The 2015 annual report of the Health Sciences Libraries Group was submitted to the Library Association of Ireland in December 2015, and published in March 2016.
The report includes brief information about the activities of the HSLG Committee in 2015
In this issue (2(5)) of HEAR the authors provide useful information (i.e. links to reliable websites, blogs, organisations) for patients, families and carers affected by diabetes. We’ve also included links to recent, high evidence research e.g. current guidelines, systematic reviews and Irish research. Where possible, we provide links to freely available resources.
The purpose of HEAR newsletter is to provide specialised information to health professionals and patients about specific health topics. HEAR is now in its second year and is a result of collaboration between librarians from a variety of Irish health organisations.
Find this issue of HEAR on LENUS: The Irish Health Repository courtesy of the HSE Library, Dr. Steevens Hospital at http://www.lenus.ie/hse/handle/10147/620912
All previous issues of HEAR can also be found on LENUS at http://tinyurl.com/z7m8ovt
This is a new look HEAR Bulletin for August 2016. It should be of interest to you and your colleagues as it focuses on Online Medical Resources for all. HEAR stands for Health Evidence Awareness Report and is a collaboration between librarians from a variety of Irish health organisations. This HEAR bulletin is our 10th and we are now in our second year providing both specialised information to health professionals and quality resources to health consumers on specific health topics.
This issue focuses on quality online medical resources, including Irish and international websites, guidelines and standards, blogs and podcasts as well as search tips on how to find reliable health & medical information and how to evaluate what you do find. It’s a useful starting point for anyone new to researching in the health sciences or it can be used as a reference & refresher tool for the more experienced user. Included also are quality resources for patients and non-health professionals on a variety of health topics. Where possible, we include links to freely available resources.
Find this issue of HEAR on LENUS: The Irish Health Repository courtesy of the HSE Library, Dr. Steevens Hospital at http://www.lenus.ie/hse/handle/10147/619211 All previous issues of HEAR can also be found on LENUS at http://tinyurl.com/z7m8ovt
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The summer issue of HINT is now available. In this issue are reports from a range of conferences and seminars such as:
We also have a report on HSLG activities during the last year from the Chair, Michael Doheny, a poster on the HEAR Newsletter by Caroline Rowan, a book review on altmetrics by Michelle Dalton and a Day in the Life by Bennery Rickard.
So much to get through and you can get your hands on it here.
This issue of HEAR – Health Evidence Awareness Report is focused on Skin Cancer.
This newsletter contains information for patients, families and carers with links to support groups & organisations, nutrition, legal information, books, multimedia and patient education. Other sections include links to clinical articles, guidelines and UV information.
HEAR is now in its second year and is a result of collaboration between librarians from a variety of health organisations in Ireland.
This issue of HEAR – Health Evidence Awareness Report is focused on Palliative & End of Life Care.
This newsletter contains information for patients, families and carers with links to support groups & organisations, nutrition, legal information, books, multimedia and patient education. Other sections include links to clinical articles, guidelines and systematic reviews.
HEAR is now in its second year and is a result of collaboration between librarians from a variety of health organisations in Ireland.
Click on the following link to download this issue of HEAR:
We are delighted to share volume 13, issue 4 of HINT with you. In this issue Grace Hillis talks about multi-sensory storytelling, Joanne Callinan talks about her experience of the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care – Education Fellowship and Margaret Morgan features in our Day In The Life section. Meanwhile, Diarmuid Stokes tells us about an introduction to literature searching MOOC and Louise Farragher shares tips about useful research resources, while Caroline Rowan suggests something new for Christmas – bookcrossing!
Hello all,
Our latest issue of HINT is now available
In this issue, we have a report from Aoife Lawton on the EAHIL Workshops in Edinburgh and a report from Diarmuid Stokes on the CONUL conference which took place in Athlone. Louise Farragher of the Health Research Board recommends 5 websites, Caroline Rowan reports on an Online Privacy session which took place in the Royal Irish Academy and Diarmuid Stokes talks about software which can help you create your own digital content.
As always, we welcome your opinions and feedback so please get in touch with your suggestions and contributions.
Here is the latest issue of HEAR, which is on the topic of Prostate Cancer.
Included are useful links to books, guidelines and review articles. We also include patient information and education, useful websites, support groups and information for emotional/mental Health.
