HIV/AIDS Community Information Services: Experiences in Serving Both At-Risk and HIV-Infected Populations

This guidebook is designed to help the reader become aware of the information and information services that are available for at-risk and HIV-infected individuals. HIV/AIDS Community Information Services examines the relationship between HIV/AIDS and the body of information concerning them; discusses currently available HIV/AIDS information services; explores information as a means for empowerment; and suggests future programs, potential collaborative efforts, and innovative services. The author includes a special section on Internet resource sites on HIV/AIDS information. This is a suitable book for individuals already affected by HIV or AIDS and professionals working with them as well as librarians, health educators, counselors, and members of community-based AIDS service organizations.