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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
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SUMMARY:EAHIL 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bridges to New Horizons: Innovations in Health Information and Medical Libraries \n8 – 12 June 2026\, Antalya\, Turkey \nUnder the theme Bridging Horizons\, the conference will explore how emerging technologies\, ethical practices\, and collaborative partnerships are transforming medical libraries and health information systems worldwide. \nRegister to attend here. \nInformation on conference theme and subtheme here. \nKey Deadlines \n\nCall for Papers Opens: 15  September 2025\nAbstract Submission Deadline: 14 November 2025\nNotification of Acceptance: 15 December 2025\nEarly Registration Opens: 1 December 2025\nEarly Registration Closes: 8 May 2026\nPreliminary Programme Release: March 2026
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/eahil-2026-conference/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Information and communication technologies,Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Information resources management
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
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SUMMARY:CONUL Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Conference theme: Transforming futures: Libraries leading through Change and Innovation.\n\nDates: 27 – 28 May\n\nLocation: Galmont Hotel & Spa\, Galway\n\nSee the 2-day programme details here\n\nRegister for this event here\n\n\n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/conul-conference-2026-call-for-papers/
LOCATION:Galmont Hotel\, Galway\, Lough Atalia Road\, Galway\, H91 CYN3\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Information and communication technologies,Information needs and user services,Information resources management
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260429T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260429T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20260416T135502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T135502Z
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SUMMARY:Librarians Supporting Literature Reviews with Covidence
DESCRIPTION:Literature reviews and evidence synthesis are more than search strategies and screening workflows. They are collaborative and evolving partnerships between librarians and research teams. \nJoin us for a discussion with experienced librarians as they share stories from the field: how they got started in evidence synthesis\, lessons learned from challenging review teams\, how they navigate authorship and expectations\, and how their roles are evolving. \nIf you are a librarian supporting researchers on their evidence synthesis journey\, please join us for this informal yet insightful discussion which will explore what really happens behind the scenes of systematic reviews across disciplines\, methodologies\, and team dynamics. Whether you’re new to supporting reviews or looking to refine your approach\, you’ll walk away with practical insights and real-world perspective. \nIf you can’t attend the live session\, register anyway and you will receive a recording 48 hrs after the session. \nhttps://events.zoom.us/ev/AmUZZRAwdr1rz_iuLZog2955lxhNN560w0Yhh5t7WttIu-DOXgy6~AkrqEesdwetCSy4wCsHz331FZiQwVOvRi7_NGWdkykR0wSWXpq7dnuj-XA?lmt=1775050166000&utm_source=email
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/librarians-supporting-literature-reviews-with-covidence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Covidence Support":MAILTO:support@covidence.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20260116T144307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T135649Z
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SUMMARY:LAI/CILIP Ireland Joint Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:LAI/CILIP Ireland are holding their joint annual conference on 29th & 30th April in Peace Campus\, Monaghan. \nThis year’s theme is Stronger Together: Opportunities\, threats\, inclusion and community building. \nRegister for this event here. \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/lai-cilip-ireland-joint-annual-conference-2026-call-for-papers/
LOCATION:Monaghan Peace Campus\, Plantation Road\, Monaghan\, H18 RP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Foundations of LIS profession,Information and communication technologies,Information needs and user services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20260417T121012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T121012Z
UID:5578-1777370400-1777374000@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:The Evidence Review Accelerator (TERA) – Helpful Tools and Tips for Information Specialists
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will show participants how to use the Evidence Review Accelerator (TERA) to improve the speed and quality of conducting systematic reviews. This workshop will cover all tools\, but will focus on the tools most helpful for information specialists. The workshop will comprise live demonstrations of TERA\, conducted by Justin Clark\, developer of TERA\, the Two-Week Systematic Review (2weekSR) methodology and experienced Information Specialist. The expert skills of the presenter in both conducting reviews and using the tools are a key component of the workshop. \nAll the tools in the workshop are free and available via TERA: https://tera-tools.com/ \nThe workshop will comprise the following plan: \n\nBrief introduction to TERA.\nDemonstration of creating focused searches using the Word Frequency Analyser\, SearchRefiner\, Polyglot Search Translator and the Deduplicator.\nDemonstration of Generative AI-powered screening using MechaScreener.\nDemonstration of citation searching with SpiderCite.\nUsing TERA Farmer to identify any further relevant studies missed by the database and citation search.\n\nRegister here to attend.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/the-evidence-review-accelerator-tera-helpful-tools-and-tips-for-information-specialists/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20260416T140648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T140648Z
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SUMMARY:Searching for Systematic Reviews: Advanced Design Methods Course
DESCRIPTION:Join Julie Glanville & Carol Lefebvre online over 2 days on April 22nd & 29th. \nThis course will look at advanced methods for search strategy design for systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses. Participants will learn how to structure and build search strategies using a range of techniques and for a range of review questions. An official Instats certificate of completion and 1 ECTS equivalent point are provided at the conclusion of the training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1: Advanced Design Methods for PICO Questions\n\n\n\n• Text mining\n\n\n\n\n• Boolean operators\n\n\n\n\n• Term identification\n\n\n\n\n• PICO\n\n\n\n\n• Strategy design\n\n\n\n\n• AI\n\n\n\n\n• Term identification\n\n\n\n\n• Search strategies\n\n\n\n\n• Search filters\n\n\n\n\n• Search hedges\n\n\n\n\n• PICO\n\n\n\n\n• Strategy design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2: Design Methods for Complex Questions and Searches\n\n\n\n• AI\n\n\n\n\n• Complex questions\n\n\n\n\n• Complex searches\n\n\n\n\n• Strategy design\n\n\n\n\n• Citation analysis\n\n\n\n\n• Combined search approaches\n\n\n\n\n• Complex questions\n\n\n\n\n• Multistanded searches\n\n\n\n\n• Complex searches\n\n\n\n\n• Strategy design\n\n\n\n\n• Guidance\n\n\n\n\n• Non-PICO questions\n\n\nTo book your place click here.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/searching-for-systematic-reviews-advanced-design-methods-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20260212T154403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T154650Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship in Challenging Times: the Role of Libraries in Supporting Civic Society - Research Libraries UK Conference
DESCRIPTION:Stewardship in Challenging Times – the Role of Libraries in Supporting Civic Society \nRLUK will explore how libraries can adopt dynamic\, inclusive\, empathetic\, and strategic approaches to successfully manage the myriad human challenges they face\, embrace the contested nature of library spaces\, and support world-class research. \nLibraries need to navigate the increasingly complex intersections of academic freedom\, freedom of speech\, censorship\, and the management of contested spaces and collections. These complexities call for vision and clarity to restate and communicate the values of research libraries. \nProgramme available here. \nRegister for this event through EventBrite. \nTicket prices from £27
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/stewardship-in-challenging-times-the-role-of-libraries-in-supporting-civic-society-research-libraries-uk-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260310T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20260224T112814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T112814Z
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SUMMARY:Systematic Approaches to Searching for Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Sheffield Centre for Health Related Research (SCHARR) are holding an online interactive course on Systematic Approaches to Searching for Evidence. \nHeld over two mornings this course will cover the key principles of searching for published and unpublished evidence in a systematic\, transparent way. \n\nDay 1: Tues 10 March 2026 | 9am–1pm\nDay 2: Tues 24 March 2026 | 9am–2pm\n\nIdeal for postgraduate students\, early career researchers\, librarians and information specialists across health\, social sciences\, and public policy. \nCourse programme \nDay 1 \n\nThe role of the literature search in the evidence review process\nScoping the literature and choosing sources\nMatching your search approach to the particular review method\nTurning a research question into a search strategy\n\nDelegates will be given a search task to complete in their own time\, between days 1 and 2 (please allow approximately 1 hour for this). \nDay 2 \n\nCommon pitfalls of searching (including feedback on search task)\nReporting searches\nBeyond the “big bang” search – complementary and iterative methods\, and when to use them\nEmerging techniques\nKnowing when to stop\n\nFor more information and to book your place click here.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/systematic-approaches-to-searching-for-evidence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Foundations of LIS profession,Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Information resources management
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260303T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20251106T094029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T094207Z
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SUMMARY:Leeds Mixed Method Systematic Review Online Courses
DESCRIPTION:Course 1: Conducting a Mixed Methods Systematic Review \nIntroduction: 3rd March 2026\, 13:30–14:30  (Optional) \nLive Sessions: 5th\, 10th\, 13th\, and 18th March\, 13:30–16:00 \nContent Summary  \n\nHow mixed methods synthesis can help with complex questions and policy relevant evidence.\nFinding evidence for mixed method synthesis\, developing a logic model\, discovering types of integration.\nDifferent approaches to integration\, realist synthesis\, diversity in approaches.\nWhat to compare and how? What to connect and how?\n\n  \nCourse 2: Searching the Evidence Base \nIntroduction: 19th March 2026\, 13:30–14:30 (Optional) \nLive Sessions: 24th & 27th March\, 13:30–16:00 \nContent Summary  \n\nDesigning a mixed-method review search strategy.\nWhen to use study-type filters.\nSeed papers for complex search strategy design.\nTools for choosing databases/resources and translating searches.\nWhen and how to use supplementary search techniques.\nReference management software for large volumes of records and iterative search processes during a review.\n\nBook by 20th February 2026 \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/leeds-mixed-method-systematic-review-online-courses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20251017T092828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T092828Z
UID:5081-1769644800-1769731199@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2026 \nFree in-person event on Thursday 29th January \nA unique day for people who specialise in information retrieval\, systematic searching\, knowledge or data mining\, evidence synthesis\, archiving and reference management. \nKey Themes: \n\nResearch & Impact\nArtificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies\nFunding & Collaboration\nCareers & Professional Development\nNetworking\n\nCall for abstracts for an oral presentation\, poster or workshop under one of our five key themes. \nRegister for this event and submit your abstract here.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/core-information-retrieval-forum-2026/
LOCATION:The Catalyst\, 3 Science Square Newcastle Helix Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG United Kingdom\, 3 Science Square Newcastle Helix Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG United Kingdom\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE4 5TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Information resources management,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251215T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20251212T153434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T153434Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Systematic Search Skills: Peer-to-Peer Learning with Practice Sets
DESCRIPTION:Taubman Library Talks present a free webinar on December 15th @ 5pm on Developing Systematic Search Skills: Peer-to-Peer Learning with Practice Sets. \nPresenters Jenna Lepczyk and Perry Wiedling will walk attendees through how to use self-directed\, hands-on practice sets designed specifically for improving their systematic review searching. \nDiscover practical strategies\, explore step-by-step techniques\, learn what questions to ask the research team\, and get your questions answered—all in a supportive and safe space!  \nEarly career librarians are encouraged to attend\, or anyone interested in learning more about systematic searching. \nThis session will utilize resources on the Systematic Review Practice Sets site\, created by Informationists at the University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library (UM-THSL) and populated with practice sets created by UM-THSL Informationists (Practice Sets – health sciences focus) and librarians at the University of Minnesota (More Practice Sets – sciences\, social sciences\, and beyond). \nThe Practice Set used for this webinar is #37121242 (“Effectiveness of handwashing with soap for preventing acute respiratory infections in low-income and middle-income countries”)\, available on the Practice Sets page. We encourage attendees to preview it before the session\, but it’s not required. \nFor more information on this and to get the Zoom link\, please visit: https://guides.lib.umich.edu/TaubmanTalks/Peer2PeerSearch
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/developing-systematic-search-skills-peer-to-peer-learning-with-practice-sets/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251204T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20251125T163140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T163140Z
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SUMMARY:Search Filters for Evidence Synthesis
DESCRIPTION:Carol Lefebvre and Julie Glanville present an online workshop on Search Filters for Evidence Synthesis. \nThis workshop will cover a range of topics and learning objectives including: \n\nUnderstanding the role and importance of methodological and other search filters;\nLearning how to find and how to appraise search filters;\nLearning how to use filters effectively to enhance and focus the search process;\nExploring some challenges of using search filters and how to avoid them;\nExploring some challenges in adapting search filters from one database / interface into another;\nUnderstanding the ethical considerations of using search filters;\nLearning how to stay up to date with new search filters; and\nGaining practical experience in using search filters through hands-on exercises.\n\nFor more information and to register click here.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/search-filters-for-evidence-synthesis-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250610T131610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T131610Z
UID:4739-1762434000-1762437600@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Webinar: Evidence synthesis for decision making: navigating the chaos of the real world
DESCRIPTION:On 6th November this lunchtime webinar will host speakers Susan Spillane & Conor Teljeur discussing the challenges in evidence synthesis when the best available evidence may not answer all the questions. \nRegister for this event here \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/webinar-evidence-synthesis-for-decision-making-navigating-the-chaos-of-the-real-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evidence Synthesis Ireland":MAILTO:esi@universityofgalway.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20251006T145232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T145232Z
UID:5011-1761645600-1761667200@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Ovid Platform & Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) training
DESCRIPTION:The Health Sciences Libraries Group is holding an in-person CPD event on Ovid Platform & Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). This event will be held on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at the Health Research Board. \nThis is an LAI CPD credited event and is open to all LAI members. Non-LAI members are welcome to join a waiting list by contacting contacthslg@gmail.com. \nMorning session: Introduction to your resources and literature searching on the Ovid Platform\, Rani Southern-Darbar\, Senior Customer Success Consultant\, Wolters Kluwer. \nAfternoon session: How to critically appraise a Randomised Controlled Trial using The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme\, Miriam Williams\, Library & Information Service\, Tallaght University Hospital \nRegister here through Eventbrite. \nHSLG members can apply for funds to cover the registration fee and/or travel expenses for this event. See more here HSLG Bursaries – Health Sciences Libraries Group
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/ovid-platform-critical-appraisal-skills-programme-casp-training/
LOCATION:Health Research Board\, 67-72 Lower Mount Street\, Dublin 2\, D02 H638\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250318T114405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T115122Z
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SUMMARY:No Time To Wait at the NLI
DESCRIPTION:No Time to Wait is a 3 day conference dedicated to exploring open media\, open standards\, and digital audiovisual preservation. \nOrganized by the National Library of Ireland and MediaArea.net this in-person and online event will take place from October 15 – 17 2025. \nComplete the event registration form in order to sign up for remote attendance or to join the in-person waiting list. \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/no-time-to-wait-at-the-nli/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information and communication technologies,Information needs and user services
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250926T123503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T123503Z
UID:4970-1759932000-1759935600@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:‘Just Chill’ Thinking Fast & Slow about Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Colleagues from the information\, research\, cultural\, and heritage communities come together at Research Libraries UK’s Digital Shift Forum to discuss the future of the digital shift in collections\, services and audiences. \nOn Wednesday 8th October the Digital Shift Forum will explore how research libraries can lead and support the use of AI. \nProfessor Paul Gooding will explore the impact and adoption of AI in libraries through the lens of time: specifically\, how the principles of fast and slow design might allow us to spend productive time with AI. \nThe Digital Shift Forum is open to all\,  you do not need to belong to an RLUK member institution to attend or participate. \nRegister through Eventbrite \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/just-chill-thinking-fast-slow-about-artificial-intelligence/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250926T144051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T144441Z
UID:4984-1759345200-1759348800@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Addressing Research and Writing Challenges With the APA Style Manual
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar APA Style experts will discuss how librarians can use APA Style to tackle some of the challenges in supporting students with research and writing in the current social and technological environment. The new APA Style Manual will be discussed which can provide APA Style guidance to all students\, updates to AI guidance\, and best practices for supporting academic writing in a world with AI and misinformation. \n  \nRegister here for this webinar
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/addressing-research-and-writing-challenges-with-the-apa-style-manual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Information needs and user services,Information resources management,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250709T085855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T104813Z
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SUMMARY:JBI: Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Programme (CSRTP)
DESCRIPTION:5-day interactive training programme which enables participants to develop the knowledge and skills required to conduct and publish a JBI protocol and systematic review on a topic relevant to their area of practice. \n\nDelivered by JBI accredited trainers experienced in systematic reviews\, evidence-based practice and healthcare research.\nDelivered online through Microsoft Teams\nSmall group training delivered\nComprehensive course materials\n1 year JBI software license subscription\n\nCourse Dates: 29th & 30th September\, 1st\, 6th and 7th October 2025 \n  \nModule 1 : Introduction to evidence-based healthcare and protocol development (1 Day) \nModule 2 : Systematic review of evidence generated by quantitative research\, including meta-analysis (2 Days) \nModule 3 : Systematic review of evidence generated through qualitative research\, narrative and text\, including meta-synthesis (2 Days) \nClick here for more information \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/jbi-comprehensive-systematic-review-training-programme-csrtp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250709T083439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T110233Z
UID:4811-1758706200-1758807000@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:JBI: Scoping Review Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Scoping Review Workshop 24th & 25th September\, online using Microsoft Teams \nDelivered over two half-days\, this workshop explores the theories and\nconcepts relating to scoping reviews and other types of evidence synthesis. \n\nDesigned for health professionals\, academics\, researchers and students.\nExplores the distinction between a scoping review and other review types.\nEnables participants to choose the most appropriate methodology\nfor their review question\, with a particular focus on scoping reviews.\nEquips participants with the knowledge and tools to successfully plan\nand undertake all stages of a scoping review following the JBI\napproach\, including developing a protocol and reporting the scoping\nreview.For more information click here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/jbi-scoping-review-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250610T113229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T113229Z
UID:4722-1758200400-1758204000@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Evidence Synthesis Ireland Webinar Series - SWARs embedded across multiple reviews: an example evaluating search strategies built using PubReMiner
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Andrew Dullea\, a Health Services Researcher with HIQA\, this webinar will present findings from a Study Within A Review (SWAR) evaluating the use of PubReMiner\, a text-mining word frequency tool\, for developing systematic search strategies used in various evidence syntheses. \nThe session will outline the methodology\, key outcomes\, and considerations for incorporating such tools into systematic and rapid review processes. \nThe webinar is particularly relevant for researchers\, information specialists\, librarians and others involved in evidence-based practice or policy who are interested in the evaluation of emerging approaches to literature searching. \nTo attend this webinar register here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/evidence-synthesis-ireland-webinar-series-swars-embedded-across-multiple-reviews-an-example-evaluating-search-strategies-built-using-pubreminer/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evidence Synthesis Ireland":MAILTO:esi@universityofgalway.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250709T123539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T123539Z
UID:4836-1753297200-1753302600@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Navigating the Health Sciences Information Landscape: Your Guide Beyond PubMed
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the American Medical Library Association (MLA) on Wednesday 23rd July\, this webinar is designed for early career health sciences librarians. \nThis webinar will: \n\nExplore a wide range of research tools\, including scholarly databases\, eBook platforms\, and standards and guidelines resources.\nConsider how to select appropriate resources\, the nuances of differing controlled vocabularies\, and strategies for sharing these skills with health science researchers.\nThrough a combination of interactive lecture\, live demonstration\, and scenario-based discussions\, attendees will learn how to apply their new knowledge when responding to user inquiries. During this webinar\, you will receive a comprehensive handout detailing key resources and rationale for use.\n\nClick here for more information
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/navigating-the-health-sciences-information-landscape-your-guide-beyond-pubmed/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Foundations of LIS profession,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20241218T103009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T112408Z
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SUMMARY:CILIP Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:CILIP Conference 2025 will focus on leadership in the information\, knowledge management and library sector. \nNorth Star: Asserting our ethical principles and leading through change \nAgainst a backdrop of sluggish growth\, fast-paced tech innovation\, live AI experiments\, and viral mis/dis-information\, our sector’s ethical framework is more relevant than ever: To preserve knowledge in secure and useful ways\, now and in the future. To protect people from misleading and harmful content by upskilling them and giving them access to a wide range of trustworthy information. And to promote responsible\, sustainable\, and ethical practices.   \nCILIP Conference 2025 will explore our ‘North Star’ ethical principles in the context of how we navigate this time of great challenge and opportunity\, and examine how we – as trusted information professionals – can exert our influence; demonstrate our impact; and position our sector’s expertise to secure our seat at the top table – whether that be at an organisational\, local\, national or international level.  \nThe programme will cover topics such as: \n\nDigital inclusion\nAI literacy and critical thinking about new tools\nIf we really mean ‘yes’? Big Tech\, data literacy and consent\nThe latest developments in AI\, copyright\, and licensing\, including how we balance creators’\, innovators\, and       tax-payers’ rights\nAI governance\n\nRegister for this event here.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/cilip-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Information and communication technologies,Information needs and user services,Information resources management,Management for information professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250619T010000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250116T132746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T132746Z
UID:4345-1750294800-1750341600@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Systematic Review Conversations: Improving Our Support for Systematic Reviews at Leeds Beckett University
DESCRIPTION:The final Systematic Review Conversations is Improving Our Support for Systematic Reviews at Leeds Beckett University \nRachel Davies\, Academic Librarian at Leeds Beckett University will talk attendees through the response from Leeds Beckett to an increase in SR\, the expansion of SRs into different subject areas and copyright issues with supplying articles for SR teams. In this session Rachel will also share materials from delivered training sessions\, as well as links to useful content and resources. \nClick here to register for this event.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/systematic-review-conversations-improving-our-support-for-systematic-reviews-at-leeds-beckett-university/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20240821T095413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T095413Z
UID:3868-1749513600-1749772799@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:UX in Libraries
DESCRIPTION:The 9th annual international User Experience in Libraries (UX in Libraries or ‘UXLibs’ for short) conference will take place in Liverpool from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 June 2025. \nThe conference will incorporate keynotes and plenary talks from speakers from inside and outside libraries. There’s also the legendary team challenge\, our interactive workshops presented by UX practitioners and\, of course\, social events allowing delegates to make connections and\, just as importantly\, to relax and have fun.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/ux-in-libraries/
LOCATION:Liverpool\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250506T080555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T083507Z
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SUMMARY:EAHIL 2025
DESCRIPTION:The EAHIL 2025 Workshop will be held in the post-industrial city of Lodz\, Poland\, from 9th – 13th June. \nThe Workshop’s main theme\, IMAGINE\, consists of 7 letters each representing the keywords –  Inform\, Manage\, AI\, Grow\, Integrate\, Network\, Explore. \nRegister for this even here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/eahil-2025/
LOCATION:Lodz\, Lodz\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),digital creativity,Information and communication technologies,Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Information resources management
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250605T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250506T090416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T090416Z
UID:4665-1749135600-1749492000@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:How to Peer Review Search Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Run over 2 evenings on 5th & 9th June\, this online course presented by Julie Glanville & Carol Lefebvre provides a comprehensive guide to peer reviewing search strategies\, essential for improving the quality and accuracy of research findings across multiple disciplines. \nParticipants will gain skills in evaluating and optimising search methodologies\, leading to more robust and credible research outcomes. \nThis course will cover topics and learning objectives such as: \n\nUnderstanding the purpose of the peer review process\nThe PRESS Checklist\nIdentifying common pitfalls and challenges in search strategy structure\nLearning how to check the search terms within search strategies\n\nFor more information click here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/how-to-peer-review-search-strategies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250522T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250116T130343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T130343Z
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SUMMARY:SR Conversations – The Evolving Role of the Information Specialist/Librarian in Systematic Reviews and Research Support: The Cochrane Stroke Group
DESCRIPTION:Presenter Joshua Cheyne\, Academic Librarian for Business & Creative Industries at University of West Scotland shares his journey working as a Cochrane Information Specialist (CIS) and Editor with the Cochrane Stroke Group (CSG). This journey will talk through managing the review process\, developing and peer-reviewing search methods\, editorial duties and maintaining the Cochrane Stroke Group’s database of Research in Stroke (DORIS). \nClick here to register for this event.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/sr-conversations-the-evolving-role-of-the-information-specialist-librarian-in-systematic-reviews-and-research-support-the-cochrane-stroke-group/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250116T155908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T161912Z
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SUMMARY:CILIP Copyright Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Copyright Conference 2025 \nThursday 22nd May – Online via Zoom \nThe CILIP Online Copyright Conference is an ideal and unique opportunity for all librarians\, archivists and information professionals to update their knowledge and professional practice in this crucial area. It will also appeal to those who want to update their general copyright\, licensing and publishing knowledge. \nSpeakers: Naomi Korn\, CEO\, Naomi Korn Associates; Ryan Abbott\, Professor of Law and Health Sciences at the University of Surrey School of Law; and Margaret Haig\, Head of Copyright Operations\, Intellectual Property Office\n \nEarly Bird rate valid until 31st March* \nRegister here for this event
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/cilip-copyright-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Foundations of LIS profession,Information needs and user services
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250116T125408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T161448Z
UID:4336-1746709200-1746712800@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Systematic Review Conversations: AI – The Diamond in the Rough or the Monster in the Dark?
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd event in Lancaster University’s Systematic Review Conversations is AI – The Diamond in the Rough or the Monster in the Dark? \nPresenter Hannah O’Keeffe (NIHR Innovation Observatory) working from a recent project\, will discuss concerns around researchers generic use of AI. What are people worried about? How do we navigate the concerns? Is AI really the way forward or should we stick with traditional methods? \nClick here to register for this event.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/systematic-review-conversations-ai-the-diamond-in-the-rough-or-the-monster-in-the-dark/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20260615T123236
CREATED:20250318T102508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T102737Z
UID:4570-1744243200-1744415999@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:LAI/CILIP Ireland Joint Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Library Association of Ireland and CILIP Ireland are hosting their joint conference in the Kingsley Hotel Cork on 10-11 April 2025 \nThe conference theme is “Shining Lights”. \nKeynote Speaker: Aphra Kerr\, Professor of Digital Media & Communications\, UCD \nRegistration for this event is through Eventbrite. \nLAI/CILIP Ireland Member Full Delegate Rate €350 \nLAI/CILIP Ireland Member Day Delegate Rate €100
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/lai-cilip-ireland-joint-conference/
LOCATION:The Kingsley Hotel\, Cork\, Carrigrohane Road\, Cork\, T12 P680\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),digital creativity,Information and communication technologies,Information needs and user services,Information resources management,Research and innovation
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