wellbeing and access to health information.
Known for: The Healthy Library: Literacy and Wellbeing Programs
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The Healthy Library: Literacy and Wellbeing Programs
This book explores how libraries can serve as community hubs for health and wellness, integrating literacy programs with initiatives that promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing. It provides practical guidance for librarians and educators to design and implement programs that support holistic community health through accessible information and inclusive engagement.
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Public Health Principles and Health Literacy in the Library Context
Public health, at its heart, is about prevention and empowerment — precisely the same values libraries uphold in their daily practice. In this chapter, I draw a bridge between health promotion and library science, explaining how both disciplines share the ethic of equitable access to information. He...
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From Information Halls to Wellness Hubs: A Brief History
The story of libraries as health partners is not new; it has deep historical roots. Public libraries in the early twentieth century already saw themselves as vital civic institutions maintaining moral and intellectual hygiene. During the information age, as health publishing and online resources exp...
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Mary Grace Flaherty is an American librarian and scholar specializing in community health, library management, and information literacy. She has worked extensively on developing library programs that enhance public wellbeing and access to health information.
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