🥊HSLG Literature Search Peer Review Buddy Scheme round 6
🔍Working in a library or as an information specialist in Ireland and carrying out searches for your users?
✍️Sign up to meet others like you and develop your searching skills!
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/CHUS4C/
✍️Want to publish in the Health Sciences Libraries Journal?
⏰The general submission deadline for our summer issue is April 1st, less than one week away!
🏳️🌈The issue will contain special features. Submissions on LGBTQI+ and neurodiversity are especially welcome!
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
Four GLS members standing in front of HSLG sign
Mairead and David in front of screen with title slide from presentation
GLS members were out in force at the HSLG conference! Bord Bia librarian Mairéad McKeown was joined by colleague David Lombard to showcase their work building the AI capability of graduates within the organisation. Thanks to the @healthlibraries.bsky.social for organising such an inspiring day
That’s a wrap! Thank you to all speakers, sponsors and attendees. We look forward to seeing many of you at HSLG Conference 2027! Here are some bonus shots of, what was, a great day in Dublin. #HSLG #MedLibs
Workshop time! Led by Professor Aphra Kerr, HSLG conference attendees are discussing libraries, expertise and literacy in the AI era #HSLG #MedLibs
Here’s a look at some of the other talks we’ve been treated to at HSLG Conference 2026 before lunch! #HSLG #MedLibs
Keynote speaker professor Brendan Kelly delivered a fascinating keynote on techno-panic and much more to kick off HSLG conference 2026 #HSLG #MedLibs
Looks like the red line is back up and running. See you all soon!
🚂Attention #hslg conference attendees: LUAS red line is not currently running. You may need to allow extra time for your journeys this morning. More details here: www.luas.ie
📣We are delighted to announce that tickets for the HSLG annual conference 2026 are SOLD OUT!
🤝We are looking forward to welcoming attendees to the Ashling Hotel, Dublin tomorrow.
⏰You can still find a copy of the programme here...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
#HSLG #MedLibs
✍️Want to publish your work in the Health Sciences Libraries Journal?
⏰The deadline for our Summer issue is April 1st, only a few weeks away!
🌈This issue will contain special features. Submissions on LGBTQI+ and neurodiversity are especially welcome!
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
📢 HSLG Conference 2026
⌛️ Just over one week to go!
📚 This year’s theme: “Celebrating Our Collective Power: Finding Strength in Difference”
🎟️ Tickets, programme, and bursary information: www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
📣Librarians can help ensure that AI supports more equitable, trustworthy, and responsive health information for all users.
On March 12th, Professor Brendan Kelly will examine the role of health librarians in a rapidly changing information landscape.
🎟https://tinyurl.com/3fwyvw5m
From prompt libraries to real‑world use cases, find out what practical AI learning can look like.
Join Mairéad McKeown & David Lombard on March 12th as they share the Copilot Upskilling Programme shaping the next wave of talent at Bord Bia.
🎟️Tickets here: tinyurl.com/3fwyvw5m
When libraries collaborate, whole sectors benefit.
On March 12, Niamh Walker‑Headon explores how the HSE Library’s partnerships, authentication infrastructure, and support services open eLibrary access for diverse public‑sector organisations.
🎟️Tickets here: tinyurl.com/3fwyvw5m
No single librarian can master AI alone — and we shouldn’t have to.
On March 12, Mary Hearne explores a collective approach to AI literacy for librarians.
Celebrate our collective power with us.
🎟️ Register now:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
#HSLG #Libraries #AILiteracy #CollectivePower
What is scaffolding in systematic review training?
Join Bryn Murphy & Emily Adydan as they share lessons from their 2-year training journey.
Lessons, growth & practical insights for early-career librarians.
🎟️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
Bursary info👉 hslg.ie/about/hslg-b...
#hslg #medlibs
📚 Libraries, Expertise & Literacy in the AI Era
Join us on March 12th for a hands-on afternoon workshop designed specifically for busy professionals.
Presented by Aphra Kerr, no prior AI knowledge required.
📍 12 March | Ashling Hotel, Dublin
🎟 Tickets available
💡 Bursary options offered
Apply for our Bernard Barrett Bursary with confidence!
This bursary includes registration & travel costs to attend our HSLG Conference 📅 12th March
This does NOT preclude LAI/HSLG members from applying for other bursaries in the same year 🎉
All the info you need to apply 👇
hslg.ie/about/hslg-b...
Solo health librarian? This one’s for you 👇
Join us on📆12 March for our HSLG Conference!!
Tony Linnane presents on the power of the one-person library in healthcare — the impact, innovation and challenges.
🎓Bursaries available to attend
Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/celebratin...
🚨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...
👀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...
✍️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...
Portrait of Brendan Kelly, professor of Psychiatry at TCD and consultant psychiatrist at TUH.
🚨 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...
🎤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! 🔥
📣 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.
hslg.ie/category/eve...
✨ 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
hslg.ie/category/eve...
#HSLG #CallForAbstracts
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...
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👇journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/article/v...
