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08
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 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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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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Jun
26
0 comments Tags: classes, resources
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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Jun
18
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This week, we are highlighting an upcoming free in-person program for all children and their families at UCONN Avery Point, an inclusive story time with a reading of the book The Quest for the Cockle Implant, presented in spoken English and American Sign Language (ASL). NNLM Region 7 is interested in supporting health information access… Read More »
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Jun
15
0 comments Tags: genetics, Health Literacy, resources, sickle cell disease
This Friday, June 19 is World Sickle Cell Disease Day—an opportunity to promote education and advocacy for sickle cell disease. Learn more about sickle cell disease, genetics, and resources for sharing information with your community. What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. If you… Read More »
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