, a quarterly blog post that will highlight chapter initiatives, committee activities and the achievements of our members.
Business Meeting Recap
On October 15, 2024, the annual business meeting was held via Zoom, showcasing the unwavering commitment of the chapter board members to foster a financially sound organization that supports its members' professional endeavors and actively preserves its rich history.
A highlight of the meeting was the introduction of Travis Nace as the new chair of the Archives Committee, reflecting the committee’s dedication to preserving the organization's history, as well as the chapter’s active exploration of investment opportunities to enhance its financial stability.
New ways for members to engage with the organization were discussed and opportunities to join specific task forces focused on committees, knowledge management, and policies and procedures were shared.
For those who missed it, a recording of the meeting and committee-specific annual reports are available here.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement!
Annual Meeting Highlights
On October 16, 2024, over 100-chapter members in-person at Rockefeller University and online gathered in New York City for the 2024 Annual Meeting, themed "Delivering Information that Makes an Impact." This year's focus emphasized the critical role of health sciences librarians in strategically aligning with their organizations’ goals to foster collaboration and showcase library strengths.
The event commenced with a warm welcome from our chair, Jaclyn Morales and Rockefeller University's, University Librarian, Matthew Covey. This was followed by an engaging keynote address from Stephanie Fendrick, Executive Vice President, and Chief Strategy Officer at Virtua Health, where attendees actively participated in building a strategic plan alongside their peers.
Stephanie Fendrick
Members then showcased their work during lightning talks, highlighting various librarian-led research and programming initiatives. New to this year’s meeting, was poster presentations with nine submissions, further showcasing the remarkable activities of our chapter members. The posters and lightning talks can be accessed here.
The afternoon session included a thought-provoking case study with Miriam Hoffman, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, and Chris Duffy, Associate Dean, VP Medical Library Services at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Moderated by the Program Chair Allison Piazza, they discussed the vital role of librarians embedded in undergraduate medical education curriculum and the importance of library champions in fostering these key collaborations.
Chris Duffy & Miriam Hoffman
The meeting concluded with the Liberty Chapter's award ceremony, followed by a post-reception sponsored by VisualDx in the Rockefeller University Library.
To relive the event, check out the pictures here. Thank you to everyone who made this year’s meeting a success!
Announcements
2024 Awards and Grants
Congratulations to the 2024 Chapter Award and Grant Recipients:
Chair’s Award
Travis Nace
Stacy Posillico
Outstanding Contribution by a Member
Patricia Regenberg
Lara Lasner-Frater
Outstanding Contribution by a New Member
Elizabeth Blake
Linda Katz Award for first time AHIP application
Laurel Scheinfeld
Liberty Chapter Research Grant
Daniel Verbit
Oliver Chang
Lifetime Achievement Award
Barbara Reich
Welcome to the Board
The Chapter would like to Welcome the following new members to the Liberty Chapter Board:
- Allison Piazza – Chair-Elect
- Jess Saunders – Secretary
- Ben Hoover – Treasurer- elect
- Elizabeth Blake – Member at Large
- Gary Childs and Katelyn Angell – Nominating Committee
The Chapter would like to thank the following members for their service to the Liberty Chapter:
- Daniella Aloia - Immediate Past Treasurer
- Michelle Bass – Secretary
- Laurel Scheinfeld – Member- At- Large
- Marlowe Bogino – Nominating Committee
- Catlin Plovnick – Nominating Committee
