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Why ‘evidence informed’ healthcare

WebWe are probably all familiar with David Sackett’s (1996) description of evidence based medicine as ‘the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients.’ The idea of using best evidence in decision making has since spread beyond medicine to nursing, allied health

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Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebApril 29, 2024 HSLG Leave a comment. Our Spring 2024 issue of the Health Sciences Libraries Group newsletter ‘Health Information News & Thinking’ (HINT) is available now at https://hslg.ie/hint/. Issue contents: HSLG Annual Conference 2024. HSLG Conference 2024: feedback from attendees – Mary Dunne.

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Meet the committee – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebNoreen McHugh (Treasurer) joined the committee in 2018 while working in the Rotunda Hospital Library & Information Service. She has broad experience of working in health science and academic libraries including RCSI Library, DIT and DBS libraries. She previously worked in the library in St. Vincent’s University Hospital and as an intern in

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About HSLG – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebHealth Sciences Libraries Group (HSLG) The Health Sciences Libraries Group, of the Library Association of Ireland, is committed to empowering all our members to excellence in the field of information management, and by doing so advancing health for all. The HSLG Committee is elected by members of the group at our annual general meeting.

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Courses – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebThe workshop will take place in the Health Research Board, 67-72 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2. The cost is €60 for LAI members, €70 for non-LAI members, and €25 for students/unwaged (which includes light lunch and tea/coffee). We have limited availability for this event. Courses.

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IFLA Congress 2020: Health & Biosciences libraries Satellite meeting

WebThe Health and Biosciences Libraries with Evidence for Global and Disaster Health (E4GDH) were to hold a one day pre-congress meeting on 14 August 2020. Due to the cancellation of the IFLA congress in Dublin 2020. The satellite meeting has been postponed. The IFLA congress will now take place in Dublin in 2022. Theme: "Health…

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HINT – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebHealth Information News & Thinking (HINT) is the ezine of the Health Sciences Libraries Group, and produced by the HSLG committee. You can find links to all published issues below. 2024 HINT 22(1) Spring 2024 2023 HINT 21(3) Winter 2023 HINT 21(2) Summer 2023 HINT 21(1)_Spring_2023 2022 HINT 20(3) Winter 2022 HINT 20(2) Summer 2022…

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Round 2 – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebFollowing on from the success of our inaugural Literature Search Peer Review Buddy Scheme, the HSLG committee is pleased to announce the launch of a second round. For round 2, we will use the resources of the University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library "Systematic Search Practice Sets" site. This was created by …

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HSLG Bursaries – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebBursary policy Participation in national and international library and information events is an important way of sharing evidence-based library and information practice, raising the profile of health librarians, and engaging in continuing professional development (CPD). The HSLG Committee will provide funding to support attendance at relevant events subject to …

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EAHIL 2024 – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebWelcome to the first European Association of Health Information and Libraries (EAHIL) Conference being held in Riga, the capital city of Latvia, from 11th to 14th June 2024. The Conference theme "Small Step and a Giant Leap: Reorienting Towards a New Environment" captures the need for libraries to adapt and thrive in an evolving…

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Membership – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebJoining the Health Sciences Libraries Group The HSLG of the Library Association of Ireland (LAI) represents the interests and concerns of all who work in Irish health libraries and associated information settings. Membership is open to all members of the LAI. To join, please read our HSLG policies and procedures document and fill in the…

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News – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebThe first meeting of the new HSLG Committee took place in Dr Steevens’ Hospital on 21 June 2016. We acknowledged, with thanks, the departing Committee members – Caroline Rowan, Diarmuid Stokes, Anne Murphy and Brian Galvin for their great work; and welcomed two new members: Mary and Shauna. HSLG Committee Members …

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HSLG conference 2024 – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebMarch 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Cochrane webinar: How to do a rapid qualitative review. A&SL conference 2024. Join us for the HSLG conference 2024 to be held in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin on 7 March 2024. The theme is “Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?”.

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Competencies – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebUsing a competency framework or model: Aids in planning as we can identify areas requiring focus and choose appropriate activities. Helps us to set developmental targets. Provides us with appropriate language to describe our learning and to classify our CPD. Reminds us of the scope of our professional responsibilities, and importantly can be used to…

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Get to know health libraries with NHS Scotland

WebJoin CILIP Scotland as we welcome a group of NHS Librarians to learn more about health librarianship and some of the exciting work happening across the sector in Scotland. The session will take place on the 2nd of February 2024, from 11am-12pm. This online learning session will introduce you to The Knowledge Network, the national digital library…

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Events – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebIn honour of our retired colleague Anne Madden, the HSLG provides a bursary award to attend the annual EAHIL (European Association for Health Information and Libraries) conference.

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HSLG conference 2023 – Health Sciences Libraries Group

WebThe HSLG committee are excited to announce our 2023 conference will take place on Thursday 9 March in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin.. This year’s theme is ‘Time to reflect: managing our professional development’ which is relevant to all librarians and information specialists in Ireland. Time for professional development may sometimes …

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CILIP Ireland/LAI annual joint conference 2024: Building for the …

WebThe 2024 Joint Conference is being held in Newry on Wednesday 24 April and Thursday 25 April. Canal Court Hotel and Spa Merchants Quay, Newry, Co. Down BT35 8HF Northern Ireland

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16th Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries …

WebQQML 2024 is organized under the umbrella of ISAST (International Society for the Advancement of Science and Technology). The conference invites Special and Contributed Sessions, Oral Papers, Best Practices, Workshops and Posters. Plenary talks, Workshops and Special Sessions are included in the related page of the event website. Because of …

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