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Wikipedia is the most frequently consulted resource for medical information on the internet. Engaging with this platform is crucial for disseminating health and social care information to a lay audience. The National Institute for Health and Care Research’s project exploring Wikipedia for dissemination has entered its third year. In this webinar, the NIHR’s Wikipedian in residence will talk about the project and discuss the following topics:
• How Wikipedia works and how accurate and reliable it is
• How librarians can use it to disseminate knowledge for a wider audience
• How librarians and educators can use it for teaching critical skills and evidence-based research for medical students
• How librarians can collaborate with the NIHR and the Wikipedian in residence
Come and hear from international speaker Adam Harangozó who will be joining us from the UK.
Adam Harangozó works in projects focusing on open access and open knowledge. He is the Wikipedian in Residence at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) where he works on sharing health and care information through Wikipedia. In his role he collaborates with researchers, practitioners, patient and public contributors, university students and others to explore how Wikipedia can be an impactful dissemination tool that gets to audiences beyond academia’s traditional reach. Adam has previously worked in a similar role for a human rights archive in Hungary and organised Wikipedia events for vulnerable and underrepresented communities.
Thursday, 6th June 2024
(VIC, NSW, TAS, ACT, QLD) 3pm – 4pm
(SA & NT) 2:30pm – 3:30pm
(WA) 1pm – 2pm
(NZ) 5pm – 6pm
Online webinar Zoom – a link will be sent the day prior.
This event will be recorded and sent to attendees following the event.
ALIA Members – FREE. (One of 14 reasons to consider HLA Membership)
Non-members – $20
This year the theme is: Wicked Problems Innovative Solutions.
Libraries face a myriad of complex challenges in today’s dynamic information environment. Often described as ‘wicked problems’ due to their multifaceted and interconnected nature, these encompass diverse issues including;
Addressing these wicked problems requires innovative solutions that often go beyond traditional approaches. They require librarians to be innovative, adaptable and collaborative to provide effective solutions.
Join us for an exhilarating exploration of the multifaceted challenges facing our libraries. Don’t miss the opportunity to join the conversation, collaborate with others and emerge equipped with new knowledge and strategies to navigate the wicked problems of today’s health libraries.
Presentations, we invite you to submit abstracts addressing the wicked problems above with your innovative solutions in 150 – 300 words using the following format if possible: background/introduction, objectives, methods, results, conclusions. Presentations will be 20 minutes long incorporating slides or you may wish to use other technologies for your presentation.
Workshops, we invite you to submit proposals for workshops that emphasise and provide hands-on opportunities to develop skills in areas addressing the themes above. Priority will be given to proposals that are creative, topical and offer opportunity for skill development. Workshop proposals must include: title, description of the topic covered, workshop outcomes, brief biography of the facilitator (name, contact details, affiliation), planned format, duration (max 1.5hr) and details of past presentations of the workshop.
Abstracts and workshop proposals should be sent to the HLA Conference Committee at HLA@alia.org.au by 5.00pm (AEST), Monday 29 April 2024. All abstract and workshop proposals will be reviewed by the conference committee.
The Award was established as a perpetual tribute to a person whose foresight, skill and courage helped found health librarianship in Australia. With the assistance of the Award, others may be encouraged to make their own contribution.
Awards are intended to supplement the activities of the Australian Library and Information Association in supporting specific projects and providing study grants.
Applications for the biennial Award are invited from all Australian health library and information professionals. Applicants are not limited to ALIA members or to librarians, provided proposals meet the objectives of the Fund.
Funding is available for research projects, study or a publication. For full information on the Award, past recipients and application guidelines, visit the Anne Harrison Award page
Applications close: Fri 03 May 2024 at 5.00 pm
Please direct applications and inquiries to the Secretary: jane.orbell-smith@health.qld.gov.au