Public Library Toolkit

The McGoogan Health Sciences Library has created this toolkit to support Nebraska public library staff in providing consumer health information to their community. It includes links to health information websites, health statistics,  and resources for finding health care, financial assistance, and caregiver support. The toolkit is not intended to be comprehensive, but is a starting point for research.  

The UNMC Health Information Service (formerly CHIRS) assists Nebraska residents or patients receiving health care in Nebraska, and their families, in finding information on health and wellness topics. Public library staff and patrons can contact us to request health information. 

Service:

• A medical librarian will prepare a packet of information and send it to you free of charge via mail or e-mail.
• Materials may include patient-oriented articles concerning health issues, disease, or treatment; clinical trial information; professional-level journal articles or books; etc.

Requests:

-   Call us at 402-559-6221

This information is intended to provide general information for you. Some material may contain information that is the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of your physician. Only a health professional (physician, nurse, etc.) can interpret and individualize the information for a specific person's condition and situation. Please consult your health professional on specific medical questions.