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A selection of Irish Health Librarian messages from the Health Sciences Libraries Group of the LAI
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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 🎫
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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
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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
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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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🎤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
15 days ago
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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
#CallForAbstracts
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Conference – Health Sciences Libraries Group
Posts about Conference written by HSLG
https://hslg.ie/category/events/conference/
18 days ago
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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
25 days 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
about 1 month 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. 🔍📚
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
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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.” 📚✨
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
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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
about 1 month ago
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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...
#hslg
#medlibs
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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
about 1 month ago
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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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
#hslg
#medlibs
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month ago
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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
#hslg
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
about 2 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
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/index
about 2 months ago
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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
#hslg
#medlibs
#SerendipiTea
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
about 2 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...
#hslg
#medlibs
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/index
about 2 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
#HSLG
#HSLJ
about 2 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/
2 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
2 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
#AGM
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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
3 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
#HSLG
3 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.
#hslj
#hslg
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/index
3 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
4 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
4 months ago
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LenusHSE
4 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
@healthlibraries.bsky.social
@ndtp-hse.bsky.social
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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
#cpd
4 months ago
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Nights are getting longer, days are getting shorter. Who doesn't want a buddy at this time of year? Last chance to sign up and find your search buddy for Round 5 of HSLG's Literature Search Peer Review Buddy Scheme. Register here:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RZ70YK/
#hslg
#networking
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HSLG Literature Search Peer Review Buddy Scheme Autumn 2025 - Round 5
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RZ70YK/
4 months ago
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reposted by
Irish Health Libraries
Medical Library Association
4 months ago
Join us October 1 for a webinar exploring The Lens, OpenAlex, and Internet Archive Scholar, free databases that can expand access to evidence-based research. Learn their strengths, limitations, and how to apply them to real-world searching. Register here: https://bit.ly/4po6A3p
#medlibs
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Beyond PubMed and Google Scholar: Exploring the Future of Free Bibliographic Databases
Scheduled: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm CT As medical librarians, we teach library users the information skills they’ll use to practice evidence-based medicine throughout their careers…
https://bit.ly/4po6A3p
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reposted by
Irish Health Libraries
libfocus
4 months ago
Congratulations to Claire Dunne
@ucdlibrary.bsky.social
winner of the 2025
@conultraindev.bsky.social
Library Assistant Blog Award! Read her blog post 'Shells, Shorthand, and Skipping Classes: Documenting Prize Bookplates in the John Manning Collection of Children's Books' now at
www.libfocus.com
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Tomorrow 🗓️1st Oct. is the last day to sign up for HSLG's Round 5 of the Literature Search Peer Review Buddy Scheme. This is a great opportunity to network, share expertise and improve the quality of your searching. Sign up here:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RZ70YK/
#hslg
#networking
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HSLG Literature Search Peer Review Buddy Scheme Autumn 2025 - Round 5
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RZ70YK/
4 months ago
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Join us for OVID Platform and Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) training, 28th Oct @ Health Research Board. Register at
www.eventbrite.ie/e/ovid-platf...
Certified by LAI CPD Committee. This training is for LAI members. If you are not an LAI member, contact the HSLG to join a waiting list.
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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
4 months ago
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reposted by
Irish Health Libraries
Medical Library Association
4 months ago
🎉 Get ready for National Medical Librarians Month in October! This year's theme highlights how partnering with health information professionals and
#medlibs
empower clinicians and patients to make better decisions. Join the celebration:
https://f.mtr.cool/xlnexljrfl
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reposted by
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IFLA
7 months ago
The past year has seen both new recognition of the importance of knowledge and information for development and new attacks on the key infrastructures for delivering this,
#libraries
See
#IFLA's
new statement on Defending Inclusive Knowledge Societies
bit.ly/44FsPrL
— Time to act!
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JBI
5 months ago
Geographic filters in literature searches can help limit evidence to specific characteristics, such as country or region. A scoping review aimed to identify validated geographic search filters & evaluate their development & performance measures.
journals.lww.com/jbisrir/abst...
#EvidenceSynthesis
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National Library of Ireland
5 months ago
We are joining in the celebrations for
@culturenightdub.bsky.social
2025 and will be open to visitors throughout the evening of Friday 19th September. ⭐ Learn more:
www.nli.ie/news-stories...
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Celebrate Culture Night 2025 at the NLI
https://www.nli.ie/news-stories/news/celebrate-culture-night-2025-nli
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CILIP
5 months ago
“Not convinced yet: research with the UK library profession about AI” This new report by Dr Andrew Cox, University of Sheffield is a snapshot of how info pros engage with this fast-evolving technology & the attitudes shaping its future role in the sector.
www.cilip.org.uk/news/708197/...
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Not convinced yet: research into AI use among the UK library profession
> A new report by Dr Andrew Cox, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, offers fresh insight into the adoption, use and perceptions of artificial intelligence across the library and information profession.
https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/708197/Not-convinced-yet-research-into-AI-use-in-the-UK-library-profession-.htm
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JBI
6 months ago
We created a starter pack to help researchers, students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in
#EvidenceSynthesis
and
#EBHC
to find their community on Bluesky:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
add a skeleton here at some point
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JBI
6 months ago
Need to do a comprehensive search for a systematic review or scoping review? Check out the recorded webinar on our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa6w...
#PhDSky
#AcademicSky
#EvidenceSynthesis
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Searching for studies: Basics of a systematic search
YouTube video by JBI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa6w7TixIeg
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Wondering what reading material to bring with you on your summer holiday? Look no further - HSLJ Issue 1!!
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
#hslg
#medlibs
6 months ago
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In her article 'Strengthening the Future of Health Science Librarianship', Eimear Carney writes how coaching and mentoring provides important support for professional development, leadership growth, and navigating the complexities of library services.
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
#hslg
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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
6 months ago
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Missed our annual HSLG conference back in March on Cultivating Curiosity: A Wonderland for Librarians? Fear not, Jim Healy reports on the day’s presentations in HSLJ Issue 1
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
#hslg
#medlibs
#curiousity
6 months ago
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Knowledge café’s and conversational leadership are some strategies libraries can use to help their communities navigate a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex & Ambiguous) world. Read Mairead Mc Keown & Amy Bond’s article in HSLJ Issue 1.
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
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https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
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In our first issue of HSLJ, Ann Byrne & Irene O’Dowd of Hibernia College, take us through the process of developing and rolling out an instructional workshop on academic poster design for undergraduate nursing students.
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
#hslg
#medlibs
#teachingandlearning
7 months ago
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Louise
7 months ago
#medlibs
@healthlibraries.bsky.social
Submit your abstract by 31 July 2025!
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Are you a butterfly, a hunter, or a dancer when it comes to information seeking? Mary Dunne
@hrblibrarians.bsky.social
outlines how library and information professionals can promote curiosity among their stakeholders in HSLJ Issue 1
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
#hslg
#medlibs
#curiosity
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