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...
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Program + Sponsors 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 a packed program for the HLA & HLi Joint Conference on 15-16 October at the William Angliss Institute in Melbourne. The program features our...
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
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
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
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...
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...
Cheryl Hamill – long time fixture in Australian health libraries is exiting stage left ⬅️
Many health librarians in Australia are well aware of Cheryl's contributions over many years She has won a number of awards including the ALIA Fellowship 2013 & the HCL Anderson Award 2020 and published quite extensively She has decided to hang up her (Dockers)...










