Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and Services in Public Libraries: A National Survey of Public Library Professionals

This paper presents the major findings from a nationwide survey about sexual and reproductive health information services in public libraries. The survey was conducted between March 3 and May 1, 2022 through an online survey. The participants were library professionals who work in public libraries....

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Published in:Public library quarterly (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 17 - 42
Main Author: Alvarez, Barbara A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York Routledge 02.01.2024
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Censorship
collection development in libraries
Gender identity (sexuality)
Health information
Health services
Information
Information services
Intellectual freedom
Libraries
library services
Polls & surveys
Professionals
Public health
Public libraries
Reproductive health
reproductive health issues
Respondents
self-censorship
Sexual behavior
ISSN:0161-6846, 1541-1540
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Summary:This paper presents the major findings from a nationwide survey about sexual and reproductive health information services in public libraries. The survey was conducted between March 3 and May 1, 2022 through an online survey. The participants were library professionals who work in public libraries. This analysis reviews data from 179 respondents from 12 states. Most survey participants believe that their library needs to increase sexual and reproductive health information services. However, findings from the survey reveal the complicated nature of providing this information, including intellectual freedom and self-censorship issues.
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ISSN:0161-6846
1541-1540
DOI:10.1080/01616846.2023.2187182