Cara Forster (they/them) is the new HSLI Member of the Quarter! Forster is currently the Research & Learning Librarian and a liaison for Nursing, Public Health and Applied Health Sciences, and Biology at Loyola University Chicago. They studied neuroscience as an undergraduate and spent the subsequent four years as a Clinical Genetic Counseling Assistant. Their…
Author: Eric Edwards
Reminder: Submissions for HSLI Photo Contest Due Friday, September 1
This is a reminder that submissions are due Friday, September 1. I have not received any so far. Please see the original announcement below for details. 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!…
Reminder: HSLI Starfish Thrower Award Nominations Due Wednesday, August 30
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 one at a time. Thus, the…
Legislative Update, 08/16/2023
Federal Did you know that the Medical Library Association’s Public Policy Center has a Censorship and Library Practices Toolkit? The toolkit is available to everyone whether you are an MLA member or not, and it contains links to resources to help you keep track of legislation. You can download the toolkit here. State Governor Pritzker…
Call for New HSLI Legislative Committee Co-Chair
Note: This position is now filled. Thank you. Some of you may be aware that Lesley Wolfgang has resigned as Co-Chair of the HSLI Legislative Committee to focus on work commitments. I would like to thank her for keeping HSLI members informed of important legislative news at the federal level. The remaining Co-Chair, Carmen Howard,…
Call for Submissions: HSLI Photo Contest–Deadline Friday, September 1
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 Friday, September 1. The membership will then have the chance to vote on…
Planning Next HSLI “Ad Hoc” Webinar
Thank you very much to everyone who planned or attended last month’s “ad hoc” webinar on systematic reviews. The goal is to offer these types of programs quarterly, with the next one tentatively scheduled for August. Based on the results of the survey for the systematic reviews webinar, there are four topics that people identified…
Call for Nominations: HSLI President-Elect and Secretary–Deadline Fri., July 21
HSLI Members, The offices of President-Elect and Secretary are open for election in the fall of 2023. HSLI members are encouraged to consider running for office or nominating a colleague who is interested in being nominated. Self-nominations are welcome! This is a great opportunity for professional service and leadership development, and there are typically only…
President’s Message–June, 2023
All: Hope the summer months are giving everyone a chance to reflect on how their 2023 has progressed so far. With this message, I would like to take the time to reflect upon ways in which HSLI members can become more active in the organization, while also recognizing those efforts. As you all know, we…
Call for Discussion Recommendations: Next Meeting of HSLI Journal Club on Thurs., Aug. 17, at 3:00 PM CDT–Deadline Fri., July 7
(via Peggy Carey, National University of Health Sciences) The Health Science Librarians of Illinois Journal Club plans to meet for an informal discussion of a selected publication/podcast/blogpost/presentation and share our understanding and its implications for our work. Please post your suggestions on the webpage to discuss by Friday, July 7. An announcement of the selected…