Federal News Several pending Supreme Court cases could negatively impact healthcare and scientific progress. In particular, they could restrict access to abortions, limit funds for preventative care, and hinder the ability to update policies according to new research. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/05/supreme-court-cases-health-care-00119996 Illinois NewsAs part of the new ‘Ban Books Bans” law (Public Act 103-0100) certain procedural or…
Month: October 2023
Final Reminder: Registration for Midwest Chapter of Medical Library Association Conference (Online Wed., Oct. 11 – Fri., Oct. 13) Closes Tues., Oct. 10, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Registration for the Midwest / MLA (Medical Library Association) 2023 Conference is still open. The meeting will take place online from Wednesday, October 11, to Friday, October 13. The keynote speaker is Kayte Spector-Bagdady, JD, MBe. She will speak on “Data Sharing for…
President’s Message–October, 2023
All: Since the HSLI Business Meeting took place on September 26, another “HSLI year” has now come to a close, along with my first year as President. This is a period of transition, so it is time to look back, but also a chance to look forward to 2023-24. First of all, I would like…
Registration Open for ALA RUSA STARS Webinar “Introducing the Revised Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States with Explanatory Text”–Thurs., Nov. 2, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via Jennifer Young, East Tennessee State University) Do you process interlibrary loan requests or oversee staff who do? If so, this free webinar is for you! Titled “Introducing the Revised Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States with Explanatory Text”, the webinar will take place on Thursday, November 2, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. The newly-revised Interlibrary…
Reminder: Registration Open for Online Course “Bibliometric Data Sources and Indicators”–Monday, Nov. 13 – Thursday, Nov. 16
(via Karen Gutzman, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) We are happy to announce that registration is open for the fully online course “Bibliometric Data Sources and Indicators”. This course is provided by Leiden University’s Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) in collaboration with the Galter Health Sciences Library at…
Call for Submissions: ALA Library Instruction Round Table Awards Recognizing Excellence in Information Literacy and Instruction–Deadline Mon., Jan. 15
(via Kimberly Shotick, Northern Illinois University) The ALA Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) welcomes your submissions for two awards created to recognize excellence in information literacy and instruction. Submissions from all types of libraries (public, school, special, academic) are encouraged. Winners will receive a $1,000 award, a plaque, and a $500 stipend to be used…
Registration Open for Online with the CMC Webinar “Stump the CMC”–Thurs., Oct. 12, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
(via Dr. Pamela Thomas, Illinois Heartland Library System) This is a reminder that registration is open for the October Online with the CMC webinar, “Stump the CMC”. It will take place on Thursday, October 12, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. Are you cataloging an item or collection and have questions, or are you just…
Call for Breakout Session Proposals: 52nd Annual LOEX Conference (Thurs., May 2 – Sat., May 4, in Naperville)–Deadline Mon., Nov. 27
(via Annie Armstrong, University of Illinois Chicago Daley Library) The organizers of the 52nd Annual LOEX Conference seek proposals for breakout sessions. Themed “Growing and Adapting Your Information Literacy Practice”, the Conference will take place in Naperville, IL, from Thursday, May 2, to Saturday, May 4, 2024. Please see below for more information, including the…
Reminder: Registration Open for Upcoming Webinars in NNLM – Region 6 Speaker Series (Thurs., Oct. 12; Thurs., Oct. 19; and Fri., Nov. 17)
(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) NNLM – Region 6 Speaker Series is an irregularly scheduled webinar series from NNLM – Region 6, featuring expert guest speakers presenting on topics of interest to all our users, from librarians to public health practitioners, educators, clinicians, and others who work with…
Reminder: Nominations for MLA Consumer Health Librarian of the Year Award Due Sunday, October 15
(via Deborah Farber, California University of Science and Medicine) Nominations are open for the Consumer Health Librarian of the Year Award. Consumer health librarians focus on the continuum of health information services that benefit patients, caregivers, and individuals interested in optimal health and health care for themselves and their families. Established in 2017, this award…