The Call for nominations to the EAHIL Council, for the new 4-year term beginning January 2025, which was published on 6th September 2024. Voting members of the countries where there is a vacancy will receive an email when the election period begins. Voting / election period 16 October – 31 October Check out the election statements received from Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, and United Kingd...

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Dear EAHIL member, As we begin a new term, it’s also time to think about next year’s EAHIL event, the workshop in Lodz, Poland. The slogan that will inspire joint work during EAHIL 2025 and build partnerships and networks is IMAGINE. This multidimensional word is formed by the first letters of the concepts that will be the themes of the planned workshops: I - Inform M - Manage ...

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Today all members have received an email asking you to nominate yourself or another member for the EAHIL Council, for the new 4-year term, beginning January 2025. The Council is an advisory group for the Board and acts as a link between the members in their country and the Association. Council members also have an important role in publicizing EAHIL and recruiting new members. The Council usual...

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My first EAHIL 2024 was kicked off with a… Nadine Jetten,  Information specialist, Utrecht University Library, Utrecht University, Netherlands. My first EAHIL 2024 was kicked off with a CEC workshop introducing me to efficient ways to approach systematic literature searching. Showing up at the wrong location for the first workshop is very inconvenient to say the least, though the 45-minut...

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Left feeling inspired and empowered Morwenna Rogers Senior Research Fellow (Information Science), Evidence Synthesis Team, NIHR ARC South West Peninsula (PenARC) University of Exeter Medical School The best thing about the EAHIL conference is the people. My first was in Dublin in 2017, and I felt comfortable immediately, as if I’d been coming for years. EAHIL is, without doubt, the fr...

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An excellent and brilliantly organised conference Rebecca Siân Jones, Liaison Librarian (Medicine) and Library Manager (Charing Cross), Library Services, Imperial College London, UK In June, I was luckily able to attend the EAHIL Conference in Riga. I attended after seeing lots of interesting (to me!) tweets about literature searching come out of previous years’ conferences. I was also su...

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Embracing Innovation in Health Information Libraries Helen He, Head of Dentistry Library, University of Toronto, Canada Many thanks for the support from the University of Toronto Libraries; I had the privilege of attending the EAHIL 2024 Conference. This conference came highly recommended by one of my co-workers who had attended previous EAHIL conferences several times. The conference theme ...

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Attending a conference is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and development. Whether you are a seasoned librarian/information specialist or new to the field, attending EAHIL offer a wealth of experiences and knowledge. Here are some key takeaways you can expect from participating in EAHIL 2024: 1. Networking Opportunities - Connect with peers, experts, and potential collaborators. ...

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Join us from June 11th to 14th in Riga for the 19th EAHIL Conference! This year’s EAHIL Conference will take place at the iconic landmark of the capital - National Library of Latvia. Its stunning architecture embodies Latvian cultural heritage with a modern twist - striking glass facade and unique design. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the EAHIL Conference by engaging with your peers fro...

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Election period have started for electing the EAHIL President and the EAHIL Executive Board. The Executive Board of EAHIL consists of The President, Past President, five other board members and two co-opted members. The President is elected for two years, the Board members are elected for four years, and the co-opted members’ term is two years. The President and the Board members can have a ma...

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