In this issue you will find:

  • AI education at North Shore Local Health District Libraries
  • A fascinating insight into the history and applicability of the ELIZA effect
  • Canberra Health Services Library’s Approach to Responsible AI Use in Evidence Synthesis
  • A practical AI framework for health librarians
  • A clinical psychologist’s journey completing a systematic review, with a little help from an AI research assistant
  • Don Keast’s recollection of 50 things he did promoting a small library
  • A new librarian’s beautiful reflection on the first year 

The cover image is of the Biblioteca Civica. Founded in 1688, it principally houses medical and science texts bequeathed by physican Romolo Spezioli. Its structure is completely covered with wood and it is divided into two floors with a walkway. The walnut wood shelving, the carved fir ceiling and the ancient armchairs give the room a great fascination. The collection includes about 3000 manuscripts, 127 codices, 300.000 books including 681 incunabula, more than 15.000 16th century editions, 23.000 miscellaneous editions, numerous examples of 17th and 18th century editions and musical printings. Moreover, more than 800 historic periodicals, 5.000 drawings and 6.500 engravings, coins, seals and relics of various kinds are available.

Published: 2026-09-06