The promotion and dissemination actions are considered an integral part of the development of the VHL. These actions position the VHL as an updated and reference space for access to information, knowledge, and scientific evidence, and make the target audience aware of the strategic importance of the VHL. They are also mechanisms to strengthen technical cooperation and expand partnerships with other networks.
The main lines of action in promoting and disseminating the VHL are presented below.
Courses and Training
Courses and training on the VHL are activities developed in partnership with the VHL Network in the face-to-face and online modes. These activities are directed to health and information professionals, in the geographic and thematic scope of the VHL.
The training fulfills the demand of countries and of the region for training and fosters the VHL in universities, research institutes, hospitals, secretariats, and other public agencies with a focus on health care and the training of professionals.
The training events from the VHL Network are disseminated at: http://red.bvsalud.org/eventos-rede-BVS
Production and reporting of news
The drafting and reporting of news about the VHL and its contents contributes to its promotion and expands the communication channels with users and potential partners. In this direction, several communication and social interaction functionalities and tools, such as newsletters, hotsites, blogs, social media, among others, should be considered.
Preparation of graphic products
To support the above-mentioned action lines, the VHL makes use of different graphic products to visually communicate concepts, projects, products and services through pamphlets, banners, etc.. These products are made in a decentralized manner by the VHL's institution network using the materials available at: https://logos.bireme.org/.
Participation in Events
The promotion of the VHL in the main events in the field of health, librarianship and information science should be a constant activity. The participation in fairs, exhibitions, congresses, conferences, seminars, forums, workshops, among other types of events, are opportunities to demonstrate the sources of information and resources of the VHL, whether with the presentation of scientific-technical works or through stands in these events.
Studies and publications
Publications such as books, guides, and reports systematically document and disseminate the work carried out within the VHL with producers, users, and intermediaries of health information.
Moreover, as the object of work with a large volume of information, technology and health professionals distributed in the VHL Network, the VHL is the target of a large number of pieces of research on its different facets. These studies feedback into the work plans of the VHL and its instances by indicating paths and solutions for the challenges encountered in its mission.
To know about the studies, publications and statements already made for an on the VHL visit: http://red.bvsalud.org/modelo-bvs/en/publications-about-the-vhl/