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May
11
This is a guest post written by funding recipient, Merinda McLure. Merinda used NNLM Region 4 professional development funds to attend the AI² Summit a few weeks ago. As March turned to April this spring, I was thrilled to receive NNLM Region 4 support to attend the AI2 Summit: Artificial Intelligence and Academic Innovation presented by the University of Florida, March 29–April 2, in Orlando,… Read More »
Posted in: Funding
May
06
NNLM Region 1 and NTO are excited to announce the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference Professional Development Award! Funding will cover registration and travel expenses up to $1500 per awardee. The conference will take place September 16-19, 2026 in Montgomery, AL. Participants will attend a pre-conference training focused on consumer health information,… Read More »
Posted in: #CC/Academic List, Funding, Public Libraries
May
04
Dr. Regina Barzilay, PhD, School of Engineering Distinguished Professor for AI and Health, MIT, will deliver the 2026 Joseph Leiter National Library of Medicine (NLM)/Medical Library Association (MLA) Lecture. Dr. Barzilay is a School of Engineering Distinguished Professor of AI & Health in the Department of Computer Science and the AI Faculty Lead at MIT… Read More »
Posted in: All Members, Webinars and Courses
Apr
08
As we wrap up another year of providing learning opportunities via our R4 Connections webinar series, it is time to take a step back and look at the feedback we have received. From May 2025 through April 2026, our webinar series served as a hub for connection and learning. We are proud of the variety… Read More »
Posted in: All Members, Webinars and Courses
Apr
01
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—such as abuse, neglect, household instability, and exposure to violence—are more common than many realize and can have lasting effects on health, relationships, and well-being. Research from agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that ACEs are linked to increased risks of chronic disease, mental health challenges, and substance… Read More »
Posted in: All Members, Opportunity to Participate