A new initiative has helped Victorian health service staff publish 57 open access papers while avoiding more than $345,000 in publication fees. Visit VHLC Article Authors: Cassandra Gorton is a health librarian, the Manager - Access & Discovery at Monash Health,...
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New JoHILA – Clinician researching, 50 librarian things, ELIZA effect & more
The latest issue of the Journal of Health Information and Libraries Australasia (JoHILA) includes: An interesting, thoughtful, entertaining editorial (The Moon Under Water)An insight into the history and applicability of the ELIZA effect A clinical psychologist’s...
Full Program Now Available HLA+HLi Joint Conference (15 -16 Oct 2026 in Melbourne)
Jump To Program | Registration | Keynote Speakers | Sponsors | Location, Times, Transport Program We're excited to share our full program for the HLA & HLi Joint Conference on 15-16 October at the William Angliss Institute in Melbourne. The full program contains...
ALIA HLA Competencies 2026 for Librarians & Technicians Now Available
The Competencies have been updated, and now have 9 competencies (previously 8) New InCite article 👉: Reframing the Profession: The Updated HLA Competencies (Siemensma, G. 2026) They can be viewed on the HLA Professional Development page
Odds & Ends of Possible Interest (updated – 7th Sep 2026)
The latest issue of the Journal of Health Information and Libraries Australasia (JoHILA) includes: An interesting, thoughtful, entertaining editorial (The Moon Under Water) An insight into the history and applicability of the ELIZA effect A clinical psychologist’s...
Latest JoHILA – Cheryl, Megan, Demonstrating Value, Ukraine …
View the latest articles published in JoHILA (Vol 6(1) 2026) - Journal of Health Information and Libraries Australasia Have a half thought about publishing something of interest / you or your library has done / reflections? Just send an email to Daniel - he will guide...
HLA Survey 2026 – A Summary of Key Themes That Have Emerged
Dear HLA members, Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the recent HLA member survey. We received 55 responses, and the feedback clearly demonstrates strong engagement, generosity of insight, and deep commitment to the health librarianship profession. Below...
Anne Harrison Award / Value up to $10K / Applications close 31 Jul 2026
Details of the Award are available on the ALIA Awards site You may also be interested in the HLA Telstra Digital Health Innovation Award (value up to $3k) which also closes 31 Jul 2026
HLA / Telstra Digital Health Innovation Award 2026 / Up to 3K / Closes 31 Jul 2026
Details of the Award are available on the ALIA Awards site You may also be interested in the Anne Harrison Award (value up to 10K) which also closes 31 Jul 2026
Digital Health Workforce Census – Health Librarian Visibility ⬆️ (👉 closes 14 Jun)
This survey - held once every three years - is now open and closes 14th June Visit the site for more information and to complete the survey Doing so helps increase the visibility of health librarians ... Why it is important for health librarians to be included in a...










