(via Royden Jones, HSLI President) The Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) 2020 Conference, previously scheduled for September 2-4 at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center (located in Oglesby, IL), has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Wednesday, October 27, through Friday, October 29, 2021, at the same location. The many uncertainties surrounding the current…
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Reminder: Health Science Librarians of Illinois Holding 2020 Conference Sept. 2-4 at Starved Rock State Park
The Health Science Librarians of Illinois is proud to announce that we will be hosting our Annual Conference at Starved Rock State Park in 2020. The conference is scheduled for September 2-4, 2020 at Starved Rock Lodge. Join us for a unique and beautiful meeting experience. You’ll see amazing canyons and seasonal waterfalls when you’re…
Save the Date: HSLI 2020 Conference (September 2-4 at Starved Rock State Park)
Save the Date: September 2-4, 2020 HSLI 2020 conference at Starved Rock State Park Join us at beautiful Starved Rock State Park for unique and beautiful meeting experience. You’ll see amazing canyons and seasonal waterfalls when you’re not busy networking with your colleagues or gaining continuing education credits.
Slides From 2019 HSLI Conference Keynote Address Available
The slides from Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe’s keynote address, “From One Big Deal to Another? Libraries in an Open Access Age”, are available here. The talk covered what one can consider an open access age, whether or not libraries benefit from “Big Deal” agreements with publishers, and what alternatives libraries might have in the future.
Elizabeth Sterner – 2019 Syed Maghrabi Scholarship Recipient – Conference Report
Elizabeth (Betsy) Sterner, MS, MLIS, is the Health and Human Services librarian at Governors State University (GSU). Her report about her experience at the HSLI 2019 Conference is shared. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend the HSLI 2019 Conference, Going Forward, Looking Back, in Champaign, IL. I would like to thank the Conference…
Information About Outings During This Week’s HSLI Conference
(sent on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) We all know how much sitting goes on during a conference and it might be nice to get out for some physical activity during your time at HSLI. Here are a few things to consider: There will be a Sunrise Walk Thursday morning from…
Vendors at 2019 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Conference
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) Interested in learning more about some of the latest databases and products that vendors offer? Stop by the tables during Nancy’s Reception on Thursday evening. Exhibitors include EBSCO, Elsevier Clinical Key, McGraw Hill, NEJM, NNLM, Ovid, and RAILS. EBSCO provides a discovery service, full-text and…
Advantages to Students of Attending 2019 Health Science Librarians of Illinois Conference (Sept. 11-13 in Champaign)
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) Are you considering a career in health sciences or medical librarianship? Interested in learning more about the latest trends in the profession? Looking for an opportunity to meet and network with new and experienced library practitioners, while helping the Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI)…
Keynote and CEs for Upcoming Health Science Librarians of Illinois 2019 Conference
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) Registration is still open for the Health Science Librarians of Illinois 2019 Conference, “Going Forward, Looking Back”, at the iHotel in Champaign, IL, from September 11 to 13. Don’t delay – early-bird registration ends Friday, August 23. The Conference keynote speaker will be Lisa Janicke…
Early-Bird Registration for Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference (Sept. 11-13 in Champaign) Extended to Friday, August 23
(on behalf of the HSLI Conference Planning Committee’s Publicity Subcommittee) There’s still time to register for the Health Science Librarians of Illinois Conference at the early-bird rate, as the deadline is now Friday, August 23. This year’s theme, Going Forward, Looking Back, celebrates HSLI’s 40th anniversary. The Conference will take place September 11-13 at the…