The New Library User and how to Serve Her (and Him)
A look at the new needs and experiences of information seekers and media makers
The Patient is In
Health 2.0: User-Generated Healthcare showcased patient advocates and their use of technology in pursuit of better health. Susannah Fox provided context for the discussion based on a national survey of people living with chronic conditions.
E-patients, social media, and cancer
Susannah Fox presented the latest findings on the internet’s impact on health and health care, including an early look at new data showing how people living with chronic conditions gather and share information online.
State of the Internet 2009: Pew Internet Project Findings and Implications for Libraries
As the internet population has matured over time, binary distinctions between those who are online and offline have given way to a more robust understanding of the assets, actions and attitudes that affect user experience.
Participation Matters
Pew Internet research shows that, in politics and in health care, participation matters as much as access.
Gov 2.0 Expo Showcase
Susannah Fox will be a special guest at Gov 2.0 Expo Showcase, a one-day event highlighting practical, cutting-edge efforts to build what Tim O’Reilly has called “government as a platform.”
Uncle Sam and Social Media
Federal agencies can, and should, be the first responders to health questions. Social media can help.
Wireless Internet Use
More than half of Americans – 56% – have accessed the internet wirelessly on some device, such as a laptop, cell phone, MP3 player, or game console.
The Internet and the Recession
Some 69% of Americans have used the internet to cope with the recession as they hunt for bargains, jobs, ways to upgrade their skills, better investment strategies, housing options, and government benefits.
The Social Life of Health Information
Americans’ pursuit of health takes place within a widening network of both online and offline sources.
