(via Frances Drone-Silvers, HSLI Secretary) This is a final reminder to join HSLI members for a coffee (or your beverage of choice) and conversation this 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…
Author: Eric Edwards
President’s Message–October, 2023
All: Since the HSLI Business Meeting took place on September 26, another “HSLI year” has now come to a close, along with my first year as President. This is a period of transition, so it is time to look back, but also a chance to look forward to 2023-24. First of all, I would like…
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…
Reminder: Deadline to Submit Discussion Topics for Next Meeting of HSLI Journal Club (Tues., Nov. 14, at 3:00 PM CDT) is Fri., Oct. 6
(via Peggy Carey, National University of Health Sciences) Have you heard, read, or seen something that you’d like to discuss with your peers? Plan to join us for the next meeting of the HSLI Journal Club on Tuesday, November 14, at 3:00 PM CDT, via Zoom, for an informal discussion of a selected publication, podcast, blogpost, or presentation. Please post your suggestions…
Reminder: Deadline to Submit Discussion Topics for Next Meeting of HSLI Journal Club (Tues., Nov. 14, at 3:00 PM CDT) is Fri., Oct. 6
(via Peggy Carey, National University of Health Sciences) Have you heard, read, or seen something that you’d like to discuss with your peers? Plan to join us for the next meeting of the HSLI Journal Club on Tuesday, November 14, at 3:00 PM CDT, via Zoom, for an informal discussion of a selected publication, podcast, blogpost, or presentation. Please post your suggestions…
Final Reminder: HSLI Business Meeting and Organization Updates Online Tues., Sept. 26, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
This is a final reminder that the 2023 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Business Meeting and Organization Updates will take place online Tuesday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. All HSLI members should have received an e-mail with the meeting agenda and access information; no registration is necessary. Thank you to HSLI Treasurer Jonna…
HSLI Holding Webinar “Smooth Sailing in Health Science Liaisonship: A Panel Discussion”–Mon., Oct. 23, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Jacqueline Leskovec, Network of the National Library of Medicine – Region 6) The Health Sciences Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) invites you to attend a one-hour, virtual panel discussion entitled Smooth Sailing in Health Science Liaisonship: A Panel Discussion. Panelists will discuss their strategies for not just existing as liaisons, but also thriving. Join us as we…
Reminder: HSLI Business Meeting and Organization Updates Online Tuesday, September 26 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT)
This is a reminder that the 2023 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Business Meeting and Organization Updates will take place online Tuesday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. All HSLI members should have received an e-mail with the meeting agenda and access information; no registration is necessary. Thank you to HSLI Treasurer Jonna Peterson…
Submissions Deadline for HSLI Photo Contest Extended to Monday, September 11
Want to share a unique program, project, or event at your library? Need an opportunity to practice your photography skills? Consider submitting an image for the HSLI photo contest! The submission should adhere to the following guidelines. Please e-mail all submissions to Eric Edwards, at eedwards@ilsos.gov or president@hsli.org, by Monday, September 11. The membership will then have the chance to vote…
Final Reminder: HSLI Starfish Thrower Award Nominations Due Today, Wednesday, September 6
Know a Health Science Librarians of Illinois member who has made a lasting difference in the organization? Consider nominating the person for the 2023 Starfish Thrower Award! First presented in 2000, the Starfish Thrower Award is based on the story of the child who “makes a difference” by throwing stranded starfish back into the ocean…