University Library as a Health Promotion Centre in Ukraine
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15802/unilib/2024_316317Keywords:
libraries, public health, health promotionAbstract
Objective. The article presents the potential of the university library to promote health in Ukraine. The article aims to highlight the features and opportunities of the University library's activities aimed at promoting health and well-being in conditions of uncertainty. Methods. To achieve this goal, the methods of analysis and synthesis, web monitoring, and the basics of the socio-communication approach were used. Results. At present, university libraries have not realised significant opportunities to promote the spiritual, mental, physical and social health of the university community both offline and online. The premises of university libraries, which can combine the functions of a reading room, a health promotion centre and a safe place, a bomb shelter, remain underutilised. Conclusions. There is an urgent need to develop an appropriate strategy for university libraries to implement a programme to promote the health and well-being of the educational community, which will have a long-term positive effect.
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