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IN DEPTH
Whilst health literacy is widely recognised as a key determinant of health and now enshrined in health policy worldwide, there appears to be a gulf between policy and practice. – Steven Buchanan
Rob Green is Editor of Information Professional.
Keynotes for the International Congress of Medical Libraries
Two of this year’s International Congress of Medical Libraries (ICML) Keynotes speak to Rob Green about what to expect from next month’s gathering in Glasgow. Lucy Aphramor will be looking at “healthy eating” and what that really means, while Steven Buchanan will be looking at health inequalities from a human information behaviour perspective.
IFLA’s International Congress on Medical Librarianship heads to Glasgow from 14-16 July, bringing together health librarians and knowledge specialists from across the globe. The 14th Congress’ theme is inspired by the host city’s motto – ‘Let Glasgow Flourish’ and will urge delegates to Flourish: growing our communities. Organisers
say:“Thisthemereflectsourambi- tion for the conference to have a lasting, positive impact on our international community, supporting attendees to grow and thrive in their professional roles while helping to shape a strong legacy for the future of the profession. In a landscape profoundly reshaped by the pandemic, with the rise of hybrid working, increased awareness of societal and health inequalities, and a greater need for collaborative approaches, ICML 2026 will bring together pro- fessionals from around the world to explore these challenges and opportunities.”
Delivering opportunities for professional devel- opment and networking through an inclusive and varied programme, the Congress is a highpoint on the calendar for anyone working in the health infor- mation sector.
Professor Steven Buchanan
Keynote speaker Professor Steven Buchanan says: “I will be discussing health inequalities from a human information behaviour perspective (how
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people interact with and use (or not) health infor- mation), and with attention to current and emerging challenges, posing an important question: are we progressing or in danger of regressing? “Beyond structural and social determinants (e.g., political, economic, social, and cultural structures), afurtherkeydeterminantinfluencingpeople’s access to health information is their level of health literacy and the corresponding usability (or not) of health information systems. I use the term system here in its broadest (holistic) sense to encompass people, process, technologies, and materials/con-
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