Description
HIV/AIDS Community Information Services
Experiences in Serving Both At-Risk and HIV-Infected Populations
Authors: Wood M Sandra, Huber Jeffrey T
Language: EnglishSubjects for HIV/AIDS Community Information Services:
Keywords
arena; acquired; immunodeficiency; syndrome; specialized; centers; collection; development; creators; organization; HIV Positive Female; National AIDS Clearinghouse; Gay Bowel Syndrome; AIDS Arena; CMV Retinitis; Educational Materials; National AIDS Hotline; AIDS Clinical Trial Information Service; Clinical Trial Inclusion; National Library; Aid Service Organization; Lesbian Community Services Center; Information Networking; AIDS Service Organization; Aid Information Network; Aid Resource Center; Gay Men's Health Crisis; Surveillance Case Definition; Report Aid Case; Iv Drug User; Special Information Centers; HIV Infection; Aid Information Center; Cd Rom Database; Health Sciences Libraries
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Add to cart the book of Wood M Sandra, Huber Jeffrey TPublication date: 05-1996
· Hardback
Publication date: 10-2016
· 15.2x21.2 cm · Paperback
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Information forms the basis for education, and currently education is the only weapon available to stem the spread of HIV/AIDS and to foster empathy toward individuals already affected by the disease. HIV/AIDS and Community Information Services provides readers with insight into the information construct within the AIDS arena and how that construct affects the provision of information services to the HIV/AIDS affected population. It will serve as an irreplaceable reference as the number of individuals with AIDS increases, creating a greater demand for information and making that information increasingly difficult to provide.While directories exist to assist with practical approaches to accessing HIV/AIDS-related information, none had served as a comprehensive resource concerning the nature of that information or the provision of information services. HIV/AIDS Community Information Services fills that void. It fosters the enlightenment of the general public concerning the true nature of HIV/AIDS, guides readers in providing information services--both educational and recreational--to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, and encourages the dissemination of instructional materials to those individuals at risk for infection. In doing so, contributors provide readers with information about:
- the relationship between AIDS and the body of information concerning the disease
- the complex nature of HIV/AIDS-related information
- available HIV/AIDS information services
- information as a means for empowerment
- suggestions for future programs, potential collaboration efforts, and innovative servicesAn essential guide for information professionals, librarians, health educators, counselors, members of community-based AIDS service organizations, and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS Community Information Services foster the creation, accession, collection, organization, dissemination, and sharing of information concerning the HIV/AIDS epidemic and promotes the provision of services to individuals already affected by HIV/AIDS.
Contents
Introduction
- The Complex Nature of the Epidemic
- HIV/AIDS Information
- HIV/AIDS Information Resources and Services
- Information Networking and Partnerships
- Looking Beyond Existing Resources and Services
- Appendix A: Case Definitions of AIDS
- Appendix B: AIDS Classification Systems
- Appendix C: Internet Resource Sites
- Appendix D: Organization Information
- Index