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July REALM research update and perspectives from the field

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Vaccines, variants and ventilation research briefing

An updated briefing, prepared by Battelle, looks at research available on vaccines, variants, and ventilation. This research focused on three key questions:

  1. What implications does SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in the United States have for public health interventions and policies, especially related to indoor environments?
  2. What differences have been found for SARS-CoV-2 variants (compared to the original strain) in the United States in terms of spread, transmissibility, surface attenuation, and effectiveness of public health interventions?
  3. What effects do ventilation and ventilation-based interventions (e.g., heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems [HVAC]) have on the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in indoor environments?

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One year later: Perspectives from the field.

In this short video, Kalamazoo Institute of Art’s executive director, Belinda Tate shares how her staff came together as a team to adapt programs and exhibits online in response to the pandemic’s impact on her institution and community.

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New members added to REALM Steering Committee

The REALM project Steering Committee is pleased to welcome three new members to help inform project activities:

  • Kate Laughlin, Association for Rural & Small Libraries
  • Martha Meacham, National Library of Medicine
  • Kelvin Watson, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

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