(via Betsy Sterner, HSLI President) Know a Health Science Librarians of Illinois member who has made a lasting difference in the organization? Consider nominating the person for the 2025 Starfish Thrower Award! First presented in 2000, the Starfish Thrower Award is based on the story of the child who “makes a difference” by throwing stranded…
Reminder: Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” Online Thursday, October 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT, with Presentation from Jira Scholarship Winner
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Join us for the next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” online discussion and networking event Thursday, October 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. There is no agenda, as one of our Jira Scholarship winners will be joining us to talk about their schooling and work. But there will be time for other topics and input!…
Registration Open for Online with the CMC Webinar “Still Searching: Databases and Search Tools for Subject Headings”–Thurs., Nov. 13, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
Note: This webinar conflicts with one of the virtual days for the HSLI Annual Conference. (via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) Registration is open for the Cataloging Maintenance Center Online with the CMC webinar “Still Searching: Databases and Search Tools for Subject Headings”. It will take place on Thursday, November 13, from 10:00…
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Predatory Publishing 101: What Every Medical Librarian Should Know”–Thurs., Oct. 23, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the MLA webinar “Predatory Publishing 101: What Every Medical Librarian Should Know”. It will take place on Thursday, October 23, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. Medical librarians and other information professionals will learn about…
Registration Open for CARLI Ask an Archivist Session–Online Monday, Oct. 27, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
(via Martin Kong, CARLI) Do you have questions related to archival practices and archives administration? Questions related to appraisal, arrangement, processing, outreach, and advocacy for physical and digital archives are welcome. Join the CARLI Archives Committee for Ask an Archivist Virtual Office Hours on Monday, October 27, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. Committee members…
Call for Submissions: ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards–Deadline Fri., Dec. 5
(via the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee) The Association of College and Research Libraries Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year’s Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to develop libraries that are outstanding in furthering the…
Dr. Janice Phillips to Give HSLI Annual Conference Keynote Address Online Tues., Nov. 11
Wanted: Credible Health Information in an Ever-Changing Society Keynote Speaker – Janice Phillips, PhD, RN, CENP, FADLN, FAAN, Assistant Director, Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Phillips will discuss current trends and issues underscoring the need for credible health information. Public health and information professionals are attempting to combat the prevalence of misinformation, threats to…
Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” Online Thursday, October 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT, with Presentation from Jira Scholarship Winner
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Join us for the next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” online discussion and networking event Thursday, October 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT. There is no agenda, as one of our Jira Scholarship winners will be joining us to talk about their schooling and work. But there will be time…
Reminder: Registration for Midwest Chapter/Medical Library Association Annual Conference (Now Entirely Online Tues., Oct. 14; Thurs., Oct. 16; and Fri., Oct. 17) CE Sessions Closes Mon., Oct. 13, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) This is a reminder that registration for continuing education sessions at the Annual Conference of the Medical Library Association’s Midwest Chapter closes Monday, October 13, at 12:00 PM CDT. The theme is “Imagination & Co-Creation”. At a time when long-standing norms and…
Call for Participation: Research Survey “Exploring the Education and Self-Training Practices of Information Professionals in Evidence Synthesis Methodologies”–Deadline Wed., Oct. 15
(via Rachel Whitney, Medical University of South Carolina) Thank you to those who have participated! We are still welcoming participation in a research study aimed at understanding how information professionals across disciplines gain evidence synthesis (ES) knowledge and skills. Additional outcomes we hope to evaluate from this survey are the differences between how information professionals…