Health Science Librarians of Illinois

Health Science Librarians of Illinois The Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) serves as the primary statewide organization meetin

For consideration, please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words using our submission portal: https://uic.ca1.qual...
06/16/2026

For consideration, please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words using our submission portal: https://uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tHML1JcVCcjHWS The deadline for abstract submission is July 20, 2026. Participants will be notified of acceptance no later than August 11, 2026. Once notified of acceptance, slides are due on September 10, 2026. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Carmen Howard ([email protected]).

Five days left to nominate a colleague or yourself for ILA awards
06/10/2026

Five days left to nominate a colleague or yourself for ILA awards

The ILA Awards nomination deadline has been extended to Monday, June 15! This is your last chance to nominate someone from your library (or yourself) for various awards!

Recognize outstanding achievements in innovative programs and services, new library workers, exceptional service to disabled patrons, youth services, and more.

Check out the awards list and get your nomination in today! https://bit.ly/ILAAwards26

Congratulations to HSLI member Mary Ashley Dotson, who just graduated from the UI iSchool and was invited to join Beta P...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to HSLI member Mary Ashley Dotson, who just graduated from the UI iSchool and was invited to join Beta Phi Mu (LIS Honors) and Phi Kappa Phi (all discipline honors)! Mary Ashley was a 2025 Jira Scholarship recipient, and is the Librarian for Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System, based in Mattoon, IL.

05/07/2026

Introducing the RAILS Q***r Library Workers Networking Group (Q***rLW) 🌈✨

This new group for library staff that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community aims to foster connection, share resources, and discuss the experiences of LGBTQ+ library workers in a safe, welcoming, and supportive space.

Join their in-person kick-off event at Ge**er Hart Library and Archives:
🗓️ Monday, May 11
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
👉 librarylearning.org/event/2026-05-11/queer-librarians-networking-group-kick-meeting

HSLI 2026--Call for Lightning Talk Presentations
05/06/2026

HSLI 2026--Call for Lightning Talk Presentations

04/16/2026

Congratulations to Jacqueline Leskovec! For over 20 years Jacqueline has dedicated her professional career to the NNLM. She has improved access to health information, increased engagement through outreach, advanced the knowledge of her peers, and offered guidance and encouragement to her colleagues. In recognition of her years of service, contributions, and achievements we thank her and wish her well. https://news.nnlm.gov/region_6/2026/04/congratulations-and-thanks-to-jacqueline-leskovec/

04/12/2026

We have ONE WEEK left to tell the Senate to in next year's federal budget. Are you ready to take action? Call your Senators TODAY and remind them how important libraries are to your community - and how important it is that they provide robust federal funding: ala.org/showup

04/12/2026

The United States measles case count total surpassed 1,700 cases this past week. ⬆️

The US measles case count grew by 43 cases, reaching 1,714 infections. The US is on pace to top last year’s measles total by summer.

Read more: https://ow.ly/6Kbl50YHekR

Map source: CDC

04/12/2026

The Chicago Public Library’s film program allows branches citywide to screen movies every day, free of charge.

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