May
22
0 comments Tags: Citizen Science, Funded Projects, public libraries
On June 2, 2026, we will be hosting three public libraries who received Citizen Science Kits from NNLM Region 7 to discuss how their libraries have supported science education and programming with a focus on homeschoolers. Between October 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025, Region 7 provided 45 citizen science kits to NNLM members in… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Data, Funded Project
May
17
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Last month, I hosted a webinar called “Region 7 Presents: SciENcv- An Introduction” alongside my colleague, Javier Martinez Rodriguez (Data Services Librarian at NYU Langone Health). In this class, we explained what SciENcv is, the importance of this tool, a walkthrough on how to fill out the form, and a few tips and reminders provided… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
May
06
0 comments Tags: artificial intelligence, hospital librarians, hospital library advisory group
This is part of a series of blog posts from hospital librarians using AI in their work. This post was submitted by Carly Schanock, Clinical Research and Education Librarian at Harvey Cushing and John Hay Whitney Medical Library (CT). Yale recently launched a year-long Consensus AI trial and is actively seeking user feedback. For the… Read More »
Posted in: Communities of Interest
May
04
0 comments Tags: aging, Older Adults, resources
May is Older Americans Month which makes it a great time to think about healthy aging, health in later years, and how to support older relatives, friends, and community members. According to U.S. Census projections, by 2030, people 65 and older will outnumber those 18 and under. So how can we stay healthy as we age?… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Apr
27
0 comments Tags: environmental health, gardening, resources
The old adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” So it’s time to get out in the garden to help those flowers and vegetables and herbs and greenery grow. Gardening can positively affect your health and wellbeing by getting your body moving and contributing to a healthy environment. Learn more about the health benefits of… Read More »
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