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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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 from ...

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The EAHIL Executive Board is pleased to announce the availability of EAHIL Scholarships available for EAHIL members to attend the EAHIL Conference in Riga, Latvia, on 11-14 June 2024. The scholarships will cover the early-bird registration fee (or the online registration fee, in case it is not possible to attend in presence). The Board hopes to award a maximum of eight scholarships but reser...

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EAHIL 2024 Local Organising Committee are delighted to announce that the venue for this year's conference will be none other than the prestigious National Library! Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka / National Library of Latvia The conference theme, “Small Step and a Giant Leap: Reorienting Towards a New Environment,” June 11th to 14th, 2024. Save the date and start making your plans, bec...

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We invite EAHIL Community and interested persons to submit a 500-word abstract for oral and poster presentations, as well as for continuing educational courses and workshops. The call for abstracts will close on 31 October 2023. As you may already know, the 19th European Association for Health Information and Libraries (EAHIL) Conference will take place in the vibrant capital city of Latvia...

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Matthew Henry, Outreach Librarian, Bodleian Health Care Libraries, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, United Kingdom.  In this, my first year as a professional librarian, I was lucky enough to be funded by my employer – the Bodleian Health Care Libraries at the University of Oxford, UK – to attend EAHIL 2023 in warm and sunny (yes, it was!) Trondheim, Norway. EAHIL is held every...

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