An evaluation of a Books on Prescription scheme in a UK public library authority

Rebecca Furness, Biddy Casselden

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Abstract

This article discusses an evaluation of a Books on Prescription (BOP) scheme in an anonymous UK public library authority which was conducted by the author and submitted as a dissertation for the MSc in Information and Library Management to Northumbria University. The dissertation was supervised by Biddy Casselden, Northumbria University, and was awarded a distinction. The dissertation made recommendations about BOP schemes which could make them more accessible, enabling vast numbers of people to lead more fulfilling lives.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)333-337
JournalHealth Information and Libraries Journal
Volume29
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2012

Keywords

  • consumer health information
  • evaluation
  • libraries
  • mental health
  • mental health services

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