Research Statement

Nobel prize recipient Albert Szent-Gyorgyi is quoted to say, "Discovery is seeing what everybody else has seen, and thinking what nobody else has thought." To this end, my research is focuses on building models, frameworks, policy, programs, and products specifically purposed to improve rapid access, delivery, and adoption of existing health and medical science by doctors and their patients.

 

 

Research Keywords

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Informatics
  • Health Promotion
  • Evidence-Based Programs

Presentations

  • Librett, J., Volunteerism, Conservation, and Health. National Trails Training Partnership, Washington, D.C. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/2003.
  • Librett, J., Public Health Practice and the National Forest Service. National Urban Forest Conference. San Antonio, TX. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/2003.
  • Librett, J. Housemann, A, Wiggs, I., Brownson, R., Malone, B., Levin, S., Hood, N. Physical Activity Evaluation Handbook: A case study of the Take our Trail Campaign, National Chronic Disease Conference. St. Louis, MS. Conference Paper, Presented, 08/2003.
  • Librett, J., Ham, S. From Surveillance to Evaluation: A case study of development and implementation issues. National Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Conference, St. Louis, MS. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/2003.
  • Promoting Physical Activity in the Community: Strategies that Work. Society of Public Health Educators Conference. Philadelphia, PA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2002.
  • Librett, J. A Statewide Inventory of Active Communities. ProBike/ProPed Conference. National Center for Biking and Walking. St. Paul, MN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2002.
  • Ware, J., Librett, J., Friedrichs, J., & Paras, K. (2002) What's happening in schools depends on who you ask: Utah's heart health school survey. Proceedings of the 16th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Atlanta, GA, 55. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2002.
  • Librett, J. Physical Activity Evaluation. University of South Carolina/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Physical Activity and Public Health Course. Park City, Utah. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/2002.
  • Librett, J. Are People who Promote Physical Activity Public Health Practitioners? Unites States Department of Agriculture, US Forest Service. National Web-­Cast. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/2002.
  • Librett, J. An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Public Health: Application and Management of GIS Projects. Utah Public Health Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/2000.
  • Librett, J. Utah Physical Activity Plan: Science in Motion. Centers for Disease Control, Western Regional Meeting. Portland, Oregon. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 08/2000.
  • Librett, J. Social Cognitive Theory: From Theory to Application. Health Education Association of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/1999.
  • Librett, J. Mapping Your Health Promotion Programs: An Introduction to Using Geographic Information Systems. Health Education Association of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 10/1999.
  • Librett, J. Proximity Analysis of Illegal Tobacco Sales Within Drug-­Free School Zones. 3rd. National Conference, GIS in Public Health, San Diego, CA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/1998.
  • Librett, J. Respondents Reporting “Borderline” diabetes “Mild” diabetes, or a “Touch of Sugar” in the Utah Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/1998.
  • Librett , J. Teen Tobacco Cessation. Research and Programming. University of Washington, School of Nursing & Pharmacy. Seattle, Washington. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 08/1997.
  • Librett, J. Child and Adolescent Tobacco Cessation Programming. Oregon Department of Health, Salem Oregon. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 08/1997.
  • Librett, J. Youth Advocacy Toward Operation Store Front. Demystifying the Political Process.1997. Oregon Student Safety on the Move (OSSOM). Tobacco Free Coalition of Oregon. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 08/1997.
  • Librett, J. Teen Tobacco Cessation: Attitudes, Beliefs, Intentions. 10th World Conference of Tobacco or Health. Beijing, China. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/1997.
  • Librett, J. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programming with Youth as Advocates. Mesa United Way, Mesa Arizona. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 07/1997.
  • Librett, J. Youth Advocacy for Health Promotion: Concepts and Strategies. Arizona Coalition on Adolescent Health, Scottsdale, Arizona. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/1996.
  • Librett, J. Putting the Lid on Tobacco Advertising: State Programs Do It. Western, Pacific, and Gulf Region Tobacco Conference. San Francisco California. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 08/1996.
  • Librett , J. Healthy Cities -­ Doing More With Less. Utah Public Health Association Annual Conference, Park City, Utah. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/1996.
  • Librett, J. Child and Adolescent Tobacco Cessation. Stop Teenage Addiction to Tobacco (STAT). Austin Texas. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/1996.
  • Librett, J. Youth and Tobacco: Access and Advocacy. Tobacco Use Prevention Summer Institute, St. Louis, Missouri. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/1996.
  • Librett, J. Mobilizing Youth and Creating an Effective Partnership Between Youth and Adults. National Youth Ambassador Forum, Washington, D.C. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/1995.
  • Librett, J. Never Underestimate the Power of Youth. Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance Statewide Conference, Anchorage, Alaska. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/1995.
  • Librett, J. Youth Advocacy for Tobacco Prevention. American Public Health Association Annual Conference. San Diego, California. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/1995.
  • Librett, J. Developing Youth Coalitions for Substance Abuse Prevention & Findings from the Teen Tobacco Reduction Program Participant Evaluation. Utah Fall Conference on Substance Abuse. Park City, Utah. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/1995.
  • Librett, J. KIDS Coalitions -­ Building a Community Program. Vermont Department of Health. Burlington, VT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/1995.
  • Librett, J. Key Issues and Strategies to Involve Youth in Tobacco Prevention. Oregon Statewide Tobacco Prevention Conference. Portland, Oregon. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/1995.
  • Librett, J. Developing Your Own Community Advocacy Project & Working With Youth on Legislative Agendas. STAT-­95 Conference (STAT-­ Stop Teenage Addiction to Tobacco), San Jose, California. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 08/1995.
  • Librett, J. Empowering Youth for Tobacco-­Use Prevention Through Youth Coalitions. 1995 Tobacco Control Conference, Boston, Mass. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 08/1995.
  • Librett, J. Fostering Effective State and Local Partnerships for the Prevention of Tobacco Addiction Among Children and Youth. Association for Maternal and Child Health, Perinatal Substance Abuse Conference, Durango, Colorado. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/1995.
  • Librett, J. Are the Programs Really Working: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health Education Programs. Health Education Association of Utah (HEAU). Salt Lake City, Utah. Conference Paper, Presented, 11/1994.
  • Librett, J. Youth Advocacy Workshop. Tobacco-­Free Heartland Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/1994.
  • Librett, J. Successful Tobacco Youth Intervention Programs: A National Perspective -­ General Session. Tobacco-­Free Montana Conference, Kalispell, Montana. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/1994.
  • Librett, J. Youth Mobilization: Roles and Responsibilities. Utah Public Health Association (UPHA) Conference. Park City, Utah. Conference Paper, Presented, 09/1994.
  • Librett, J. Empowering Adolescents for Tobacco Control Through Youth Coalitions. Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE) Mid-­Year Scientific Conference, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/1994.
  • Librett, J. Access to Media in Rural Areas. Centers for Disease Control Media and Policy Advocacy Conference, Washington, D.C. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/1994.

Languages

  • English, fluent.
  • French, basic.

Geographical Regions of Interest

  • Americas
  • Europe

Publications

  • Take pride in America’s health: Volunteering as a gateway to physical activity. American Journal of Health Education. Published, 02/2012.
  • Librett, Godbey, & J. Morrow (2007). Historical perspective of recreation & health. Journal of Physical Activity & Health. 4(Suppl 1). Published, 04/2007.
  • Librett & Henderson, (2007). Collaborative frameworks for parks, recreation, and public health. Journal of Physical Activity & Health .4 Suppl 1). Published, 04/2007.
  • Kruger, Mowen, & Librett (2007). Epidemiology, surveillance and measurement: Identifying collaborative framework opportunities. Journal of Physical Activity & Health. 4( Suppl 1). Published, 04/2007.
  • Characteristics of physical activity levels among trail users in a US national sample. Published, 11/2006.
  • Librett J, Yore M, Schmid T. (2006). Do physical activity levels predict demand for activityfriendly ommunities? Health & Place. 8(24). Published, 11/2006.
  • Evaluation of an Active Community Environment Policy and Surveillance Program: Implementation of Evidence Based Recommendations. Published, 07/2006.
  • Evaluation of an Active Community Environment Policy and Surveillance Program: Implementation of Evidence Based Recommendations. Active Living Research. Published, 07/2006.
  • Schmid T., Librett J, Neiman A, Pratt, M, Salmon A. (2006). A framework for evaluating communitybased physical activity promotion programs in Latin America. Published, 06/2006.
  • Bridging Up: Cycling through the Disease Process. Cycling Utah. May 2006. Published, 05/2006.
  • Local Ordinances that Promote Physical Activity: A Survey of Municipal Policies. Am J Public Health. 2003; 93(9). Published, 09/2003.
  • Local Ordinances that Promote Physical Activity: A Survey of Municipal Policies. American Journal of Public Health. Published, 04/2003.
  • State And Federal Revenues From Tobacco Consumed By Minors. American Journal of Public Health. Published, 07/1999.
  • Kumpfer K, Harrison SR., & Librett, JJ. (1994). Community Attitudes and Needs Assessment Survey. University of Utah Press. Published, 07/1994.
  • Community Mobilization for Health and Well-ˇbeing in Prague, Czech Republic: Based on the Guidelines Set-ˇForth by the Czech Ministry of Health. American Public Health Association, International Health Section. Published, 11/1993.
  • Health Care Decentralization and Community Mobilization. Restructuring the Health Care System in the Czech Republic and Eastern Europe. Published, 08/1993.
  • Leadership and team effectiveness in community coalitions for the prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse H ealth Educ. Res. 8 (3):359374. Published, 08/1993.
  • Community Mobilization for Health and Wellbeing in Prague, Czech Republic. American Public Health Association, International Health Section. Published, 07/1993.
  • Selecting Measurement in Prevention: A Manual for the Selection and Use of Instruments to Evaluate Prevention Programs. Office of Substance Abuse Prevention. U.S. Government Documents. DHHS Publication No. (SMA)93204.1. Published, 06/1993.
  • Partnerships for the Prevention of Alcohol and other Drug Abuse. Journal of Health Education Research, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp.359374. Published, 06/1993.