Rhona Kelley, Head, Reference & Education at SIU plans to retire at the end of 2014 after 30 years of service. Rhona served on 9 MLA committees and chaired 3 of them. She is an active member of Midwest Chapter MLA. She authored “Teaching Technologies in Libraries” in the Bulletin of the Medical Library Association. In…
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Arlis Dittmer Retires
Arlis Dittmer has retired from the Blessing Health Professions Library in Quincy, Illinois after 26 years of service. Arlis has been a very active member of HSLI, serving as both Secretary and President. She was the recipient of the 1998-99 Presidential Award Winner for her service on the HSLI Conference Committee. Arlis served on both the…
Beth Robb Retires
Beth Robb retired in October, 2014 from Presence Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL. Beth joined the Presence in 2004 and served as the Manager of Library Services and Institutional Review Board Coordinator. Before coming to St. Francis, Beth served as an Outreach Coordinator and DOCLINE coordinator for the NN/LM. Working with Joyce Pallinger, Beth…
Eric Edwards Wins the 2014 Starfish Thrower Award
Congratulations to Eric Edwards for receiving the 2014 HSLI Starfish Thrower Award. This award recognizes HSLI members who have made a difference withing the organization. Eric’s nomination recognized his enthusiasm and effort that go “above and beyond” in keeping us informed on legislative issues. Congratulations, Eric, and thank you for your service to HSLI.
Interview with Stacey Knight-Davis in IACRL Newsletter
I also wanted to share my interview with HSLI President Stacey Knight-Davis that appeared in the Spring edition. (Again, sorry I’m sending this out just now.) Thanks, again, Stacey, for agreeing to be interviewed! Member Spotlight: Stacey Knight-Davis Why did you decide to become a librarian? I started volunteering at my local public library when…
Blessing Health Professions Library Receives Grant
The library has received a “Back to Books” grant which has allowed us to purchase 25 current medical textbooks for circulation and interlibrary loan. We chose only titles with a 2013, 2014, 2015 imprint. These textbooks are usually held on reserve. This collection was purchase for the distinct purpose of being available to libraries who…
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine to host Every Necessary Care and Attention, August 2014
Every Necessary Care and Attention: George Washington and Medicine, a traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine, will be on display at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, from August 4 – September 13, 2014. Online Exhibition: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/georgewashington/ UPDATE: August 2014 – Due to library renovations, the exhibition has been canceled.
Booth Library is finalist for National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced that Booth Library is a finalist for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor conferred on museums and libraries for service to the community. Medal finalists are selected from nationwide nominations of libraries and museums that demonstrate…
Harry Potter’s World on Display at SIU Medical Library
“Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine” will be available for viewing from March 10 through April 18 at the SIU Medical Library. This exhibition was produced by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health and is curated by Elizabeth J. Bland. A special musical event, “Music, Magic and Medicine”, will be…
WIU awarded LSTA Grant for Nursing Resources
In May, WIU was awarded a Back to Books Grant LSTA Grant through the Illinois State Library. The grant was titled Nursing Resources for a Rural Academic Library, we were awarded the maximum award of $5000. Eighty-five titles were purchased. Please take a look at the title that were purchased with Illinois state funds. These…