Health Information and Libraries Journal

It’s been an absolute pleasure working with the both of them, and I want to publicly thank them for their contribution in supporting others to grow the health information and libraries evidence base. 👏

At the end of August, Donna Irving stepped down as @hiljnl.bsky.social Regular Feature Editor for Learning & Teaching in Action &, today, Anthea Sutton steps down as @hiljnl.bsky.social Review Editor. Both Donna & Anthea are long-standing members of the editorial team, 7- & 16-years respectively.

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When demand for systematic review support became unsustainable, librarians built a learning tool. Discover the roadmap in this free @hiljnl.bsky.social article 👉onlinelibrary.wiley.... @cilip.bsky.social, ‪@wiley.com‬

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As evidence synthesis skills gain prominence, are Clinical Librarian roles evolving to match? This @hiljnl.bsky.social survey reveals alignment & gap in task perceptions. Part of our FREE Summary & Synthesis spotlight 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.... @cilip.bsky.social, ‪@wiley.com‬

Outreach marketing may be a successful strategy for NHS libraries

📢 This month in @hiljnl.bsky.social we're spotlighting Marketing & Promotion in Health Libraries! This study explores how NHS libraries market their services—what works, what doesn't & why outreach is proving most effective. Read for free:
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Cracking inductions in health libraries

As part of @hiljnl.bsky.social’s Marketing & Promotion spotlight, explore different approaches to delivering effective health library inductions—what works, what doesn’t, and what’s still evolving. Read for free:
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Can one-page research summaries support mental health clinicians in busy practice? This new @hiljnl.bsky.social study explores the answer. A must-read in our Summary & Synthesis in Health Information spotlight. Free to access 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.... @cilip.bsky.social, ‪@wiley.com‬

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As a proud health librarian, I will continue to advocate for the journal & the co-owners, @ciliphlg.bsky.social. Thank you to Lynsey Hawker, Lesley Allen & all past HLG Co-Chairs for the opportunities you’ve given me as Editor-in-Chief of our professional journal 🙏

... & to contribute to the development & evolution of the journal. Under my stewardship the journal has, I have been told on numerous occasions (you know who you are, thank you), become a space known for being a supportive & welcoming place for novice & early career writers...

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Big news! In February I tended my resignation as @hiljnl.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief & last Thursday I received my termination letter from co-owners of the journal, Wiley. It’s been an absolute pleasure & a privilege to lead such an incredible group of volunteer editors...

Text taken from the Health Information and Libraries Journal author guidelines (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/14711842/homepage/forauthors.html) which reads: "Special Issues We are not accepting proposals for special issues of the Health Information and Libraries Journal at this time. If this situation changes a call will be made via the @HILJnl X account at: https://X.com/hiljnl." This also extends to calls being made on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/hiljnl.bsky.social

The @hiljnl.bsky.social is not accepting proposals for special issues of the journal at this time. If this situation changes a call will be made via this account & on X at x.com/HILJnl

The deadline for @hiljnl.bsky.social Assistant Editor applications has been extended to 18 April 2025. Please send a covering letter outlining your knowledge, experience & suitability for the role, along with your up-to-date CV to cairoteam@wiley.com @ciliphlg.bsky.social

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Text reads: Retracted publications in autism research are mostly concerned with ethical misconduct. Health Information and Libraries Jouranl. Free to read for a limited time: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/hir.12482

📰 One of @hiljnl.bsky.social's most talked-about studies! What can we learn from retracted publications in autism? Read for free until May 15: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @ciliphlg.bsky.social

Text reads: How research into healthcare staff use and non-use of e-books led to planning a joint appraoch to e-book policy and practice across UK and Ireland healthcare libraries: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/hir.12469

📚 A top talked-about study in @hiljnl.bsky.social! How do healthcare staff use (or avoid) e-books? New research reveals behaviours, needs & shared challenges—informing future policy & practice. Read for free now: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... @ciliphlg.bsky.social

Text reads: ChatGPT in medical libraries, possibilities and future directions: an integrative review. Health Information and Libraries Journal. Free to read for a limited time: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/hir.12518

🚀 Read one of @hiljnl.bsky.social's most talked-about articles! How can ChatGPT transform medical libraries? This review explores its potential for improving info retrieval & user experience in healthcare. Read for free until May 15: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @ciliphlg.bsky.social

Details of the @hiljnl.bsky.social Assistant Editor post are now also available via the @cilip.bsky.social Information Professional Jobs page: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/assista...

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@hiljnl.bsky.social is inviting applications for the role of Assistant Editor (AE). Working with @mariajgrant.bsky.social, Editor-in-Chief, the AE will oversee the effective peer review of manuscripts inc initial screening of submissions & making recommendations based on peer reviews.

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AI has an increasing presence in our daily practice. Did you know that @hiljnl.bsky.social & Wiley has policies aligned with COPE on using AI when writing or peer reviewing manuscripts? Find out more at:

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Image reads: Wiley | HLG/Health Libraries Group. Read the latest issue! Featuring Ruth Carlyle, Head of KNowledge and Library Services, NHS England.

📢 The latest issue of @hiljnl.bsky.social is out now! Featuring an editorial by Ruth Carlyle, Head of Knowledge & Library Services, NHS England. Don’t miss this free-to-read piece, available until 30th February! 📖✨ Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14711842... #Governance #HealthPolicy