Health Sciences Interest Group

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Provides an opportunity for academic librarians with health sciences responsibilities to have a place in ACRL to network, share information, ask questions, and work on special projects relevant to the academic health sciences. The group also works to promote interest in the health sciences to potential and current academic librarians; also works to improve information literacy specifically in the area of the health sciences.

Roster

Jules Bailey
(Convener, June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Anna Marie Biszaha
(Past Convener, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

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Resources

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Health Sciences IG Discussion List
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Composition

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Interest Group membership is comprised of members in the ¾«¶«´«Ã½Connect space. Join the space above to join the group.

Origin

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The Health Sciences Interest Group was established at the 2009 Spring Executive Committee Meeting. The next renewal date for this interest group is the 2024 ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual Conference.

Staff Liaison

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Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
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E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org

Get Involved

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Join the Interest Group, see above under "resources."