Health-related Programme and Activities of Public Libraries: A proposed framework

Mazwani Ayu Mazlan; Haslinda Husaini; Mohamad Noorman Masrek; Mohd Rafiz Salji; Salina Zawawi

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI10.4118

Authors

Mazwani Ayu Mazlan Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Information Management, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Haslinda Husaini Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Information Management, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Mohamad Noorman Masrek Professor Ts. Dr, Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Mohd Rafiz Salji Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Information Management, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Salina Zawawi Head of Library Services, Sarawak State Library, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI10.4118

Keywords:

Online Learning, Digital Resources, Malaysian Students, Higher Education

Abstract

While the way we consume information in our society is evolving, libraries are also dynamic and ever-changing. Libraries still matter, whether because of their access to a vast collection of books, the expertise of their librarians, or simply because they're a fantastic location. Public libraries can reach out to their users through these activities, creating awareness and interest in healthy lifestyles, providing access to high-quality health information, and eventually improving citizen health literacy. A framework is proposed by synthesizing prominent pieces of literature to guide through the rest of the study in providing a reference for the library for establishing health-related activities or programmes.

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