(via ALA)
Libraries have long been a trusted source of information, but in today’s digital world, they’re also becoming key players in helping adults navigate online health resources. Recognizing this need, ALA, with $250,000 in support from UnitedHealthcare, is launching Digital Pathways: Online Health Literacy Programming for Adults.
At the heart of Digital Pathways is a free programming guide set to be published in 2026. This guide will offer best practices, program models, tools, and other resources to help libraries implement effective health literacy programs in various library settings. The guide will also be paired with a webinar series to provide additional training.
Call for Four Librarian Advisors
To ensure the program meets the needs of diverse communities, ALA is looking for four librarian advisors to help shape the project. These advisors will work alongside ALA’s Public Programs Office (PPO) and UnitedHealthcare to develop content, identify useful resources and serve as thought leaders.
Advisors, selected by mid-May 2025 for their expertise in health literacy and adult programming, will provide guidance and input on all project deliverables. Specifically, project advisors’ duties will include:
- Co-creation of a programming guide in collaboration with ALA PPO by providing input on direction, researching material and writing content.
- Serving as thought leaders for the project and its outputs.
- Acting as subject matter experts who suggest additional resources and serve as webinar presenters.
- Participating in quarterly virtual meetings, beginning June 2025 and ending January 2027.
- Assisting with communication/promotion of project deliverables to their networks by blogging and speaking about the project.
- And serving as presenters on a national, regional and state level by seeking opportunities to share the work of the project at conferences, meetings and other convenings.
For more information on the initiative and to apply to be an advisor by Wednesday, April 30, please visit here.