Catchii is a web-based software for systematic review screening, developed here in Australia. It supports all stages of the screening process, from duplicate removal to data extraction, and includes features such as multi-user collaboration, advanced keyword highlighting and AI-assisted screening. Most importantly, Catchii is completely free to use, offering a viable alternative to paid tools while remaining comparable in functionality. This session will present Catchii’s features and demonstrate its use in systematic reviews. For more information: https://catchii.org
🗓️ When
Wednesday 23/7/25 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST
🌍 Where
Online webinar Zoom – a link will be sent the day prior.
This event will be recorded and sent to attendees following the event.
💲 Cost
ALIA Members – Free. Another reason to consider HLA Membership Non-Members – $22
If your library has introduced an innovative technology solution, we invite you to share your great idea with us, receive accolades and $3,000 to implement or further your idea.
The Award focuses on innovation projects in health care information delivery with practical outcomes. The submission must fall into one of the following categories:
The innovation is proposed (and the funds will be used to implement the innovation)
The innovation has already been achieved (and the funds will be used to further develop the innovation, or for the professional development of the team)
We are pleased to let you know that registrations are now open for Research Support Community Day 2025, with the event program available to view here.
Research Support Community Day continues to remain a free, annual event that offers professional development and training for anyone involved in providing research support and related services. It is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and build your professional network. Holding the event online across 3 days ensures we can welcome participants and presenters from a range of Australasian and New Zealand time zones.
This course provides a comprehensive guide to peer reviewing search strategies, essential for improving the quality and accuracy of research findings across multiple disciplines. Participants will gain valuable skills in evaluating and optimizing search methodologies, contributing to more robust and credible research outcomes.
The course will cover key topics and learning objectives, which include:
Understanding the purpose of the peer review process.
Learning about peer review guidelines: the PRESS checklist.
Identifying common pitfalls and challenges in search strategy structure.
Learning how to check the search terms within search strategies.
Learning how to check the search syntax within search strategies.
Understanding the best use of limiting options within search strategies.
Critiquing the use of search filters within search strategies.
Learning how to check translations of search strategies (across databases and interfaces).
Learning about the practicalities of peer review: time taken, approach, writeup, keeping up to date.
An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of all seminars. For European students, our seminars offer ECTS Equivalent points, which is indicated on the certificate of completion that is provided at the conclusion of each seminar (see the Instats FAQ for details).
The fee for the course (over 2 half-days) is 351 AUD (i.e. 180 GBP, 208 EUR, 236 USD or 1,729 CNY).
There are reductions on the above prices for students and also for those who are based at partner institutions to Instats – see link above.
Course presenters:
Julie Glanville, Independent Consultant in Information Retrieval, Glanville.Info
Carol Lefebvre, Independent Information Consultant, Lefebvre Associates Ltd.
For further details, including the course descriptions, and to register, please see the link above.
Recordings and materials (including slides) will be available online, to those registered for the course, for 30 days after the course, in case you would prefer to attend asynchronously, or you would like to go back and revisit the course content after the course concludes. An online seminar chat forum will also be monitored by us for 30 days after the seminar concludes, so that you can ask questions related to seminar content outside of the live seminar sessions.
Please feel free to contact us for further details about this course, or to discuss tailor-made options for your workplace.
Innovation, Transition, & Growth: Thriving in a Shifting Health Ecosystem
Health libraries and librarians are continuously adapting to an evolving landscape of healthcare, technology, and information management. How can we embrace change, drive innovation and support our clients and our own wellbeing?
The Lakeside Hotel and conference centre is 10 minutes’ walk from Macquarie Centre. Sydney Olympic Park is a 20-minute drive, and Sydney International Airport is a 35-minute drive away. Free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi and restaurant.
Adjacent to Macquarie University Hospital and Macquarie University and Macquarie Shopping Centre with 120 spacious rooms with private kitchenette, free Wi-Fi and restaurant.
The modern air-conditioned suites boast a well-equipped kitchenette or kitchen where you can enjoy preparing a fresh home-cooked meal. Each suite has a spacious seating area with a flat-screen TV, internal laundry and free Wi-Fi.
Corner Epping Road and Herring Road, Marsfield, NSW
Nightcap at the Ranch Hotel offers 15 comfortable and affordable 3.5-star guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. Nightcap at the Ranch Hotel features a bistro and two bars.
The location of the hotel makes it ideal for servicing businesses and residents in North Ryde and Macquarie Park with 192 rooms. Free Wi-Fi, Free Express Start™ Breakfast or a Grab & Go option.
Sophie Scott OAM | Adjunct Professor The University of Sydney Sydney School of Public Health | Prevention Research Collaboration Faculty of Medicine and Health Keynote Speaker & Mental Wellbeing & Neuroscience Authority
SOPHIE SCOTT OAM is an international speaker, award-winning broadcast journalist, educator, Associate Professor Author, TedX speaker and was named a TopVoice on LinkedIn. Sophie understands public health and how to communicate it effectively. She has been a leading voice on Australian TV, radio and online in health and science for more than 2 decades. She’s won numerous awards for her ground-breaking health journalism and has a strong reputation for integrity and balance. She was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (an award instigated by Queen Elizabeth ll) for services to Australian broadcasting and community health. Her professional expertise is health journalism, patient safety investigations and advocacy for health prevention. She was awarded an Australian Museum Eureka Award for excellence in medical reporting in 2004. She is a skilful communicator, with a strong history as a keynote speaker at leading medical conferences, a TEDx speaker and now presentation coach for health and science experts. Sophie has degrees in history, a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology and has written 3 science-based health books.
Dr. Susan McLaine | Creative Director of Bibliotherapy Australia
Dr. Susan McLaine is a leading advocate and practitioner of bibliotherapy, which uses literature and storytelling to promote wellbeing. For nearly 20 years, she has researched, delivered, written, and spoken about bibliotherapy both in Australia and internationally. Dr. McLaine has offered bibliotherapy in a facilitated, self-reflective format for both adults and children through programs at St Vincents Health Australia, the State Library Victoria, BUPA, and Vision Australia. Her innovative podcasts have been described by The Guardian as “the closest thing to a hug.” Additionally, she travels across the country and offers online training for professionals and non-professionals looking to enhance their wellbeing practices.
