The Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) annual conference will be virtual in 2026. The conference will be held September 29 – October 1, 2026. This year’s theme is “Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Present: Librarians Advancing Health Science.” HSLI is seeking proposals for Lightning Talk Presentations.
Each presenter will have 10 minutes to present their Lightning Talk with a small set of slides (7 slides maximum). Topics can include any area of librarianship. Incorporating this year’s conference theme is appreciated but not required. Student submissions are encouraged. If you have presented, or plan to present, a poster or lightning talk at another meeting this year (such as MLA or Midwest Chapter/MLA), recycling the content for HSLI is totally okay!
Presenting author(s) must register for the conference and be available virtually to present (exact time TBD). More information about the conference can be found at the HSLI website.
Abstract Submission Instructions
For consideration, please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words using our submission portal: https://uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tHML1JcVCcjHWS The deadline for abstract submission is July 20, 2026. Participants will be notified of acceptance no later than August 11, 2026. Once notified of acceptance, slides are due on September 10, 2026.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to Carmen Howard (choward4@uic.edu).