Welcome to the Health Libraries Group Newsletter for Summer 2025. As we are well within the heat of summer (amidst days of unexpected chill), we hope you are enjoying this summer while keeping cool and hydrated with the recent heatwaves wherever your respective health libraries are!
This edition of the HLG newsletter features articles on reflections from the recent ICLC and UHMLG conference, reshaping library spaces, collaborative projects and more, as well as the extended abstract submission for ICML 2026.
The first item in this issue is a piece in memory of Bob Gann, one of the great innovators and developers of health librarianship, particularly in relation to developing health information for the public.
We extend our warmest gratitude to all our contributing authors.
If you are having a difficult time or are worried about someone else, contact the Samaritans for help.
Articles
Tribute to Bob Gann
Ruth Carlyle
‘Tell us one thing…’: involving patrons in re-shaping our health library space
Laura Finucane and Elizabeth Carney
My experience of the International Clinical Librarian Conference 2025 – HLG Bursary Winner
Naoise Standing
Creating Space for Reflection: A Collaborative Initiative in the North Bristol Trust Hospital Library
Rebecca Amery
ICLC 2025 Experience
Isabelle Stenton
Reading is Caring
Keira O’Sullivan
International Clinical Librarian Conference: 18th – 19th June 2025
Charlotte Teboul
The Nottingham Guide: How to do a literature review
Naomi Thorpe
Reflections on the UHMLG Conference: 12th-13th June 2025
Bethany Courtney
Bursaries and events
Upcoming SCHARR short courses
Sonia Rizzo
News and updates
Exciting news: The deadline for abstract submission for ICML 2026 has been extended to 7th September 2025!
Imrana Ghumra
Defending Inclusive Knowledge Societies – statement from IFLA
Thank you for reading the Summer 2025 issue of the HLG Newsletter.
We welcome your contributions to the newsletter, such as original articles, meeting reports or book reviews. Let us know what you’d like to see in future issues.
Contact the editorial team at: newsletter.hlg@cilip.org.uk.
HLG Newsletter Summer 2025
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