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02
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The 2026 Southeast Data Librarian Symposium was held online from Wednesday, October 14th to Friday, October 16th. The theme was “The People’s Data: Access, Literacy, and Trust.” Some of the topics of interest included accessibility in data and data visualization, the patron-focused side of working with AI, data literacy and teaching, and so much more…. Read More »
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Oct
22
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You may remember that earlier this year, NNLM’s National Training Office (NTO) and Region 1 offered professional development awards to attend the Association of Rural and Small Libraries Conference held this year in Montgomery, AL in September. We are thrilled to provide this award to rural and small libraries, which play a vital role in… Read More »
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Oct
15
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November 19 is the 15th annual Rural Health Day. Rural Health Day highlights and honors the incredible efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural America. According to the CDC, more than 46 million Americans, or 15 percent of the U.S. population, live in rural areas… Read More »
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Oct
13
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This will be my last blog post as a member of the team at NNLM Region 7. I am excited about the new adventure ahead, but it is certainly bittersweet to leave behind fulfilling work and amazing colleagues across the Network. I am starting a position with the Connecticut State Library working with the Library… Read More »
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Oct
05
0 comments Tags: artificial intelligence, hospital librarians, hospital library advisory group
In August 2025, during the annual meeting of the Hospital Library Advisory Group for Region 7, hospital librarians expressed a need for a dedicated forum to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for library services. In response, Region 7 launched an AI Community of Practice (CoP). The goal was to foster peer learning and… Read More »
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