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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250709T104133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T110419Z
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SUMMARY:JBI: Scoping Review Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Scoping Review Workshop 10th & 11th November\, online using Microsoft Teams \nDelivered over two half-days\, this workshop explores the theories and concepts relating to scoping reviews and other types of evidence synthesis and will equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to successfully plan for and undertake and report a scoping review following the JBI approach. \nThis course is useful for anyone interested in conducting scoping reviews. \nAt the end of the training participants will be able to: \n\nconstruct an answerable scoping question\ndevelop inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify literature to answer the question\nconstruct complex searches for literature appropriate to the scoping question\nextract relevant data from the literature\nsynthesise extracted research data to form conclusions and answer the review question\nconstruct a publishable protocol and review report\n\nAttendees will only need a computer with good internet connection and a camera function\, and the ability to sign into Microsoft Teams. \nFor more information click here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/jbi-scoping-review-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20251014T153825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T153825Z
UID:5045-1762365600-1762369200@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Silent Teachers to All: Opening the Doors of a Medical Museum (TCD)
DESCRIPTION:Silent Teachers to All: Opening the Doors of a Medical Museum (TCD) \nA free public talk by Evi Numen hosted by Dublin City Council’s Heritage Office. \nVenue: Oak Room\, Mansion House \nRegister here for this event.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/silent-teachers-to-all-opening-the-doors-of-a-medical-museum-tcd/
LOCATION:The Mansion House\, Dawson Street\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250610T133730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T133730Z
UID:4744-1762250400-1762866000@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Advanced Copyright Training
DESCRIPTION:Naomi Korn Associates & CILIP Partnership Training provide a two-part online course for anybody responsible for copyright in their organisation\, across all library\, information\, knowledge\, data and heritage sectors. \nCourse participants will learn about the latest copyright developments\, their role and responsibilities and how they can embed copyright compliance in their organisation. \nPart 1: Tuesday 4th November 10-1pm \nPart 2: Tuesday 11th November 10-1pm \nClick here for more information and to register for this course
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/advanced-copyright-training/
CATEGORIES:Information resources management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250822T142808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T150420Z
UID:4918-1761832800-1761841800@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Future Proofing your Career in Academic Libraries with CILIPS\, SALCTG & SCURL
DESCRIPTION:Join this free\, online event to help future-proof your career and provide you with guidance on steps you might take to support your career development. \nThe event is on Thursday October 30th from 2 – 4.30pm \nThis event is open to anyone working in academic libraries or a related organisation. \nThe event might particularly appeal to early or mid-career academic library workers\, regardless of job level who want to develop and progress in their career\, whether that be within their current role or in a different role entirely. The event will help you think about the skills you need to do that\, and how you might undertake future activities to support you. \nYou do not need to be connected to or a member of CILIPS\, SALCTG and SCURL to book a place. \nThe event will feature: \n\nAn opening talk from Martina McChrystal\, Director of Library Services\, University of Glasgow on succession planning and future proofing your career\nCareer journeys – some shared examples from a variety of library colleagues\nProfessional qualifications and values – ways that everyone can develop\, regardless of prior experience or qualifications\n\nRegister here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/future-proofing-your-career-in-academic-libraries-with-cilips-salctg-scurl/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Foundations of LIS profession,Management for information professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
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;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250610T115425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T115425Z
UID:4733-1761224400-1761228000@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Webinar: Improving systematic review search methods\, results and efficacy
DESCRIPTION:At this lunchtime webinar\, presenter Alison Bethel will share her experiences of completing search summary tables and search evaluations within evidence syntheses projects. \nSearch summary tables can help make search methods and decisions more evidence informed. \nThey can provide information on: \n\nwhich searches in which databases retrieved the included articles for your specific project\nwhich searches in which databases retrieved unique articles\nwhether specific types of study were retrieved by searching specific databases\nwhich supplementary search methods retrieved additional relevant studies/articles\nwere there included articles in the databases which our search did not retrieve\n\nRegister for this event here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/webinar-improving-systematic-review-search-methods-results-and-efficacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Research and innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evidence Synthesis Ireland":MAILTO:esi@universityofgalway.ie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251016T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20251010T072653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T072653Z
UID:5027-1760616000-1760619600@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:ISSDA Dataverse Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join ISSDA on 16th October for an online demonstration in finding and accessing Irish social science data through their newly launched Dataverse. \nRegister for this free event through EventBrite. \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/issda-dataverse-demonstration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250318T114405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T115122Z
UID:4581-1760486400-1760745599@hslg.ie
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250610T085217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T085217Z
UID:4713-1760434200-1761051600@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Copyright Essentials Autumn 2025
DESCRIPTION:On October 14th & 21st\, Naomi Korn Associates and CILIP Partnership Training will provide a two-part online program on Copyright Essentials. \nThis course is an introduction to the basic copyright principles and is for anybody who is reproducing\, creating\, sharing\, publishing\, commissioning or digitising content. \nIt is designed for employees in all library\, information\, and knowledge management domains and is ideal for new copyright learners or those who need a refresher. \nPart 1: Tuesday\, October 14 from 9.30 to 1 pm\nPart 2: Tuesday\, October 21 from 9.30 to 1 pm \nBoth components must be attended in order to finish the program. Delegates will have the opportunity to earn CPD points by taking a brief quiz at the conclusion of the training session. \nFor more information on this course and to register click here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/copyright-essentials-autumn-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:digital creativity,Foundations of LIS profession
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250610T114330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T131748Z
UID:4728-1760400000-1760572799@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Mixed Methods Evidence Synthesis Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This in-person workshop delivered by co-convenors of the Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group will introduce theory and practical examples of mixed methods synthesis. \nLocation: Ashling Hotel\, Dublin \nDates: 14th & 15th October \nSome experience with systematic reviews is necessary \nRegister for this event here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/mixed-methods-evidence-synthesis-workshop/
LOCATION:Ashling Hotel Dublin\, 10 - 13 Parkgate St\, Stoneybatter\, Dublin 8\, D08 P38N\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Research and innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evidence Synthesis Ireland":MAILTO:esi@universityofgalway.ie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250709T085855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T104813Z
UID:4819-1759136400-1759856400@hslg.ie
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250926T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250926T144500
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250828T120408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T122022Z
UID:4931-1758894300-1758897900@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Trust Me\, I’m an Algorithm: Ethical AI in Health Research
DESCRIPTION:SPHeRE Network’s Autumn Seminar 2025 is presented by Dr. Padraic Fleming. \nThis in-person event take place on Friday 26th September @ 1:45pm at Foster Place\, Trinity College Dublin (TCD). \nFor more information and to register for this event click here. \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/trust-me-im-an-algorithm-ethical-ai-in-health-research/
LOCATION:Foster Place\, Trinity College Dublin\, Foster Place\, Trinity College Dublin\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Information and communication technologies,Information in society and health care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250923T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250811T143936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T143936Z
UID:4896-1758636000-1758645000@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Citation Analysis – Discovering New Uses Within Systematic Reviews
DESCRIPTION:Julie Glanville presents an online workshop on Tuesday 23rd September on new citation analysis tools and new uses of citation analysis tools\, from the perspective of identifying research for systematic reviews. \nWith the introduction of new tools and more access to citation indexes\, citation analysis may offer new opportunities for assisting with systematic reviews\, particularly reviews of complex questions where searchers may not always be confident that their subject searches are exhaustive. \nEarly bird price £50 (ex. Vat)\, full price £75 (ex. Vat). \nClick here for more information \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/citation-analysis-discovering-new-uses-within-systematic-reviews/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Research and innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="York Health Economics Consortium":MAILTO:yhec@york.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250610T110228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T110228Z
UID:4718-1758189600-1758805200@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Introduction to Systematic Reviews
DESCRIPTION:Held online over 4 mornings in September\, this workshop will provide authors at the beginning of the systematic review process\, with an in-depth understanding of how reviews are planned and conducted. It offers an insight to the development of a protocol\, introducing participants to methodology\, search methods\, data extraction\, risk of bias assessment and meta-analysis. \nDates: 18th\, 19th\, 24th & 25th September \nSkill Level: Introductory \nRegister for this course here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/introduction-to-systematic-reviews/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Research and innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evidence Synthesis Ireland":MAILTO:esi@universityofgalway.ie
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250808T092259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T092513Z
UID:4867-1757498400-1757516400@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Identifying Economic Evidence for HTA
DESCRIPTION:Health economics evidence is a key element in much health services research and particularly in health technology assessments. Identifying economic evidence to inform such research can involve searches in a range of databases and using a variety of strategies. This study day will include a ‘jargon buster’ session on the basics of health economics and economic models. It will also feature presentations about key economics information resources including the CEA Registry\, and explorations of options for searching to identify data for economic models. Training will focus on how to identify economic evaluations from major bibliographic databases and will explore the role of AI tools in identifying research evidence. \nEarly bird price of £83.33 (ex VAT) is applicable until 4 weeks before the course. Full price of £125 (ex VAT). \n  \nFacilitators: Julie Glanville\, Will Green\, Mick Arber \nHosted by: York Health Economics Consortium \nFurther details: https://yhec.co.uk/training/review-and-evidence-synthesis/identifying-economic-evidence-for-hta/
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/identifying-economic-evidence-for-hta/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Research and innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="York Health Economics Consortium":MAILTO:yhec@york.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20241218T103009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T112408Z
UID:4263-1751414400-1751587199@hslg.ie
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250619T010000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250402T113723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T113723Z
UID:4620-1750204800-1750377599@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:International Clinician Librarian Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference is for Clinician Librarians\, Outreach Librarians\, Embedded Librarians\, Expert Searchers\, Information & Knowledge Specialists and interested parties. \nFull conference and 1-day tickets available. \nRegister here https://uhl-clinicaleducation.org/iclc/?kinsta-cache-cleared=true  \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/international-clinician-librarian-conference/
LOCATION:Devonshire Place\, 78 London Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0RA\, Devonshire Place\, 78 London Road\,\, Leicester\, LE2 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250506T080555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T083507Z
UID:4276-1749427200-1749859199@hslg.ie
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250605T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250603T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20241217T160950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T160950Z
UID:4246-1748959200-1748962800@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Recommendations and guidance on responsible AI in evidence synthesis
DESCRIPTION:The last webinar in the series Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis will cover: \n\nWhy do we all need to embrace responsible AI?\nWhat are the recommendations for responsible AI?\nWhat changes to Cochrane processes and governance will help authors and others use AI responsibly?\n\nThe session is presented by Dr. Anna Noel-Storr\, Ella Flemyng and Prof. James Thomas and is aimed at evidence synthesists\, methodologists\, AI developers\, or those from organisations\, funders or publishers involved in evidence synthesis. \nRegister for this webinar here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/recommendations-and-guidance-on-responsible-ai-in-evidence-synthesis/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250402T111958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T111958Z
UID:4614-1748908800-1749081599@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:16th International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Open to all library sectors—academic\, public\, school\, special and national libraries\, plus related information and collections services\, such as archives. \nLibPMC 2025 promises relevant\, actionable insights for every role—acquisitions\, user services\, liaison\, programmes and user education\, digital provision\, leadership/administration and more. \nThis conference will spotlight work based on quantitative\, qualitative\, or user experience methods\, so that we can learn from each other to improve our own libraries. \nRegister here: https://libpmc2025.exordo.com/login  \n  \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/16th-international-conference-on-performance-measurement-in-libraries/
LOCATION:The Spine\, 2 Paddington Village\, Liverpool\, L7 3FA\, Liverpool\, L7 3FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Information resources management,Management for information professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T160531
CREATED:20250506T094246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T094407Z
UID:4669-1748523600-1748527200@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:The Role of AI Tools in Developing Search Strategies and Identifying Evidence for Systematic Reviews
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 29th May\, Julie Glanville presents a lunchtime webinar on whether general purpose AI tools and research-focused AI tools can help with search strategy development for systematic reviews. \nRegister for this event here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/the-role-of-ai-tools-in-developing-search-strategies-and-identifying-evidence-for-systematic-reviews/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Information in society and health care
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evidence Synthesis Ireland":MAILTO:esi@universityofgalway.ie
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