<![CDATA[FLORIDA HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (FHSLA) - Blog]]>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:09:48 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[January Executive Board Recap]]>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:48:39 GMThttp://fhsla.org/blog/january-executive-board-recapShare with us!
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Executive Board

Your Executive Board:
Vice President: Roxann Mouratidis
Treasurer: Dottie Kelly
Immediate Past President/Strategic Planning Chair: Jorge Perez
Webmaster: Melodie Gardner
CE Chairs: Layal Hneiny and Ardis Hanson
Honors and Awards: Carrie Driggers-Adams
Membership Chair: Janet Chan
Blog Editor: Courtney Pyche
Social Media Editor: Melissa Hood
 
Some of This month's discussion focused on the following tasks:
  • Let's Talk Shop
  • Webmaster
  • FHSLA Annual Meeting
  • Honors & Awards
  • Open Positions
  • Bylaws
  • Listserv
  • Membership Renewal

Let's Talk Shop

January 29, 2025 is the Membership Committee's next Let's Talk Shop advice session! This open advice session was first introduced at the mid-year meeting and gained popular support!
 
Join us for an engaging advice session where you can ask questions, connect with fellow members, and share experiences with other FHSLA members. 
 
The Padlet to post questions is accessible here.  Please see your email for Janet Chan's contact information if you encounter difficulties adding questions to the padlet.
 
The sessions are open to both members and non-members so feel free to share the registration link with your colleagues.  This meeting will be hosted on Zoom. Register here. 
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Webmaster

Pammy Herring has stepped down from webmaster. Pammy has been such an important part of the FHSLA executive board and her wealth of knowledge, especially related to the website and all it's parts has been so appreciated. We are going to miss her on the board but will see her around the organization. Melodie Gardner has agreed to step in her place. We welcome Melodie and appreciate her volunteering.

FHSLA 2025 Annual Meeting

Planning for the Annual Meeting is in full swing with many details already discussed and set in place. You should have received a Saved the Date for the meeting. I am hoping to see as many members at the meeting as possible! I think it is going to be a really exciting meeting with a lot to hear and see. 
 
This year's theme is: "Fostering Truth and Communication in Digital Health Communities" and will focus on how health information and knowledge is shaped by online communities. We'll look at misinformation, predatory publishing and how unreliable health advice has been on the rise. 
 
The meeting is going to be held at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa, FL on March 13-14, 2025. Registration will be coming and we are excited to see you all there!

Honors, Awards & Scholarships

Be on the lookout for information from the Honors and Awards Committee to nominate yourself or a colleague for the different awards and scholarships available to FHSLA Members. These will include: 
  • Honorary Member
  • Librarian of the Year
  • Librarian and Paraprofessional Scholarship
  • Student Scholarship

Open Positions

Also, be on the lookout for open positions with FHSLA. In the coming weeks, you should see communication for the following open positions from the Nominating Committee:
  • Secretary
  • Vice President
I encourage members, especially those who have never served on the FHSLA executive board, to consider one of these options. There is so much to learn and the experience of being a part of the Associations success and future is so rewarding. If anyone has any questions about the positions or would like to hear more about experience on the executive board, feel free to reach out to me and I'll be happy to share my own experience or connect you with other members of the board. If you are unable to serve on the executive board, committees are another great way to get involved and be a part of shaping the organization.

Bylaws

One thing I am extremely excited about is the updated FHSLA Bylaws! The Bylaws committee has worked extremely hard to comb the Bylaws for updates, additions and format changes to help make this a lasting document. We look forward to sharing this with membership later this year. 

Listserv

.The FHSLA listserv is being replaced by Gaggle.email! We found that we were experiencing some technical issues with our current email list, Google Groups. While Google Groups has been a great resource there were some registration issues with some members we couldn't fix easily. We are hoping by making an investment into Gaggle we will have a listserv that is more predictable, reliable and easier to use for both administrators and members. Additionally, it will serve as the membership directory as users must create a login to be able to access the directory details. Watch your email for registration information in the coming weeks. There will be a transition period where both email lists will be active so there's no need to worry about any missed emails! (You may receive this email twice if you are in the test group).

Membership Renewal

One last thing! Membership Renewal is in full swing. I encourage you to renew your membership to continue getting all the great benefits of our amazing organization. This is also a great way to let us know if you are interested in serving on a committee!
  • Networking Opportunities
  • CE's
  • Meetings
  • Advice Sessions
  • AHIP Point opportunities
We continue to try and find new ways to engage our membership and share opportunities for continuing education and networking. Our Membership Committee is one of our most popular committees and they are very involved with finding ways that membership can get the most out of their FHSLA Membership. They have done an amazing job with providing feedback to the association, planning events and helping with membership opportunities in different areas. 
]]><![CDATA[Upcoming FHSLA Networking Event: Let's Talk Shop!]]>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:53:04 GMThttp://fhsla.org/blog/upcoming-fhsla-networking-event-lets-talk-shop
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Join us for an engaging advice session where you can ask questions, connect with fellow members, and share experiences with other FHSLA members.  This open advice session was first introduced at the mid-year meeting.

​Participants will receive a link to a Padlet prior to the session to post questions. 

The sessions are open to both members and non-members so feel free to share the registration link with your colleagues.  The sessions will be hosted on Zoom. Please register. 

]]><![CDATA[Job Opportunity:  Education and Outreach Librarian at the University of Miami]]>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:10:35 GMThttp://fhsla.org/blog/ed-outreach-lib-umiamiThe University of Miami (UM) Libraries welcomes applications for the Education and Outreach Librarian position of the Department of Learning, Research, and Clinical Information Services (LRCIS) on UM’s Medical Campus. Under the direction of the Head for LRCIS, the Education and Outreach Librarian works as part of a team of librarians whose expertise and knowledge base support educational, clinical, research, and administrative activities at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSoM). Specifically, this includes teaching of classes, expert searching of the biomedical literature, reference services, unit liaisons, creation and maintenance of resource guides and other web content, and clinical, data, and research services in support of UMMSoM students, faculty, staff and residents, and primary teaching hospital personnel. Selected services in support of unaffiliated health care professionals, librarians, and the public are also provided. Apply at: https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMFaculty/job/Miami-FL/Education-and-Outreach-Librarian_R100082290  


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Educational and Outreach Support:
  • As an instruction librarian, curate resources to support teaching and learning, and develop and deliver engaging, outcomes-focused classroom and online instruction.
  • Design and provide contextualized information literacy instruction and assess student learning.
  • Produce research guides, tutorials, class materials, and other resources to promote and support student learning through the use of library materials and services.
  • Work collaboratively with library faculty and staff to support the development of inclusive and representative programming and services that are accessible and meet the needs of all Miller School of Medicine students.
  • Engage with students, faculty, staff, and community organizations on initiatives related to promoting a culture of belonging and inclusive excellence, and work collaboratively across campus to support student success and other initiatives.
  • Oversee library marketing, including social media, and work closely with other departments and student groups to develop effective campus-wide outreach activities and partnerships.
  • Provide reference and information services as well as research assistance to students, faculty, researchers, and staff at the Miller School of Medicine and the other communities that Calder Library serves.
  • Participate in the Calder Library’s Evidence Synthesis Review Service.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of the position classification.
Service:
  • Participate in local, regional, national, or international library or library-related organizations, conferences, etc.
  • Participate in Libraries and University committees, task forces, and teams, as appropriate.
Other responsibilities may include:
  • Assist and provide support for other library projects and initiatives, as requested.
  • In pursuit of the Libraries’ and University’s strategic objectives, models the University’s “DIRECCT” values (diversity, integrity, responsibility, excellence, compassion, creativity, and teamwork).


QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
  • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in a reference services department at an academic medical institution or 3 years combined experience in health sciences reference position at an academic medical institution and a hospital.
  • Demonstrated experience in the use of health sciences information resources, including specialized clinical and biomedical research tools.
  • Knowledge of trends in scholarship, teaching and learning, research services, and reference services.
  • Demonstrated teaching experience.
  • Commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, equity, and inclusion.
  • Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work productively with colleagues in a team-focused environment as well as independently.
  • Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to user-centered library service and the ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing and fast-paced environment with a culturally diverse population.
  • Evidence of continued professional development, involvement, and contribution.
 Desired:
  • Degree or certification in teaching and learning and/or other educational program.
  • Documented collaboration with clinical or basic science researchers and/or medical faculty.
  • Documented experience with evidence synthesis reviews.
  • Off-campus community outreach experience.
  • Working knowledge of Blackboard or other course management systems.
  • Technology troubleshooting skills.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish).
]]><![CDATA[October Executive Board Meeting Recap]]>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMThttp://fhsla.org/blog/october-executive-board-meeting-recapExecutive Board Meeting Recap
​Below you will find a recap of October's executive board meeting.

Spring Meeting Date Survey

Thank you for responding to our survey for spring meeting dates. We hope to have a date selected soon. 

New Board Members

​Thank you to Layal Hneiny for stepping in as CE co-chair! She has already made a huge impact and we look forward to all the great things she is going to do as part of the Executive Board!
 
We also welcomed Melissa Hood from USF to the team as our newest social media coordinator! We appreciate Melissa stepping up and volunteering for this position. Thank you Melissa!

Membership

The membership committee lead by Janet Chan is gearing up to start our membership drive for the new year soon. If you know a colleague or friend who isn’t yet a member, let them know that FHSLA is a great organization to be a part of!

Thank you for attending our fall meeting!

Thank you to all our members who attended and made our virtual fall meeting a success! 

Reminder - your executive committee members!

Just a reminder of your Executive Committee:
​
President: Angie Novak
Vice President: Roxann Mouratidis
Treasurer: Dottie Kelly
Immediate Past President/Strategic Planning Chair: Jorge Perez
Webmaster: Pammy Herring
CE Chair: Ardis Hanson
CE Co-Chair: Layal Hneiny
Honors and Awards: Carrie Driggers-Adams
Membership Chair: Janet Chan
Blog Editor: Courtney Pyche
Social Media Coordinator: Melissa Hood
]]><![CDATA[Opportunity Knocks: NNLM Professional Development Grants]]>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:14:43 GMThttp://fhsla.org/blog/opportunity-knocks-nnlm-professional-development-grantsThe Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 2 Professional Development Award Applications are now open!

This award seeks to strengthen the professional knowledge and experience of individual network members in data science or health information access/delivery, and to build professional capacity in support of the goals of the NNLM. Potential project ideas include: classes, conferences, or workshops for individual NNLM members. The award could also potentially fund activities, such as workshops, that aim to prepare professionals to better serve underserved communities. The activity must occur before April 30, 2025.

Apply by November 29: https://www.nnlm.gov/funding/rfa/region-2-professional-development-awards-y4 
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