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May

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Resources You Can Use: Older Adults Month

Posted by on May 4th, 2026 0 comments Tags: , ,

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 »

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Apr

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Resources You Can Use: Gardening and Health

Posted by on April 27th, 2026 0 comments Tags: , ,

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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Apr

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This is your sign to start Data Services Specialization courses

Posted by on April 6th, 2026 0 comments

What is DSS? DDS stands for Data Services Specialization. This certification from the Medical Library Association (MLA) tells employers that you have received training to provide data services to anyone who works with data. This includes (but is not limited to) researchers, clinicians, students, and librarians.   Core Classes  There are four core classes that… Read More »

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Mar

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Upcoming presentation will feature funded partner project on resources for monitoring indoor air quality

Posted by on March 16th, 2026 0 comments

On April 29th 2026 we are excited to feature two public libraries for Region 7 Presents: Funded Project Report Back on Indoor Air Quality Resources . Join partners from the Public Library of Brookline and the Hamden Public Library to hear how they introduced Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Kits into their circulating collection. Panelists will discuss… Read More »

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Mar

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Resources You Can Use: Sleep Awareness Month

Posted by on March 13th, 2026 0 comments Tags: ,

March is Sleep Awareness Month. Changing the clocks can have an effect on sleep partners and sleep health. And how well, or not, we sleep can have an effect on our health. But what are the concerns related to sleep and health? What are things we can do to get better sleep? And what are… Read More »

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