The slides from Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe’s keynote address, “From One Big Deal to Another? Libraries in an Open Access Age”, are available here. The talk covered what one can consider an open access age, whether or not libraries benefit from “Big Deal” agreements with publishers, and what alternatives libraries might have in the future.
Category: 2019 Conference
Elizabeth Sterner – 2019 Syed Maghrabi Scholarship Recipient – Conference Report
Elizabeth (Betsy) Sterner, MS, MLIS, is the Health and Human Services librarian at Governors State University (GSU). Her report about her experience at the HSLI 2019 Conference is shared. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend the HSLI 2019 Conference, Going Forward, Looking Back, in Champaign, IL. I would like to thank the Conference…
Information About Outings During This Week’s HSLI Conference
(sent on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) We all know how much sitting goes on during a conference and it might be nice to get out for some physical activity during your time at HSLI. Here are a few things to consider: There will be a Sunrise Walk Thursday morning from…
Vendors at 2019 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Conference
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) Interested in learning more about some of the latest databases and products that vendors offer? Stop by the tables during Nancy’s Reception on Thursday evening. Exhibitors include EBSCO, Elsevier Clinical Key, McGraw Hill, NEJM, NNLM, Ovid, and RAILS. EBSCO provides a discovery service, full-text and…
Advantages to Students of Attending 2019 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Conference (Sept. 11-13 in Champaign)
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) Are you considering a career in health sciences or medical librarianship? Interested in learning more about the latest trends in the profession? Looking for an opportunity to meet and network with new and experienced library practitioners, while helping the Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI)…
Keynote and CEs for Upcoming Health Science Librarians of Illinois 2019 Conference
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) Registration is still open for the Health Science Librarians of Illinois 2019 Conference, “Going Forward, Looking Back”, at the iHotel in Champaign, IL, from September 11 to 13. Don’t delay – early-bird registration ends Friday, August 23. The Conference keynote speaker will be Lisa Janicke…
Early-Bird Registration for Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference (Sept. 11-13 in Champaign) Extended to Friday, August 23
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) There’s still time to register for the Health Science Librarians of Illinois Conference at the early-bird rate, as the deadline is now Friday, August 23. This year’s theme, Going Forward, Looking Back, celebrates HSLI’s 40th anniversary. The Conference will take place September 11-13 at the…
Deadline to Reserve Room at HSLI Conference Rate Extended to August 16
(via Miranda Shake, HSLI Past President) The HSLI Conference is almost a month away. We hope to see you there! For more information, please check the Conference website. In the meantime, if you have not registered yet or are still waiting on approval, please consider getting your hotel room reserved. The group rate was set…
Reminder: HSLI Annual Conference Holding Silent Auction Evening of Thursday, September 12
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Silent Auction Subcommittee) Join us at the HSLI Annual Conference’s Silent Auction, where you will be able to bid on many interesting and unique items. Available in the Silent Auction will be gift baskets and bags (with books, toiletries, Illinois beer, a pet mug, and other goodies),…
Registration Open for HSLI Annual Conference — Early Deadline Friday, August 9
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) Registration is now open for the Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) Conference for 2019. This year’s theme, Going Forward, Looking Back, celebrates HSLI’s 40th anniversary. The conference will be held September 11th-13th at the iHotel in Champaign, IL. Highlights of the conference include lightning…