Endorsed and supported by the HLA Executive, we encourage all Australian Health Libraries to complete this survey.
The survey on Australian health librarians and Web 2.0 is now open and can be accessed here.
A survey was undertaken recently in the US by the MLA Social Networking Software Task Force investigating use of collaborative/social networking tools and services. Results from the original survey of MLA members are reported at the Task Force on Social Networking Software blog.
Libraries Using Evidence and NSW Health, with the support of Health Libraries Australia, are extending this survey to the Australian context. Staff in health libraries across Australia (hospital, academic, special etc) are invited to participate. The Australian data will be used to generate a snapshot of the use of and attitudes towards collaborative/social networking tools and services. Results will provide librarians with evidence to assist in influencing policy and practice at their workplace. Results will be reported in the first instance on the Health LIS 2.0 and Libraries Using Evidence blogs.
We ask that you take a few minutes to complete this brief survey. If you are unsure about something, please email us with your question. The survey will close on 25 November 2007.
Please note: this survey is completely confidential. No identifying information will be released with results.
Your participation is appreciated. Remember - the survey can be accessed here.
Lisa Cotter, Suzanne Lewis and Gillian Wood
projectchili2007@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Cunningham Fellowship applications close 30 November 2008
Applications for MLA's Cunningham Memorial International Fellowship will be accepted up until 30 November 2008.
The award is given annually to citizens or permanent residents from countries outside the United States or Canada who have both an undergraduate degree and a master’s level library degree and are working or preparing to work in a health sciences library in their countries. The program provides a learning experience that may consist of a stay in the United States at one or more medical libraries. Based on a pilot program for the 2007 Cunningham Fellowship, the format and duration of the 2009 program could vary from two weeks up to a period of three months. The Cunningham Fellowship was established in 1967 and named in honor of Eileen Cunningham.
For more information, contact Lisa C. Fried, credentialing, professional recognition, and career coordinator at +1 312.419.9094 x28. Click here for links to a fact sheet and application.
To date, two Australians have been awarded the Fellowship - Francis Bludhorn in 1987 and Saroj Bathia in 2003. Reports of Saroj's experiences are available on the MLA website.
The award is given annually to citizens or permanent residents from countries outside the United States or Canada who have both an undergraduate degree and a master’s level library degree and are working or preparing to work in a health sciences library in their countries. The program provides a learning experience that may consist of a stay in the United States at one or more medical libraries. Based on a pilot program for the 2007 Cunningham Fellowship, the format and duration of the 2009 program could vary from two weeks up to a period of three months. The Cunningham Fellowship was established in 1967 and named in honor of Eileen Cunningham.
For more information, contact Lisa C. Fried, credentialing, professional recognition, and career coordinator at +1 312.419.9094 x28. Click here for links to a fact sheet and application.
To date, two Australians have been awarded the Fellowship - Francis Bludhorn in 1987 and Saroj Bathia in 2003. Reports of Saroj's experiences are available on the MLA website.
World Congress of Health Professionals Mar 26-29, Perth
Registration is open for the World Congress of Health Professionals to be held March 26-29 2008 in Perth.
"This world congress represents the first time that all health professions across all sectors, have been invited to meet. It is an opportunity to meet those in the forefront of developments in health, to hear experts share their vision of our future and to network with leaders in health from across the world."
The Congress has five themes:
Global Challenges and World Health
Innovations in Service Delivery
Workforce and Training Developments
Demands and Opportunities
The Impact of New Technology on Health Care
and is hosted by:
The Metropolitan Allied Health Council
The Allied Health Alliance of Western Australia
"This world congress represents the first time that all health professions across all sectors, have been invited to meet. It is an opportunity to meet those in the forefront of developments in health, to hear experts share their vision of our future and to network with leaders in health from across the world."
The Congress has five themes:
Global Challenges and World Health
Innovations in Service Delivery
Workforce and Training Developments
Demands and Opportunities
The Impact of New Technology on Health Care
and is hosted by:
The Metropolitan Allied Health Council
The Allied Health Alliance of Western Australia
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