The Health Science Librarians of Illinois Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce the 2018 keynote speaker, Dr. Kristi Holmes. In her talk, “Thirsting for Knowledge: Opportunities for Librarians in the Age of Data” on Thursday, September 27th, she will discuss intersections between libraries and data, and will offer a range of practical ideas that…
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HSLI 2018 Annual Conference: Nancy’s Reception and Other Activities for the Evening of Thursday, September 27
Although most of the 2018 HSLI Annual Conference will consist of CE sessions and other formal activities, there will also be opportunities to relax and network, especially during the evening of the Conference’s first full day, Thursday, September 27. After the end of the day’s CE sessions and lightning rounds, meet in the…
Reminder: Last Day to Reserve Hotel Room at Health Science Librarians of Illinois 2018 Conference Rate is August 27 (Extended to Sept. 3)
To book your hotel stay at The Cliffbreakers Hotel & Conference Center (also known as Riverview Inn & Suites), you must call 1-815-282-3033. By mentioning that you are part of the “Health Science Librarians” group, you will receive the lodging rate of $109 per night, plus taxes/fees (total: $124.26/night for double Queen or Jr. King) and…
HSLI 2018 Conference Poster Proposals Deadline Extended to August 31
The Health Science Librarians of Illinois Conference Planning Committee invites poster proposals for the HSLI 2018 Annual Conference, be held September 26-28 in Rockford, Illinois. Please note that the deadline is now Friday, August 31. Ideas may interpret the Conference theme, “Rivers of Data, Streams of Knowledge”. In doing so, they may include, but are…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for Student Internships at Health Science Librarians of Illinois 2018 Annual Conference is Monday, August 20
Hello, If you are a library hosting a graduate assistant this semester, or if you know of a graduate student interested in health science librarianship, we hope you will forward this e-mail to that person. We are accepting applications until Monday, August 20. Applicants will be informed of the decision by Monday, August 27. Thank you!…
HSLI 2018 Conference Friday Morning CE Session
HSLI 2018 Conference Friday Morning CE Session: “Dissemination in Action: Communicating Research in a Digital World” The HSLI 2018 Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce information about another of the continuing-education opportunities that will be available at the conference. On Friday morning, Karen Gutzman, Digital Innovations Specialist at Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning…
HSLI 2018 Conference Reminder: Poster Proposals are Due August 17
REMINDER: The Health Science Librarians of Illinois Conference Planning Committee invites poster proposals for the HSLI 2018 Annual Conference, be held September 26-28 in Rockford, Illinois. The submission deadline is August 17. Ideas can interpret the conference theme, “Rivers of Data, Streams of Knowledge”, can include, but are not limited to, any area of librarianship,…
HSLI Annual Conference 2018: Early Registration Has Begun and Ends September 12th!
Early registration and hotel reservations for the Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference have begun and will end Wednesday, September 12th. After that date, there will be a $25 late fee assessed to register, and you may not be able to reserve a room in the HSLI block. Please follow this link for online…
August 3 Application Deadline: the Syed Maghrabi Scholarship to Attend 2018 HSLI Annual Conference
(via Ramune Kubilius, Northwestern University) The call for applicants concludes on Friday, August 3 for the Syed Maghrabi Scholarship to Attend 2018 HSLI Annual Conference. The scholarship, named in honor of dedicated HSLI member Syed Maghrabi (1945-2000), supports HSLI members’ participation in the organization’s Annual Conference and will provide reimbursement for a free 2018 HSLI…
Reminder: HSLI 2018 Lightning Talk Proposals are Being Accepted Through August 1
(via Ramune Kubilius, Northwestern University) Hello, The August 1 proposal deadline is approaching for lightning talks, a new offering at the Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) conference. A designated timeslot on the afternoon of Thursday, September 27, has been set aside for sharing experiences, best practices, or how lemonade was made out of lemons! Each…