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Free CAUL event – 40 library exhibitors (selected cities in June)

More details and register: https://caul.edu.au/caul-exhibition-event-connect-with-library-content-exhibitors/ WellingtonTuesday, 16 JuneTe Papa Tongarewa | Museum of New ZealandMelbourneThursday, 18 JuneThe Events Centre, Collins Square, Melbourne CBDSydneyFriday, 19...

HLA Survey 2026 – A Summary of Key Themes that Emerged

Dear HLA members, Thank you 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....

ALIA HLA: Human Participant Research: Working Knowledge for Health Libs (Wed 17 Jun 26)

📝 Event Description Human participant research sits at the uncomfortable intersection of good intentions, regulation, and paperwork — and it applies to far more projects than most people realise. This session provides a practical, big picture overview of what counts...

HLA/Telstra Health Digital Health Innovation Award (closes 31Jul 26)

Submissions are open for the HLA / Telstra Health Digital Health Innovation Award 2026 (closes 31 Jul 2026) For information & more details: HLA/Telstra Health Digital Health Innovation Award - ALIA 👉 Many thanks to Telstra Health for their ongoing support ✅...

The HLA Anne Harrison Award is open (closes Fri 31 July 2026)

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...

Advances in Systematic Review Automation (In Person. May Melb 26 & Bris 28, Jun Syd 12)

👉 Get in quick as spaces are limited and capped! WORKSHOP OVERVIEW: Reviews (systematic or scoping) are a great way to answer research questions or summarise evidence on a topic, but they take a long time and are a lot of work. Fortunately, there are now tools and...

ALIA HLA: Negotiating with Publishers: Strategies for Success (1-2 Wed 25th Mar 26)

📔 Event Description Join ALIA HLA and VHLC (Victorian Health Libraries Consortia) for an insightful session on navigating the complex world of publisher negotiations. Learn practical approaches to securing better deals, managing costs, and building strong partnerships...

ALIA HLA: Preserving Our Past: Hospital Libs & Organisational History (1-2 Tue 28 Apr)

📝 Event Description Join us for an engaging lunchtime session exploring the vital role health libraries play in safeguarding organisational history. Discover practical strategies for building and caring for historical collections, and learn how to access National...

Canva for Librarians: Easy Video Design for Promotion & Training 40 spots (Tue 05 May)

📝 Event Description This hands-on workshop will show you how to use Canva to create engaging and professional videos for library promotion and education resources. This session covers:• Editing a Canva video template• Image and text editing, animations and effects •...

LESSS – Free online Library Evidence Synthesis Services Symposium (Jun 15th-18th 2026)

"A four-day, free, virtual professional development event for information professionals supporting evidence synthesis services in libraries and other information workplaces" Registration is free and includes the full schedule of symposium sessions. All sessions...

📅 Save the Date – HLA + HLi Joint Conference (👉 Oct 15-16 Melbourne)

Set aside these dates for the 2026 Health Libraries Conference This is a joint effort between HLA & HLi, so it will be twice as good Theme: The Fire Within : Passion and Purpose in Health Libraries More details to follow ...

Cheryl Hamill – long time fixture in Australian health libraries is exiting stage left

Many health librarians in Australia are 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) boots...

HLA Survey 2026 – Share your thoughts to help us improve (closes 31/03/26)

Three good reasons to complete: Very short (only 11 questions) Only one of the questions is mandatory - basically you only need to respond where you have something to say ... It will be very helpful to the HLA Committee for shaping strategies, directions, events &...

Odds & Ends of Possible Interest (Updated – 10 Apr 2026)

Best Search Engines for Research Papers in 2026 video / 9 tools ranked including a number of ai ones What Happens When AI Can Use the Library discusses MCP which is an approach that lets AI agents more easily navigate sites, platforms etc. Probably coming to an...

Survey of health librarians on topic & methodological search filters

I am working on a research project about health librarians’ knowledge and use of topic & methodological search filters in Australia and New Zealand. This research project was one of the winners of the HLA Anne Harrison Award in 2024. The aim of the survey is to...

ALIA HLA: Making It Matter – Deliver Search Results That Hit the Mark (1-2 Thu 5 Mar)

📗 Event Description Join us for a practical session on literature searches, focusing on how to present results effectively to clients. Learn strategies to make your search outputs clear, actionable, and tailored to client needs. 🗣️ Presenters Jana Waldmann – The King...

ALIA HLA: Unearthing Grey Literature: Learn, Share, Apply (1-2 pm Wed 18 Feb 26)

📝 Event Description Looking to level up your grey literature skills? This interactive event brings health librarians together to:* Share practical strategies* Explore real-world examples* Discuss challenges in finding and using grey literature You’ll gain actionable...

On the Go: Mobile & Pop-Up Health Library Services (Online1-2 pm Wed 26 Nov)

🐘 Event Description In this session, we’re shining a spotlight on the creative and impactful ways hospital libraries are reaching out to their communities. You’ll hear from passionate professionals who are doing fantastic work through pop-up libraries and outreach...

HTAi Free webinar – Responsible Use of AI in Evidence Synthesis (Oct 30)

👉 The webinar will be recorded so registrants can view later / Not an HLA event 📝 Register Speaker: Dr Farhad Shokraneh This free session will delve into the most recent developments in the field of using AI in evidence synthesis, highlighting the gaps between...

Latest Issue of JoHILA Now Available – with Articles on 🎓 👑 🏥 🖼️ & more …

The latest issue of JoHILA is now available, with articles on: 🎓 Doing a PhD 👑 Prince Charles Hospital Library 🏥 Hospital history project & more Like to be published by writing up a project / improvement / process / anything of interest to health librarians? Send...