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Join us for this year's HSLG conference on "Celebrating Our Collective Power: Finding Strength in Difference.”
Our diverse values, priorities, and ways of working strengthen health libraries—driving new ideas and innovation.

🗓️March 12th 2026
🏨Ashling Hotel, Dublin
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Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
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🚨HSLG Conference 2026 final programme

👀Here’s a look at what to expect on March 12th in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin!

🎟️Some tickets still available, get yours here - www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...

💰Funding options available here - hslg.ie/about/hslg-b...
February 17, 2026 at 6:40 AM
👀Here's a first look at the programme for HSLG Conference 2026

💰Did you know the Bernard Barrett Bursary can provide funding for HSLG members to attend events like this? Find out more here - hslg.ie/about/hslg-b...

🎟️Tickets are still available here - www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
February 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM
✍️HSLJ Summer 2026 issue submissions

⏲Want to publish in the Health Sciences Libraries Journal? Submit by April 10th!

🏳️‍🌈This issue will contain special features celebrating Pride month, we would love to hear from LGBTQi+ colleagues!

📚Guidelines here: journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
Submissions | Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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January 29, 2026 at 2:31 PM
🚨 Keynote confirmed for HSLG Conference 2026 🚨

Join us on 12 March at the Ashling Hotel Dublin for Professor Brendan Kelly’s keynote:

“Information, Intelligence, Instinct: Navigating Knowledge in an Ocean of AI”

Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
January 27, 2026 at 11:46 AM
🎤HSLG Conference | 12 March
⏰ Abstract deadline: 10am, 19 Jan — don’t miss it!
📩 Submit your abstract to contacthslg@gmail.com
🎟️ Tickets now live on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...

Join the conversation. Share your work. See you there! 🔥
Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
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January 15, 2026 at 9:41 AM
📣 Abstract Deadline Extended!
🗓️ New deadline: 19th Jan @ 10am
🎤 Theme: Celebrating Our Collective Power: Finding Strength in Difference

If you’ve been thinking about submitting, now’s your chance to share your work & perspective with our community. Don't delay, submit today.
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Conference – Health Sciences Libraries Group
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January 13, 2026 at 8:47 AM
✨ Call for Abstracts ✨
Our conference on Celebrating Our Collective Power: Finding Strength in Difference is accepting abstracts until Tuesday Jan 13, 2026.
Send to contacthslg@gmail.com with title, presenter(s), org, 250–300 words, 10/20 min
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#HSLG #CallForAbstracts
Conference – Health Sciences Libraries Group
Posts about Conference written by HSLG
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January 12, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Join us for this year's HSLG conference on "Celebrating Our Collective Power: Finding Strength in Difference.”
Our diverse values, priorities, and ways of working strengthen health libraries—driving new ideas and innovation.

🗓️March 12th 2026
🏨Ashling Hotel, Dublin
🎫
eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference
The HSLG conference will be held in the Ashling Hotel on Thursday 12 March 2026 from 9.45 to 16.30 .
eventbrite.ie
January 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
SHOUT: Sharing Hints, Outcomes and Useful Techniques

Mary Dunne @hrblibrarians.bsky.social draws together some of the excellent knowledge and information that our international colleagues have recently produced.
Read it here👇https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/article/view/4650/6736
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December 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Read about Aileen Garrihy’s recent training in - How to Peer Review Search Strategies.
Key insight: Applying PRESS as a structured framework reinforces the value of peer review and constructive feedback in building robust search strategies. 🔍📚

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View of Sharpening Search Skills:
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December 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
From student shelver in 1979 to Deputy University Librarian, Helen Fallon reflects on 40+ years in librarianship.
Key Lessons: be visible, think strategically, keep learning, build networks, and plan your career.
“Don’t wait for clarity—keep moving.” 📚✨
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A Reflection on Forty Years Working in Libraries | Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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December 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Behind every evidence-based decision is a medical librarian! This “day in the life” is a must-read. 📚🩺
Alex Henigman gives us a snapshot of her day in the Dept. of Family & Community Medicine at University of Missouri-Columbia
👉 journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...

#hslg #medlibs
A Day in the Life of a Medical Librarian in an Academic Family Medicine Department | Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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December 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Meet Marcia Crocker Noyes: a founding member of the MLA 📚@medlibassn.bsky.social and a pioneer who led Maryland's MedChi for 50+ years (1890s–1946). A true giant in her field.

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🔗https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/article/view/4713
Marcia Crocker Noyes: The Librarian Who Never Left | Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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December 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Reposted by Irish Health Libraries
Call for Papers!!!
The 2026 conference theme is Transforming futures: Libraries leading through Change and Innovation. #CONUL26 invites submissions for presentations and posters.
Submit Your Abstract here: conference.conul.ie
December 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Reposted by Irish Health Libraries
JBI critical appraisal tools assist in assessing the trustworthiness, relevance and results of published papers.

Go to our website for 15 checklists: https://jbi.global/critical-appraisal-tools
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Career paths aren’t always linear.
Read all about Ian Feerick's road to becoming Tusla's First Librarian 🎆
A great example of how exploring your interests can open entirely new doors. 📚✨
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#hslg #medlibs
Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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December 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
📚✍️ It is a truth universally acknowledged… that health sciences information professionals have stories to tell.
Our💎OA HSLJ invites research, case studies & reflections. With a DEBI focus for ☀️Summer 2026—pray, submit forthwith!
Read more on our LinkedIn page:
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December 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Lived experience isn't a footnote - its the core of professional practice. Maeve Kerin’s @tudublin.bsky.social reflective article explores how navigating a library role with a visible difference (CFND) shapes service through empathy and self-awareness.

🔗 journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj

#hslg
Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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December 16, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Discover The Anatomy 💀 of a Journal: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How! 🧠📚
In 2025, the HSLG became publishers—yes, really! We break down every step of building a free, professional journal and why it matters for our community.

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Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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December 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM
☕💬 A heart warming initiative led by MUH & AMHS Cork librarians: Time for SerendipiTEA paired staff from across hospital and mental health services for informal chats that opened minds and strengthened connections.
Worth a read: 👇
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#hslg #medlibs #SerendipiTea
Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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December 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Library & information professionals have powerful stories. Martin O’Connor’s ‪@ucclibrary.bsky.social‬ piece shows writing doesn’t need to be daunting—small steps build confidence and spark impact. Start small. Share boldly.

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#hslg #medlibs
Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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December 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🎉 The Winter 2025 issue of the Health Sciences Libraries Journal (Vol. 1, Issue 2) is now live!

Discover fresh perspectives, innovative practice, and standout contributions from across the field.

Read the Winter issue ➡️ journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj

🗓️Summer 2026 deadlines: hslg.ie

#HSLG #HSLJ
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
HSLG Conference 2026: “Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference.” 🙌
12 March 2026, Ashling Hotel, Dublin.
Call for abstracts open!
Submit by 13 Jan 2026 to contacthslg@gmail.com
Successful presenters attend free.
Tickets €35 - €80
Further info: hslg.ie
Health Sciences Libraries Group
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November 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
⏰ Less than 1 week ‘til our online AGM!
📅 Thurs 27th • 11am
HSLG members—grab your spot here:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/hslg-agm-2...

Come join the gang 😎
Ever thought about being on the committee?
Nomination info: hslg.ie/about/member...
Nomination deadline: 24th Nov.
HSLG AGM 2025
Health Sciences Libraries Group Virtual AGM
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November 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
HSLG AGM online on 🗓️Thursday 27th Nov.
HSLG members, register now via Eventbrite:
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Nominations are open for the HSLG committee (2025-2027). Submit nominations by 5pm, Mon 24th Nov. Details here: hslg.ie/about/member...

#HSLG #AGM
HSLG AGM 2025
Health Sciences Libraries Group Virtual AGM
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November 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM