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SUMMARY:HLG conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:The HLG Committee is pleased to announce that the next HLG Conference will be held in June 2024 in London\, UK. \nWhen: Thursday 20th and Friday 21st June 2024 \nWhere: Royal College of Physicians\, 11 St Andrew’s Place\, London NW1 4LE\, and online \nThe theme around the conference will be ‘Connecting’; connecting with Users\, connecting across our Profession\, connecting across Sectors\, connecting with Policy\, connecting with Systems and connecting with Health and Wellbeing. How do we connect\, maintain and develop those connections?
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/hlg-conference-2024/
LOCATION:London & online\, Royal College of Physicians\, NW1 4LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Foundations of LIS profession
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
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SUMMARY:LIBER 2024
DESCRIPTION:LIBER 2024 Annual Conference Theme: ‘State-of-the-art libraries in the service of science and society’. \nResearch libraries are dynamic entities that evolve rapidly within society\, research\, and academia\, in times when there is an urgency to solve critical global problems. While we often need time to reflect and assess what we have done\, we are challenged to respond to the demands of our communities and of global society. What kind of leadership should be exhibited within our organisations and beyond? What kind of synergies should be pursued to address the issues of a ‘post-truth’ world? What purpose do technological advancements bring\, and how can we adapt to them? \nFollowing the paths of openness and trust that we collectively trod at the LIBER 2023 Annual Conference in Budapest\, it is time to show how state of the art services\, spaces\, and collections are not just a state of mind\, but real implementations that respond to the great challenges in research and society of our time.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/liber-2024/
LOCATION:Limassol\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Research and innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
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SUMMARY:Graphic Medicine 2024 conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference will be hosted by the Faculty of Engineering & Informatics at the Technological University of the Shannon\, Midlands campus. \nDay 1: July 16th pre-conference workshops/ informal meet & greet \nDay 2 & 3: July 17th & 18th conference \nWe’re planning a fun and engaging conference with lots of cultural events to welcome you to Ireland. \nA call for papers\, workshops\, presentations will be published soon. A dedicated website for registration and submissions\, travel and accommodation information will be live soon as well.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/graphic-medicine-2024-conference/
LOCATION:Technological University of the Shannon\, Midlands campus\, Athlone\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:digital creativity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240923T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20240911T092926Z
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SUMMARY:AI-tools and their use for systematic searching/systematic reviews
DESCRIPTION:EAHIL’s Evidence-Based Information SIG’s next webinar is on Monday 23rd September 2024. \nFacilitated by Julie Glanville this 1.5hr webinar will demonstrate a selection of AI tools that can be used to assist systematic searching/systematic reviews. The demonstrations will be followed by a discussion of those tools and other tools that participants have found useful and would like to share during the meeting. The values and challenges of the use of AI for systematic searching in the context of systematic reviews will also be discussed. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://lshtm.zoom.us/j/95439165193?pwd=UMsH3yLQCrm5c6XcSGdnIrzcWuIZxj.1&from=addon \nMeeting ID: 954 3916 5193\nPassword: 651044
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/ai-tools-and-their-use-for-systematic-searching-systematic-reviews/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20240830T093033Z
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SUMMARY:Developing strategic foresight and quality reviews: insight from the HRB
DESCRIPTION:Information specialists at the Health Research Board will give an introduction to the concept of strategic foresight; and improving search strategy development and reporting for better evidence. \nAgenda \n10:00 am Welcome \n10:05 Managing uncertainty through strategic foresight \nStrategic foresight is an approach to planning and policymaking that attempts to manage uncertainty. It does that this by using a variety of tools to identify possible threats and opportunities in the medium or long-term. This is not prediction but an attempt to develop an information resource that helps with decision making in the present. Engaging in foresight work develops anticipatory capacity and enables a more active role in supporting policy making and mobilising joint action. \nBrian Galvin — manages the HRB National Drugs Library and is editor of Drugnet Ireland\, the HRB’s quarterly drugs research and policy bulletin. \n10:40 Improving search strategy development and reporting for better evidence \nThe IS team will discuss how you can improve your search strategy development and reporting\, ensuring your contribution to the review is to a high standard \n\nusing PRESS peer review of search strategies to improve your search strategy and choice of search resources\n\n\nusing available guidance for searching for systematic reviews\, scoping reviews and rapid reviews (Cochrane\, JBI etc)\n\n\nusing established quality assessment tools (AMSTAR\, JBI for Systematic Reviews) to guide search decisions\n\n\nusing reporting standards (PRISMA-S) to guide search decisions and reporting\n\nCoffee break 11:45 – 12:00 \n12:00 Guidance on terminology\, application\, and reporting of citation searching: using the TARCiS statement\, and tools that can help. \n12:45 A day in the life of – it’s not all systematic searches and PRISMA flow charts! \nThe IS team will give a short presentation on the scope of the role of information specialist in the HRB Evidence Centre. Information specialists typically work on a range of evidence products\, from inception to publication. \nWe work with a range of research teams and are responsible for the quality of the search strategy\, oversight and management of review management software\, and writing and presenting on search methods as part of the finished product. \nWhat is a typical day for us? Join us to find out what it looks like! \nAilish Farragher — Having joined the HRB Evidence Unit in 2020\, Ailish has welcomed the opportunity to support evidence-based policy through her work as an information specialist on systematic reviews and evidence briefs. Ailish has previously worked in a range of specialist libraries including the Department of Finance\, the RTÉ Television Library\, and spent twelve years as the legal information centre manager of a commercial law firm. \nLouise Farragher — is an information specialist with over 20 years’ experience in health libraries. She currently leads a team of information specialists in the HRB’s Evidence Centre\, providing specialist information support and expertise across the full range of evidence review and related evidence products. Louise has a particular interest harnessing machine learning and tools to improve review efficiency. \nCaítriona Lee — is an information specialist with the Evidence Centre of the Health Research Board\, working with the evidence team to research and produce systematic reviews for the Department of Health. Her professional background includes over ten years working as a reader services and reference librarian with one of Ireland’s children’s hospitals and several years working as a medical information specialist with Thomson Scientific. \n13:00 Light lunch/ networking \n13:30 Close
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/developing-strategic-foresight-and-quality-reviews-insight-from-the-hrb/
LOCATION:Health Research Board\, 67-72 Lower Mount Street\, Dublin 2\, D02 H638\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Information and communication technologies,Information resources management,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241024T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20241021T144917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T152303Z
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SUMMARY:TUS OER Suite Launch
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Open Access week TUS Library are holding an online webinar to showcase their newly updated and expanded OER Index and to launch the TUS Open Press\, Pressbooks. \nThe index features some health and social care OER and the Pressbook features OER relating to emerging areas such as AI and immersive tech from a teaching and learning perspective. \nTo attend this event register here: https://ait.libcal.com/event/4286252
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/tus-oer-suite-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:digital creativity,Information in society and health care
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ORGANIZER;CN="TUS Midlands Library":MAILTO:library.midlands@tus.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241029T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20241023T113223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T113223Z
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SUMMARY:Identifying Unpublished Clinical Trial Data for Evidence Synthesis
DESCRIPTION:Carol Lefebvre & Julie Glanville partnering with Instats present a live streaming 2-day workshop on identifying clinical trials and trial results for systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis. The course will cover sources such as trials\, trial results registers\, regulatory agency sources and other resources. Participants will learn how to search the above sources\, how to manage search results and report their searches. \nThe workshop will run on 29th & 31st Oct. from 3.00-6.00pm \nFor more information on this workshop click here https://instats.org/seminar/identifying-unpublished-clinical-trial-d5
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/identifying-unpublished-clinical-trial-data-for-evidence-synthesis/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Information resources management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20240821T090716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T090716Z
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SUMMARY:Library Assessment Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Library Assessment Conference brings together practitioners and researchers working in the broad fields of library assessment\, user experience\, and organizational performance measurement. This 2024 multi-day event includes a mix of keynote speakers\, workshops\, and contributed papers and posters that stimulate discussion and provide actionable ideas for practitioners.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/library-assessment-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Portland\, OR.\, Hilton Portland Downtown\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Information resources management,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20241107T141745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T160029Z
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SUMMARY:(How) can AI-based automation tools assist with systematic searching?
DESCRIPTION:Cochrane Learning Live presents a series of webinars dedicated to the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis. \nThis series will explore the role of AI in evidence synthesis and how it can complement traditional methods. It will also provide a platform for experts to discuss the opportunities\, challenges and risks involved. \nThis series targets those with foundational knowledge of systematic reviews who want to stay updated on AI developments in evidence synthesis. \nPresented by Dr. Maria-Inti Metzendorf & Irma Klerings the first webinar topic will discuss: (How) can AI-based automation tools assist with systematic searching? \nRegister here for the event
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/how-can-ai-based-automation-tools-assist-with-systematic-searching/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information and communication technologies,Information needs and user services,Literacies and learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20241217T144655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T151420Z
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SUMMARY:CORE Information Retrieval Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:The forum is a unique day for people who specialise in information retrieval\, systematic searching\, knowledge or data mining\, evidence synthesis\, archiving and reference management. The day will consist of talks\, workshops\, networking\, celebrating achievements & discussing latest innovations for information professionals. \nThis free in-person event is sponsored by the NIHR Methodology Incubator and NIHR Innovation Observatory and follows a team science ethos\, welcoming information professionals from all disciplines to come together and share their knowledge. \nThemes explored through a series of talks and workshops will include: \n\nCommunity: collaboration & networking\nOpportunities: training & development\nResearch: share your methods and research\nExperience: career routes and progression\n\nRegister for this event here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/core-information-retrieval-forum-2025/
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 and communication technologies,Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20241211T120401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T155911Z
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SUMMARY:Could large language models and/or AI-based automation tools assist the screening process?
DESCRIPTION:In the second session of the series Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis Dr. Siw Waffenschmidt will discuss the background and literature on different Machine Learning (ML) approaches versus Large Language Model (LLM) approaches in screening. \nThis webinar is aimed at anyone interested in screening studies. \nRegister here for this event.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/could-large-language-models-and-or-ai-based-automation-tools-assist-the-screening-process/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Information in society and health care,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20241206T102907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T094226Z
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SUMMARY:Guidance on terminology\, application and reporting of citation searching: the TARCiS Statement
DESCRIPTION:Evidence Synthesis Ireland are holding a webinar on Thursday 20th February on Guidance on terminology\, application and reporting of citation searching: the TARCiS Statement. \nPresented by Dr. Julian Hirt (Research Fellow\, University of Basel)and Dr. Christian Appenzeller-Herzog (Medical Information Specialist\, University of Basel) this webinar will elaborate on the evidence base and potential benefit of citation searching in health-related evidence syntheses\, an overview of citation searching methods\, and a detailed presentation of the development and content of the TARCiS statement. The ten TARCiS recommendations on when and how to conduct and report citation searching will be highlighted. \nRegister for this webinar here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/guidance-on-terminology-application-and-reporting-of-citation-searching-the-tarcis-statement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information in society and health care,Information needs and user services,Information resources management,Research and innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evidence Synthesis Ireland":MAILTO:esi@universityofgalway.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20250116T111420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T115557Z
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SUMMARY:Systematic Review Conversations - Riding the Wave: Collaborating on Systematic Review Support in Healthcare and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Lancaster University presents its first Systematic Review Conversations of 2025 with Riding the Wave: Collaborating on Systematic Review Support in Healthcare and Beyond \nPresented by Erin Bloxsidge\, Kathryn Devine and Giada Zanella this conversation will focus on the Self-Taught SRs Community of Practice (CoP) addressing the gap in formal training for librarians involved in systematic reviews. \nDelegates will learn how the CoP’s founders defined and promoted this new group. They will see how they use an online platform to welcome new members\, encourage discussions\, and keep conversations organised in themes. Examples of questions and answers will be highlighted. They will also learn how feedback is being sought and how the community is evolving. \nClick here to register for this event.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/systematic-review-conversations-riding-the-wave-collaborating-on-systematic-review-support-in-healthcare-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250225T060000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20241217T163155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T095254Z
UID:4250-1740463200-1740490200@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Health Sciences Library Symposium - 4th Edition
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Health Information: Adapting to a Rapidly Changing Ecosystem \nThe Health Sciences Library Symposium – 4th Edition explores today’s challenges with insights from expert practitioners from Qatar\, the wider Middle East\, and around the globe fostering diverse perspectives. Participants will present and discuss strategies to enhance teaching methods\, consider new or expanded methods for evidence generation and synthesis\, explore opportunities to support health literacy development\, and enhance our communication for more impactful science and health communication. \nWho Should Attend? – We welcome participation from health sciences librarians\, health or science communicators\, public health professionals\, medical educators\, and anyone else with an interest in health information. \nWhy? – The Health Sciences Library Symposium – 4th Edition is an inclusive platform for everyone invested in promoting a dynamic and healthy information environment. \nExplore evolving roles in scholarly communication and health literacy.\nDiscover opportunities for further research.\nShare new and creative ways of teaching. \nView the full event schedule here \nRegister to attend here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/navigating-health-information-adapting-to-a-rapidly-changing-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Information and communication technologies,Information needs and user services,Information resources management,Literacies and learning,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20240821T100250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T205428Z
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SUMMARY:HSLG Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 HSLG Conference title is Cultivating curiosity: a wonderland for librarians. \nDate: Thursday\, 6 March 2025\nVenue: Ashling Hotel\, Dublin 8 \nOur theme explores the role of curiosity within librarianship\, which includes: \n\nInnovating\, challenging and being open to new ideas\, experiences and perspectives\nPlanning for the future / creating or adapting to environments of change\nDelving deep. Understanding and providing evidence of value\nLifelong learning\nBelieving impossible things – and making them happen\n\nThe conference will be relevant to many library sectors\, with speakers from health\, academic and\nspecialist libraries\, and will introduce ideas\, practical tools and key updates of significance to your\nwork and professional development. \nDiscounted prices are available for LAI members and library students\, and registration includes\nlunch and coffee break. \nCurious? Register for this event now: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hslg-conference-2025-cultivating-curiosity-a-wonderland-for-librarians-tickets-1092203563259?aff=oddtdtcreator \nThe programme is packed with interesting and relevant speakers\, with plenty of time to network.\nHighlights include keynote speaker Sue Lacey Bryant\, CILIP President\, and a knowledge café led\nby Mairéad McKeown and Amy Bond of Bord Bia.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/hslg-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Ashling Hotel Dublin\, 10 - 13 Parkgate St\, Stoneybatter\, Dublin 8\, D08 P38N\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Foundations of LIS profession,Information needs and user services,Information resources management
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250307T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20250207T095936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T095936Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Knowledge Through Open Access
DESCRIPTION:Join the LAI Open Scholarship Group as they explore how open access is transforming knowledge sharing and making it accessible to all. \nSpeaking at this event\, Ann Byrne\, Tom Grady & Aisling Coyne will highlight the benefits of open access and recent developments in the area\, how it can help libraries\, library users and the wider community. \nRegister for this free event here \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/unlocking-knowledge-through-open-access/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Information resources management,Research and innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250311T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250313T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20250204T200803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T203503Z
UID:4410-1741705200-1741888800@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Searching for Systematic Reviews: Advanced Design Methods
DESCRIPTION:The seminar will be delivered via Zoom from 3.00 – 6.00pm on March 11th & 13th. \nRun by Julie Glanville & Carol Lefebvre this 2 day ‘design’ course will provide opportunities to learn new techniques for search term identification and search structuring for a range of review types\, as well as an exploration of the benefits of text mining and AI tools for study identification. The importance of searching for retractions and errata will also be discussed. There will be time to discuss best approaches\, ask questions and to share insights. \nDay 1: Advanced design methods for PICO questions \nDay 2: Design methods for complex questions and searches \nTopics covered:\n·        Principles of search strategy design\n·        Converting PICO questions to a search strategy\n·        Using text mining to develop strategies\n·        Using AI tools to develop strategies\n·        Search strategies for complex topics\n·        Searching for hard to define topics\n·        Searching for reviews that are not structured as PICO\n·        Multi-stranded searches\n·        Citation analysis\n·        Combined search approaches\n·        Searching for retractions\, errata and comments \nAll videos and materials will be available to attendees for up to 30 days after the course. \nAn official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the training. \nFor more information: https://instats.org/seminar/searching-for-systematic-reviews-advanc4  \nIf you would like to attend this course and the course running on March 18-20th\, please use the link below to register for both simultaneously and benefit from a 10% discount. \nhttps://instats.org/structuredcourse/searching-for-systematic-reviews-where-2
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/searching-for-systematic-reviews-advanced-design-methods/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Information resources management,Literacies and learning,Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250312T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20241211T133358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T095522Z
UID:4204-1741788000-1741791600@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Opportunities and challenges for data extraction with a large language model
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Gerard Gartlehner\, Co-Director\, Cochrane Austria & Co-Convenor\, Cochrane Rapid Review Methods Group presents the 3rd session in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis series. This session will look at the current research landscape concerning data extraction using Large Language Models (LLM). The session will also cover current methodological issues in assessing LLMs for tasks involving data extraction. \nThis session is aimed at anyone conducting evidence synthesis. \nRegister for this event here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/opportunities-and-challenges-for-data-extraction-with-a-large-language-model/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Information resources management,Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250318T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20250204T203417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T203417Z
UID:4423-1742310000-1742493600@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Searching for Systematic Reviews: identifying\, selecting and searching databases and other resources
DESCRIPTION:The seminar will be delivered via Zoom from 3.00 – 6.00pm on March 18th and 20th. \nThis 2-day training event led by Julie Glanville and Carol Lefebvre will provide opportunities to review the value of a range of resources\, to understand how to best search key resources and to consider the value of other search approaches. The sessions will include hints and tips for successful searching. There will be time to discuss best approaches\, ask questions and to share insights. \nDay 1: Key databases to search when conducting systematic reviews of healthcare \nDay 2: Research discovery tools\, trials registers\, specialist databases and search guidance \nTopics covered will include: \n·        Choosing a range of resources to search\n·        Search hints and tips for MEDLINE\, the Cochrane Library\, Embase and CINAHL\n·        Searching clinical trial registers\n·        Searching for grey literature\n·        Searching for reviews and health technology assessments\n·        Translating strategies across databases and resources \nAll videos and materials will be available to attendees for up to 30 days after the course. \nAn official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the training. \nFor more information: https://instats.org/seminar/searching-for-systematic-reviews-select4 \nIf you would like to attend this course and the course running on March 11-13th\, please use the link below to register for both simultaneously and benefit from a 10% discount. \nhttps://instats.org/structuredcourse/searching-for-systematic-reviews-where-2
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/searching-for-systematic-reviews-identifying-selecting-and-searching-databases-and-other-resources/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information resources management,Literacies and learning,Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20240821T091705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T101103Z
UID:3851-1742342400-1742601599@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:RLUK25 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Champions of knowledge: Libraries as beacons of trust and integrity \nLibraries seek to build their practices on strong foundations of integrity\, critical thinking\, and ethical values. These foundations underpin a commitment to civic duty\, positioning libraries as highly trusted partners and authorities in their communities. \nIn an age of misinformation and disinformation\, maintaining information integrity is fundamental to a well-functioning society and democracy. The spread of false narratives\, fake news\, and censorship poses significant challenges that require a multifaceted approach to address. It is a complex challenge and one in which libraries play a crucial role. RLUK25 will explore the philosophical and pragmatic challenges for research libraries and their role in upholding the values of trust and integrity. \nRegister here.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/rluk25-conference/
LOCATION:Liverpool\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Foundations of LIS profession,Information resources management,Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20250116T112723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T112723Z
UID:4332-1742475600-1742479200@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Systematic Review Conversations – What Can We Learn\, Individually and Collectively\, From Our Systematic Review Searches?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alison Bethel this SR Conversation looks at the benefit of reflecting on search methods during and at the end of an evidence synthesis project. Alison will share her experience with completing search summary tables and search evaluations and provide examples of when they have been used in evidence synthesis projects. \nClick here to register for this event. \n 
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/systematic-review-conversations-what-can-we-learn-individually-and-collectively-from-our-systematic-review-searches/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information needs and user services,Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20240821T093717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T093717Z
UID:3857-1743379200-1743638399@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:UKSG Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The conference attracts delegates from across the global knowledge community\, including librarians\, publishers\, intermediaries\, technology vendors\, consultants and more. It provides a friendly and inclusive forum with a reputation for showcasing initiatives\, exploring trends and connecting people from across the sector.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/uksg-annual-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Brighton\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Information and communication technologies,Information needs and user services,Information resources management,Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20241217T154757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T154923Z
UID:4232-1744192800-1744196400@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:(How well) can large language models and AI-based automation tools assist in Risk of Bias Assessment?
DESCRIPTION:This 4th webinar in the series Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis will give insight into how AI can support the process of assessing the risk of bias of studies included in systematic reviews. \nPresented by Dr. Angelika Eisele-Metzger\, a researcher at the Institute for Evidence in Medicine and Cochrane Germany\, this session is aimed at people who have experience in systematic review production\, but is also open to anyone with a general interest in the topic. \nRegister here for this webinar.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/how-well-can-large-language-models-and-ai-based-automation-tools-assist-in-risk-of-bias-assessment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250507T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20241217T155749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T155749Z
UID:4241-1746633600-1746637200@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:How effectively do large language models and AI-based automation tools assist in writing and summarising evidence syntheses?
DESCRIPTION:In the 5th webinar in the series Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods in evidence synthesis series\, Dr. Riaz Qureshi\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus will give an overview of different ways that large language models can be used to help write systematic review protocols and manuscripts. \nThe session is aimed at anyone who is interested in conducting systematic reviews. \nRegister for this webinar here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/how-effectively-do-large-language-models-and-ai-based-automation-tools-assist-in-writing-and-summarising-evidence-syntheses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250520T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20250506T082345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T083013Z
UID:4650-1747765800-1747769400@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Writing Skills for LIS Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Writing Skills for LIS Professionals – blogs\, bursaries\, journals and more! \nThe LAI’s Career Development Group (CDG) & Academic & Special Libraries Section (AS&L) are jointly hosting this online event on the evening of May 20th  @ 6.30pm. \nJoin Marta Bustillo – Digital Learning Librarian (UCD)\, and Martin O’Connor – Communications Co-Ordinator (UCC Library)\, to discuss writing skills for library professionals. \nRegister for this free event here
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/writing-skills-for-lis-professionals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Information and communication technologies,Literacies and learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Career Development Group":MAILTO:laicareerdevelopment@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20240821T094725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T095656Z
UID:3863-1747785600-1747958399@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:Discover Academic Research Training and Support (DARTS) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The title of DARTS9 is Opening Doors: Empowering Librarians to conduct and support research. The overall theme focuses on developing librarians (and related roles) as researchers.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/discover-academic-research-training-and-support-darts-conference/
LOCATION:Swindon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Research and innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20250124T092816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T092816Z
UID:4368-1747785600-1747871999@hslg.ie
SUMMARY:CILIP Data Protection Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The CILIP Data Protection Conference is designed for anyone with a responsibility relating to the use of identifiable information and protection of personal data and will update delegates professional practice in GDPR\, data privacy\, compliance and regulation. \nThe lineup of presenters include Jess Pembroke\, Sara Stock\, Sue White and Jen Persson. \nThe programme will support essential professional skills and knowledge in data and information governance; legal compliance; AI; and information rights; childrens’ privacy and cyber security. \nThe programme will also explore the latest regulatory developments; best practice examples; policy creation and implementation; and more. \nEarly Bird rate valid until March 31st 2025. \nFor more information and to register for this event click here.
URL:https://hslg.ie/event/cilip-data-protection-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI),Data Protection,Foundations of LIS profession
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260404T102635
CREATED:20250116T155908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T161912Z
UID:4351-1747872000-1747958399@hslg.ie
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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