The dates have been set for October 21-24, 2015 at the Peoria Civic Center for the All for One conference. This will be a joint meeting of academic, public, school and special library associations.
Year: 2013
MLA Webinar Host Sites
There are two opportunities to attend Medical Library Association Educational Webinars next month. Wednesday, November 6 Topic: Understanding the Business of Your Organization Presenter: Kristen DeSanto, AHIP, Clinical and Research Library, Children’s Hospital Colorado — Aurora Hosted by: The Chicago and South Consortium at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL. Also to be hosted…
Submit Nominations for 2013 Starfish-Thrower Award Deadline Oct 3rd.
Do you know someone who has made an important contribution of time and/or talent to our organization? Would you like to recognize a fellow member for their participation in HSLI? Nominate the person for the 2013 Starfish-Thrower Award! This award is based on the story of the child who “makes a difference” by throwing stranded…
HSLI Supports Illinois Senate Bill 1900
HSLI President Stacey Knight-Davis has sent a letter to Governor Quinn encouraging him to sign Illinois Senate Bill 1900 into law. Titled the Open Access to Research Articles Act, this bill outlines the creation of task forces at Illinois public universities to consider how universities can further open access goals. Full text of SB 1900…
Legislative Committee Report
The Legislative Committee continually tracks legislation in both the Illinois General Assembly, which started its 98th session in January, and the United States Congress, which began its 113th session, also in January. The committee has sent out alerts to HSLI members regarding the following pieces of legislation: Illinois Senate Bill 1900–improves open access to research…
New Committee Members Announced
Please welcome two new HSLI Committee members. Jeanne Sadlik, Associate Director of the Health Sciences Library, Loyola University Chicago is the new Bylaws Chair. Donald J. Nagolski, Information & Access Services Librarian at Loyola University Chicago has joined the Marketing Committee. The full committee roster is posted below. Archives Committee: Miranda Shake, Chair Bylaws Committee:…
Elissa Cochran wins Annual Meeting Grant
Elissa Cochran is one of two Midwest Chapter members that have been awarded the Annual Meeting Grant by the Awards and Scholarship Committee of the Midwest Chapter. The Annual Meeting Grant is a new award for 2013. Elissa is a solo librarian serving at Presence Covenant Medical Center and Presence United Samaritans Medical Center. Please…
Karen Stoner Retires
Karen Stoner retired from Decatur Memorial Hospital on June 1, 2013. Karen served as the Consortium Coordinator for Capital Area Consortium from 2001 to 2003. Karen worked closely with the physicians at Decatur Memorial Hospital and was acknowledged in several publications for her work, attention, and effort.
HSLI Wants YOU!
HSLI is seeking volunteers for several open committee positions. Whether you have served in the past or are new to the HSLI community, we are seeking your ideas and service. There are positions open on the Bylaws and Marketing committees that offer the opportunity to shape how HSLI operates and spread the word about what…
Delnor Hospital Medical Library Receives Illinois State Grant
Paula Olson, librarian at Cadence Health Delnor Hospital has received a $5,000.00 grant from the Illinois State Library. The grant is part of the “Back To Books” program sponsored by the State Library. Paula says this grant will enable her to bring her library collection up-to-date along with discount programs offered by medical book vendors….