Welcome to the Health Libraries Group Newsletter for Spring 2024. We hope you are enjoying the emerging sunshine from each of your respective health libraries!
The Health Libraries Group conference is coming up in June and the committee has been working hard behind the scenes, so book your place if you haven’t already. More info is featured in the events section below.
This edition of the HLG newsletter features articles on the International Clinical Librarian conference, health literacy, your library Twitter (X) account, and more, as well as bursaries and updates on events approaching in the next few months.
We’re thrilled to share this edition of the HLG Newsletter with you and extend our warmest gratitude to all our contributing authors.
Articles
International Clinical Librarian Conference – reflections from the Clinical Evidence Based Information Service team
Bridget O’Connell of the Clinical Evidence Based Information Service at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, shares reflections from the team on their attendance at the 2024 International Clinical Librarian Conference in Leicester.
How good is your NHS healthcare library Twitter account? Fun with numbers
Matt Holland, Library Manager of the Library and Knowledge Service for NHS Ambulance Service in England, shares some insight into measuring the performance of your NHS library’s Twitter account.
Internet Sites of Interest
Keith Nockels offers a range of resources about measles and about MMR, in light of a reported rise in measles cases in the UK.
Spotlight on WMER: creating the West Midlands Evidence Repository
David Fisher provides an overview of the collaborative efforts required to create the West Midlands Evidence Repository, while sharing some future prospects for the project.
The Health Library and Public Library collaborate to tackle low health literacy levels in Stafford
Debbie Wyatt describes how her trust library service has collaborated with Staffordshire Libraries to promote health information resources and health literacy in local public libraries.
The Wessex Classification Scheme Oversight Group and My Professional Development
Here, Lotty Summers shares her enthusiasm for classification, and discusses her experiences working as part of the Wessex Classification Scheme Oversight Group.
Working with researchers on a rapid review commissioned by the UKHSA
Debbie Spencer details her shared work with researchers at the University of Chester, on a review project commissioned by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency.
Bursaries and events
Health Libraries Group Conference 2024
With the CILIP Health Libraries Group Conference 2024 fast approaching, read on for details of where and when it’s taking place and what the event offers. We look forward to seeing you all there!
SCHARR (Division of Population Health) Professional Learning Programme 2024
Learn from the experts at SCHARR. Their professional learning programme includes courses on statistics in research, research synthesis, review methods and health protection practice essentials.
UHMLG 2024 Summer Conference
The UHMLG Summer Conference is taking place at the University of Lancaster this year. Find out more about the provisional programme and how to book your place.
Upcoming Courses and Events Hosted by LIEM
See details of the schedule of upcoming courses and events hosted by Libraries and Information East Midlands.
News and updates
Health Information and Libraries Journal (HILJ) June 2024 running order
The June 2024 issue of the Health Information and Libraries Journal (41:2) is coming soon. Read on for advance details of what you’ll find in its pages.
Health Information Week (HIW) – News
Dawn Grundy shares some great resources to assist with your planning for HIW 2025, and introduces a new member of the Health Information Week team.
National Grey Literature Collection (AllCatsGrey.org.uk): an update
Lynsey Hawker provides an update on the work being done to integrate content from the National Grey Literature Collection into The King’s Fund Library Database.
Contact
Thank you for reading the Spring 2024 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!
For further information, please contact the editorial team at: newsletter.hlg@cilip.org.uk.
HLG Newlsetter Spring 2024
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