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A selection of Irish Health Librarian messages from the Health Sciences Libraries Group of the LAI
That’s a wrap! Thank you to all speakers, sponsors and attendees. We look forward to seeing many of you at HSLG Conference 2027! Here are some bonus shots of, what was, a great day in Dublin.
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Workshop time! Led by Professor Aphra Kerr, HSLG conference attendees are discussing libraries, expertise and literacy in the AI era
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7 days ago
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Here’s a look at some of the other talks we’ve been treated to at HSLG Conference 2026 before lunch!
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Keynote speaker professor Brendan Kelly delivered a fascinating keynote on techno-panic and much more to kick off HSLG conference 2026
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HSLG Conference 2026 is underway!
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🚂Attention
#hslg
conference attendees: LUAS red line is not currently running. You may need to allow extra time for your journeys this morning. More details here:
www.luas.ie
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7 days ago
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📣We are delighted to announce that tickets for the HSLG annual conference 2026 are SOLD OUT! 🤝We are looking forward to welcoming attendees to the Ashling Hotel, Dublin tomorrow. ⏰You can still find a copy of the programme here...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
#HSLG
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Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebrating-our-collective-power-finding-strength-in-difference-tickets-1978371235622?aff=oddtdtcreator
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✍️Want to publish your work in the Health Sciences Libraries Journal? ⏰The deadline for our Summer issue is April 1st, only a few weeks away! 🌈This issue will contain special features. Submissions on LGBTQI+ and neurodiversity are especially welcome!
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
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Submissions | Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/about/submissions
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📢 HSLG Conference 2026 ⌛️ Just over one week to go! 📚 This year’s theme: “Celebrating Our Collective Power: Finding Strength in Difference” 🎟️ Tickets, programme, and bursary information:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
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Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebrating-our-collective-power-finding-strength-in-difference-tickets-1978371235622?aff=oddtdtcreator
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📣Librarians can help ensure that AI supports more equitable, trustworthy, and responsive health information for all users. On March 12th, Professor Brendan Kelly will examine the role of health librarians in a rapidly changing information landscape. 🎟https://tinyurl.com/3fwyvw5m
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From prompt libraries to real‑world use cases, find out what practical AI learning can look like. Join Mairéad McKeown & David Lombard on March 12th as they share the Copilot Upskilling Programme shaping the next wave of talent at Bord Bia. 🎟️Tickets here:
tinyurl.com/3fwyvw5m
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Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
https://tinyurl.com/3fwyvw5m
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When libraries collaborate, whole sectors benefit. On March 12, Niamh Walker‑Headon explores how the HSE Library’s partnerships, authentication infrastructure, and support services open eLibrary access for diverse public‑sector organisations. 🎟️Tickets here:
tinyurl.com/3fwyvw5m
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Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
https://tinyurl.com/3fwyvw5m
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No single librarian can master AI alone — and we shouldn’t have to. On March 12, Mary Hearne explores a collective approach to AI literacy for librarians. Celebrate our collective power with us. 🎟️ Register now:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
#HSLG
#Libraries
#AILiteracy
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Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebrating-our-collective-power-finding-strength-in-difference-tickets-1978371235622?aff=oddtdtcreator
27 days ago
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What is scaffolding in systematic review training? Join Bryn Murphy & Emily Adydan as they share lessons from their 2-year training journey. Lessons, growth & practical insights for early-career librarians. 🎟️
www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
Bursary info👉
hslg.ie/about/hslg-b...
#hslg
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Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebrating-our-collective-power-finding-strength-in-difference-tickets-1978371235622?aff=oddtdtcreator
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📚 Libraries, Expertise & Literacy in the AI Era Join us on March 12th for a hands-on afternoon workshop designed specifically for busy professionals. Presented by Aphra Kerr, no prior AI knowledge required. 📍 12 March | Ashling Hotel, Dublin 🎟 Tickets available 💡 Bursary options offered
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Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebrating-our-collective-power-finding-strength-in-difference-tickets-1978371235622?aff=oddtdtcreator
28 days ago
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Apply for our Bernard Barrett Bursary with confidence! This bursary includes registration & travel costs to attend our HSLG Conference 📅 12th March This does NOT preclude LAI/HSLG members from applying for other bursaries in the same year 🎉 All the info you need to apply 👇
hslg.ie/about/hslg-b...
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HSLG Bursaries
Bursary policy Participation in national and international library and information events is an important way of sharing evidence-based library and information practice, raising the profile of heal…
https://hslg.ie/about/hslg-bursary/
28 days ago
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Solo health librarian? This one’s for you 👇 Join us on📆12 March for our HSLG Conference!! Tony Linnane presents on the power of the one-person library in healthcare — the impact, innovation and challenges. 🎓Bursaries available to attend Tickets:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
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HSLG Bursaries
Bursary policy Participation in national and international library and information events is an important way of sharing evidence-based library and information practice, raising the profile of heal…
https://hslg.ie/about/hslg-bursary/
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🚨HSLG Conference 2026 final programme 👀Here’s a look at what to expect on March 12th in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin! 🎟️Some tickets still available, get yours here -
www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
💰Funding options available here -
hslg.ie/about/hslg-b...
30 days ago
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👀Here's a first look at the programme for HSLG Conference 2026 💰Did you know the Bernard Barrett Bursary can provide funding for HSLG members to attend events like this? Find out more here -
hslg.ie/about/hslg-b...
🎟️Tickets are still available here -
www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
about 1 month ago
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✍️HSLJ Summer 2026 issue submissions ⏲Want to publish in the Health Sciences Libraries Journal? Submit by April 10th! 🏳️🌈This issue will contain special features celebrating Pride month, we would love to hear from LGBTQi+ colleagues! 📚Guidelines here:
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
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Submissions | Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/about/submissions
about 2 months ago
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🚨 Keynote confirmed for HSLG Conference 2026 🚨 Join us on 12 March at the Ashling Hotel Dublin for Professor Brendan Kelly’s keynote: “Information, Intelligence, Instinct: Navigating Knowledge in an Ocean of AI” Tickets:
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about 2 months ago
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🎤HSLG Conference | 12 March ⏰ Abstract deadline: 10am, 19 Jan — don’t miss it! 📩 Submit your abstract to
[email protected]
🎟️ Tickets now live on Eventbrite
www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
Join the conversation. Share your work. See you there! 🔥
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Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebrating-our-collective-power-finding-strength-in-difference-tickets-1978371235622?aff=oddtdtcreator
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📣 Abstract Deadline Extended! 🗓️ New deadline: 19th Jan @ 10am 🎤 Theme: Celebrating Our Collective Power: Finding Strength in Difference If you’ve been thinking about submitting, now’s your chance to share your work & perspective with our community. Don't delay, submit today.
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Conference – Health Sciences Libraries Group
Posts about Conference written by HSLG
https://hslg.ie/category/events/conference/
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✨ Call for Abstracts ✨ Our conference on Celebrating Our Collective Power: Finding Strength in Difference is accepting abstracts until Tuesday Jan 13, 2026. Send to
[email protected]
with title, presenter(s), org, 250–300 words, 10/20 min
hslg.ie/category/eve...
#HSLG
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Conference – Health Sciences Libraries Group
Posts about Conference written by HSLG
https://hslg.ie/category/events/conference/
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Join us for this year's HSLG conference on "Celebrating Our Collective Power: Finding Strength in Difference.” Our diverse values, priorities, and ways of working strengthen health libraries—driving new ideas and innovation. 🗓️March 12th 2026 🏨Ashling Hotel, Dublin 🎫
eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
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Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
https://eventbrite.ie/e/celebrating-our-collective-power-finding-strength-in-difference-tickets-1978371235622?aff=oddtdtcreator
2 months ago
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SHOUT: Sharing Hints, Outcomes and Useful Techniques Mary Dunne
@hrblibrarians.bsky.social
draws together some of the excellent knowledge and information that our international colleagues have recently produced. Read it here👇https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/article/view/4650/6736
3 months ago
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Read about Aileen Garrihy’s recent training in - How to Peer Review Search Strategies. Key insight: Applying PRESS as a structured framework reinforces the value of peer review and constructive feedback in building robust search strategies. 🔍📚
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View of Sharpening Search Skills:
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/article/view/4715/6752
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From student shelver in 1979 to Deputy University Librarian, Helen Fallon reflects on 40+ years in librarianship. Key Lessons: be visible, think strategically, keep learning, build networks, and plan your career. “Don’t wait for clarity—keep moving.” 📚✨
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A Reflection on Forty Years Working in Libraries | Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/article/view/4716
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Behind every evidence-based decision is a medical librarian! This “day in the life” is a must-read. 📚🩺 Alex Henigman gives us a snapshot of her day in the Dept. of Family & Community Medicine at University of Missouri-Columbia 👉
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
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A Day in the Life of a Medical Librarian in an Academic Family Medicine Department | Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/article/view/4710
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Meet Marcia Crocker Noyes: a founding member of the MLA 📚@medlibassn.bsky.social and a pioneer who led Maryland's MedChi for 50+ years (1890s–1946). A true giant in her field. 👇 🔗https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/article/view/4713
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Marcia Crocker Noyes: The Librarian Who Never Left | Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/article/view/4713
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CONUL Conference
3 months ago
Call for Papers!!! The 2026 conference theme is Transforming futures: Libraries leading through Change and Innovation.
#CONUL26
invites submissions for presentations and posters. Submit Your Abstract here:
conference.conul.ie
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JBI
3 months ago
JBI critical appraisal tools assist in assessing the trustworthiness, relevance and results of published papers. Go to our website for 15 checklists:
https://jbi.global/critical-appraisal-tools
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Career paths aren’t always linear. Read all about Ian Feerick's road to becoming Tusla's First Librarian 🎆 A great example of how exploring your interests can open entirely new doors. 📚✨
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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3 months ago
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📚✍️ It is a truth universally acknowledged… that health sciences information professionals have stories to tell. Our💎OA HSLJ invites research, case studies & reflections. With a DEBI focus for ☀️Summer 2026—pray, submit forthwith! Read more on our LinkedIn page:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/celebr...
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Lived experience isn't a footnote - its the core of professional practice. Maeve Kerin’s
@tudublin.bsky.social
reflective article explores how navigating a library role with a visible difference (CFND) shapes service through empathy and self-awareness. 🔗
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
3 months ago
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Discover The Anatomy 💀 of a Journal: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How! 🧠📚 In 2025, the HSLG became publishers—yes, really! We break down every step of building a free, professional journal and why it matters for our community.
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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☕💬 A heart warming initiative led by MUH & AMHS Cork librarians: Time for SerendipiTEA paired staff from across hospital and mental health services for informal chats that opened minds and strengthened connections. Worth a read: 👇
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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3 months ago
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Library & information professionals have powerful stories. Martin O’Connor’s @ucclibrary.bsky.social piece shows writing doesn’t need to be daunting—small steps build confidence and spark impact. Start small. Share boldly. 🔗
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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3 months ago
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🎉 The Winter 2025 issue of the Health Sciences Libraries Journal (Vol. 1, Issue 2) is now live! Discover fresh perspectives, innovative practice, and standout contributions from across the field. Read the Winter issue ➡️
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
🗓️Summer 2026 deadlines:
hslg.ie
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3 months ago
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HSLG Conference 2026: “Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference.” 🙌 12 March 2026, Ashling Hotel, Dublin. Call for abstracts open! Submit by 13 Jan 2026 to
[email protected]
Successful presenters attend free. Tickets €35 - €80 Further info:
hslg.ie
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Health Sciences Libraries Group
https://hslg.ie/
4 months ago
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⏰ Less than 1 week ‘til our online AGM! 📅 Thurs 27th • 11am HSLG members—grab your spot here:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/hslg-agm-2...
Come join the gang 😎 Ever thought about being on the committee? Nomination info:
hslg.ie/about/member...
Nomination deadline: 24th Nov.
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HSLG AGM 2025
Health Sciences Libraries Group Virtual AGM
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hslg-agm-2025-tickets-1801838229649?aff=oddtdtcreator
4 months ago
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HSLG AGM online on 🗓️Thursday 27th Nov. HSLG members, register now via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/hslg-agm-2...
Nominations are open for the HSLG committee (2025-2027). Submit nominations by 5pm, Mon 24th Nov. Details here:
hslg.ie/about/member...
#HSLG
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HSLG AGM 2025
Health Sciences Libraries Group Virtual AGM
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hslg-agm-2025-tickets-1801838229649?aff=oddtdtcreator
4 months ago
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Big thanks to everyone who joined us for the Ovid Platform & CASP Training day on Tuesday 28th! 🙌 Special shout out to Rani & Ben @WoltersKluwer for the informative Ovid Platform demonstration and to Miriam Williams @TUH for the engaging CASP training. 👏
#TrainingDay
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5 months ago
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Thanks for the support on our first issue! We're now seeking submissions for HSLJ Summer 2026 🗓️ Research deadline: Jan 10 🗓️ All other submissions: Apr 1 📬 Submit here:
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
Email
[email protected]
if you have any questions, concerns or ideas.
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/index
5 months ago
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📢 Just 1 week to go! Join us for HSLG’s in-person CPD event: Ovid Platform + Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) Training 📅 28th Oct. 2025 ✅ LAI CPD credited 🎟️ LAI members register:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/ovid-platf...
📩 Non-members: email
[email protected]
to join the waitlist
#CPD
#HSLG
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Ovid platform & Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) training
Ovid & CASP training
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ovid-platform-critical-appraisal-skills-programme-casp-training-tickets-1575826963869?aff=oddtdtcreator
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📣HSLG members — don't miss our upcoming AGM! 🗓️ Join us online on Thurs. Nov. 27th at 11:00 AM 🎫 Book now:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/hslg-agm-2...
Inviting nominations for committee members for the 2025–2027 term! Form & info:
hslg.ie/about/member...
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HSLG AGM 2025
Health Sciences Libraries Group Virtual AGM
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hslg-agm-2025-tickets-1801838229649?aff=oddtdtcreator
5 months ago
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2 weeks to go for Ovid platform & Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) training at the HRB. Register here:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/ovid-platf...
This is an LAI CPD credited event and is open to all LAI members. Non-LAI members are welcome to join a waiting list by contacting
[email protected]
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Ovid platform & Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) training
Ovid & CASP training
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ovid-platform-critical-appraisal-skills-programme-casp-training-tickets-1575826963869?aff=oddtdtcreator
5 months ago
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LenusHSE
6 months ago
Calling Irish health researchers! The #HSEOAAwards25 are here 🎉 Submit your work and showcase your #OAirishresearch. 📅Deadline: 24th Oct 👉 Enter now:
https://bit.ly/HSEOA25
#HSEOAAwards25
#OAirishresearch.
#hselibrary
#ResearchAwards
#IrishResearch
#OpenAccess
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Don't forget to register for the HSLG's upcoming training day on Ovid Platform & Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) on🗓️ Tuesday 28th Oct. at the Health Research Board
www.eventbrite.ie/e/ovid-platf...
#hslg
#medlibs
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Ovid platform & Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) training
Ovid & CASP training
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ovid-platform-critical-appraisal-skills-programme-casp-training-tickets-1575826963869?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Ovid platform & Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) training 🗓️ 28th October, Health Research Board Register here:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/ovid-platf...
HSLG members may apply for funds to cover registration fee and/or travel expenses.
hslg.ie/about/hslg-b...
#hslg
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