Aug
11
0 comments Tags: artificial intelligence, hospital librarians, hospital library advisory group
The recording is now available for our Hospital Libraries Advisory Group meeting. We met on Friday, August 8, 2025. The meeting was designed for hospital librarians who work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. This was a recap of our activities over the last year. We announced our training… Read More »
Posted in: Communities of Interest
Aug
01
We are in a period where emerging technologies are becoming more convenient to the public and integrated into our everyday lives. Keeping up with current technology is essential for libraries and healthcare services alike, so we can continue to provide innovative services and educate our audiences on how to use emerging tools properly. The broad… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jul
28
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Floods, wildfires, mass shootings, tornados, war and other kinds of violence can cause an acute response long after the event has passed. This response, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), may develop when someone has experienced or witnessed a life-threatening or traumatic event. It persists for months or even years after the event. PTSD can be brought… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jul
18
0 comments Tags: Funded Projects, Member Spotlight, professional development, recovery, substance use disorder
This article is a guest blog post from Riverbend reporting back about their funded project. Hear how they are supporting recovery through the Recovery Coaching Model in Massachusetts. What image comes to mind when I say the word “coach”? A middle-aged man in basketball shorts with a whistle around his neck? Maybe a sporty mom… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funded Project
Jul
10
0 comments Tags: Emergency Preparedness (EPP), resources
Posts highlighting resources for Emergency Preparedness aren’t new on the R7 blog, but it’s been a while since we’ve had a round-up and reminder of what’s available whether your just starting, looking to update your plans or kits, looking to get involved or just want to see what’s new. All of this information can feel… Read More »
Posted in: Blog