(via Deborah Lauseng, University of Illinois Chicago Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria) The Medical Library Association’s Rising Star program gives members the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics needed to become a leader in MLA. The yearly leadership development program matches each Rising Star with a mentor in a curriculum that…
Month: October 2023
Registration Open for Tennessee Health Science Library Association’s Fall Virtual Conference–Tues., Oct. 17, and Wed., Oct. 18
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University, on behalf of J. Michael Lindsay, THeSLA President) We welcome you to join us at the Tennessee Health Science Library Association’s Fall Virtual Conference, which will be held on Tuesday, October 17, and Wednesday, October 18. All aspects of this event, except…
Reminder: Survey for Association of Mental Health Librarians on Needs of Those Interested in Professional Associations, Along with Mental Health Information Resources and Sharing, Closes Sun., Oct. 8
(via Perry Weidling, student at Simmons College GSLIS) Thanks to everyone who has already responded! This is the last call for a survey being conducting as part of an environmental scan for the Association of Mental Health Librarians (AMHL). The survey aims to help us better understand a) the needs of those interested in professional associations…
Call for Chapter Proposals–Upcoming ACRL Publication Autistic Academic Librarians: A Guide for Success (Informational Webinar on Fri., Nov. 10, at 11:00 AM CDT)–Deadline Wed., Nov. 29
(via Karen Stoll Farrell, Indiana University) We are excited to invite chapter proposals for Autistic Academic Librarians: A Guide for Success, an edited volume to be published by ACRL. About the book: This book will highlight the lived experiences of autistic academic librarians. Chapter authors will discuss their experiences in various components of the employment…
Reminder: ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group’s Next First Friday Forum Discussion is on Oct. 6, at 11:00 AM CDT–Topic is “Artificial intelligence in PubMed’s Best Match algorithm: Raising awareness about AI when using and teaching PubMed”
(via Anna Ferri, Colorado State University) Join the ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group for this First Friday Forum discussion on October 6, at 11:00 AM CDT. “Artificial intelligence in PubMed’s Best Match algorithm: Raising awareness about AI when using and teaching PubMed“ PubMed’s Best Match sorting algorithm became the default search method in 2020. Since…
Deadline Extended: Forward Libraries’ First Spring Forward Conference in March, 2024–Idea Forum Now Closes Fri., Oct. 6
(via Linnea Minich, University of the South) We’re extending the deadline for session ideas until Friday, October 6, so be sure to add yours to the Spring Forward Idea Forum in time! If you haven’t checked out the Idea Forum yet, there are several proposals to vote and comment on. Your feedback on existing ideas will help…
Roy Jones Receives 2023 HSLI President’s Award
Royden “Roy” Jones, who retired in 2015 as Library Manager at OSF St. Francis Medical Center and served as HSLI Secretary (1996-97) and President (2018-2020), is the 2023 recipient of the HSLI President’s Award. The President’s Award recognizes an HSLI member who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the organization. The current HSLI…
Jonna Peterson Receives 2023 HSLI Starfish Thrower Award
Jonna Peterson, Interim Director of Loyola University Chicago’s Health Sciences Library and the current HSLI Treasurer, is the 2023 recipient of the HSLI Starfish Thrower Award. The Starfish Thrower Award recognizes an HSLI member who has made a difference to the organization. Please see below for the statement of nomination. Jonna Peterson is a worthy…
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for 2023 Illinois Library Association Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 24 – Thurs., Oct. 26, in Springfield) Closes Today, Oct. 2
(via Kristin Pekoll, Illinois Library Association) Hurry, today is your last opportunity to secure the early-bird discount for the 2023 ILA Annual Conference! Don’t delay any longer – register now to keep some extra cash in your pocket and get ready to immerse yourself in valuable sessions, an energetic exhibit hall, engaging speakers, networking prospects,…
HSLI Holding Next “Coffee and Conversation” on Friday, October 20, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) Please join HSLI members for a coffee (or your beverage of choice) and conversation on Friday, October 20, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM CDT via Microsoft Teams. Registration is not necessary; simply access the meeting at, or just before, the start time via the instructions below. This open forum is a chance to get…