Veterinary Session at 11th EAHIL Conference, Helsinki 26. 06. 08, 14:00 – 15:30

The session consisted of four presentations as follows.

Luisa Fruttini, Raoul Ciappelloni, Biblioteca Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Umbria e dellle Marche, Italy:

Scientific libraries and publishing communities dealing with new consumer’s informational needs in nutrition and food safety

Abstract

Kirsti Strengehagen, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, Oslo, Norway

Research documentation in Norway – counting the results

Abstract

Bea Winkler, Éva Orbán, Veterinary Science Library, Szent István University, Budapest, Hungary:

Net the net generation

Abstract

Christine Brouwir, Sandrine Vandenput, Michael Maas, Nancy Durieux, Nicolas Farion, Francoise Pasleau, Life Sciences Library, University of Liége, Liége, Belgium:

Placing the academic library at the centre of veterinary PhD students’ training

[This presentation received the award for the best presentation given by a firsttimer at an EAHIL-conference, in this case Christine Brouwir. It was given to the presenter at the general assembly on Saturday, June 28th]

Abstract

All presentations were meaningful, concise and well received.

Friedhelm Rump

EVLG-Meeting Helsinki

Frame: SIG-Meeting

Venue: Finlandia Hall

Date: 25. 06. 08

Time : 10:00 -12:00

Attendees: Trenton Boyd, Fiona Brown, Michael Eklund, Roos Goverde, Raisa Iivonen, Teodora Oker-Blom, Doris Reinitzer, Friedhelm Rump, Kirsti Strengehagen, Sinikka Suckcharoen, Robert Taylor, Marie Teissier

1. The meeting opened with everyone introducing themselves.

2. The History of the EVLG was outlined by Trenton Boyd and others. Half of the attendees were founding members. Perspectives were being discussed as to how the group could be made more attractive to others.

3. Where are we going from here? Should we hold SIG parallel-sessions in the future? This was agreed upon, but with a more professional reference. Also the publication of an online newsletter was being discussed. This was rejected in favor of this blog and further contributions to the EAHIL-Newsletter. Our group is the forum and provides contacts not to be underestimated. Trenton Boyd and Vicki Croft have started an international dirctory of veterinary libraries, also Alexandre Kossovoi with some input by Friedhelm Rump has set up a mashup using Google Maps with veterinary library data for Europe. Robert Taylor encourages a veterinary focus group to collaborate with CABI. This is generally welcomed.

4. Future Conferences; it was discussed whether or not to have the AHIS-UK-Meeting in Dublin a day before the EAHIL-workshop there? that was agreed upon. Negotiations with EAHIL should be made.

5. Roos Goverde gave a presentation entitled ” From a traditional library to an interactive learning environment”.

6. Friedhelm Rump gave a short overview of new tools and searching tips.

Friedhelm Rump