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We have two scholarships available, please send questions/applications to [email protected]! Applications will be accepted through February 7th. Librarian & Paraprofessional ScholarshipA maximum of $250.00 will be available to each member selected for assistance. Funding is designed to pay for registration and CE course. Members requesting the full amount must take a CE course. Members requesting assistance for CE courses must register and attend all sessions of the Annual Meeting, including the business meeting. For more information: Librarian & Paraprofessional Scholarship - FLORIDA HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (FHSLA) To apply, please use this Google Form: https://forms.gle/jqLdeVJ5PfGsq3qW6 Student ScholarshipUp to two (2) student scholarships will be awarded annually. A maximum amount of $250 per scholarship will be available. This money will be used first for registration and CE courses. Any remaining funds may be applied towards hotel, travel or meals not included in the conference. For more information: Student Scholarship - FLORIDA HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (FHSLA) To apply, please use this Google Form: https://forms.gle/TLkmbYQDjLRAuJ826 As a reminder, the annual meeting dates are March 13-14, 2025 in Tampa, FLCall for NominationsThe FHSLA Nominating Committee encourages you to nominate yourself or a colleague for an officer or committee chair position.
Open office positions:
If you are not quite ready for an officer position, there are opportunities to volunteer as a member, chair, or co-chair for the following committees:
This is a great way to network and collaborate with colleagues throughout the state. Additionally, you earn points which can be applied towards the Medical Library Association (MLA) Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) designation. To review the full description of each position's responsibilities, please view the FHSLA Bylaws at https://fhsla.org/committees--bylaws.html . We've highlighted the role of the treasurer below! Your skills and talents are what makes this a vibrant organization. It is only through members' willingness to step up and proactively participate that FHSLA will grow and provide meaningful connections with your Florida colleagues. To nominate yourself, a friend or colleague, please email [email protected] by Friday, February 14 by 5:00pm. Thank you in advance for considering becoming more involved! Nomination Committee
Share with us!Is there something you are hoping to see at the Annual Meeting? Tell us your small wishes or even your wildest dreams! Send your thoughts to [email protected]. Executive BoardYour 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 ShopJanuary 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.  WebmasterPammy 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 MeetingPlanning 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 & ScholarshipsBe 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:
Open PositionsAlso, 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:
BylawsOne 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 RenewalOne 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!
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. The 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:
QUALIFICATIONS Required:
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