by Rob Penfold | Jun 23, 2025 | News
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
✅ Multiple potential benefits to applying:
- Learning through the application process
- Reflecting on how health library services can improve
- If successful, sharing your innovation more broadly
- If successful, a highlight on your CV
- If successful, publish in JoHILA
🤔 You may also be interested in: HLA Anne Harrison Award (also closes 31/06/26)
by Rob Penfold | Apr 20, 2026 | News
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.
The value of the Award can be up to $10,000
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 on the ALIA site.
Applications close: Fri 31 July 2026 at 5.00 pm
Please direct applications and inquiries to the Secretary: jane.orbell-smith@health.qld.gov.au
🤔 You may also be interested in: HLA / Telstra Health Digital Health Innovation Award (also closes 31/06/26)
by Rob Penfold | Jan 16, 2026 | News
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 gather information on whether health librarians are aware of topic & methodological search filters, whether librarians use them and where librarians are getting these filters from.
Take the survey here (Takes 5-10 minutes)
I am using “health librarian” loosely. Basically if:
- You have previously worked or are currently working in a health/medical library setting, and
- You have heard of topic or methodological search filters,
you are eligible to take part in the survey 😊
It doesn’t matter if your job title isn’t strictly “librarian”, or if you have never used topic or methodological search filters. I still want to hear from you if you fulfil the two criteria above.
Your participation will be greatly appreciated! Please feel free to 👉 forward this survey on to your colleagues as well.
If you have any questions, please email me at eunice.ang@nh.org.au
