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Jul

08

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The Self-Fulfilling Algorithm: Feedback Loop Bias in Healthcare AI

Posted by on July 8th, 2026 0 comments Tags: , ,

This is part of a series of blog posts from hospital librarians using AI in their work. This post was submitted by Robin O’Hanlon, Associate Librarian, User Services at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (NY). Long before anyone typed a prompt, the sociologist Robert Merton (1948) described the “self-fulfilling prophecy.” It posits that if you believe… Read More »

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Jul

06

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IASSIST 2026: My First IASSIST Conference

Posted by on July 6th, 2026 0 comments

From June 2nd to June 5th, 2026, I attended the IASSIST (International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology) conference. The theme was “Championing Data: Information Professionals at the Nexus”. This year’s conference was held virtually, allowing data professionals around the world to attend more easily. The program schedule was packed with speakers, collaborative… Read More »

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Looking Ahead to July in R7

Posted by on June 26th, 2026 0 comments Tags: ,

The longest day of the year has passed. The summer is heating up. And as we head into July, it’s a great time to take a class or find resources to promote health in your community. Check out what’s coming up in July with this sneak peek. Classes Region 7 is proud to be teaching… Read More »

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