Curious about the leaders of GHSLA? Look no further! For the next few weeks, we’ll be profiling each of our GHSLA Executive Committee members so you can learn more about the people behind the organization and their roles and responsibilities.
First up we have Erin Reardon, the current President of GHSLA, here to tell us a little more about herself.
Name:
Erin Reardon, MFA, MLIS, AHIP
How long have you been a librarian?
Eight years!
What is your current position?
I’m a Public Health Informationist at Emory University, where I work with the students, faculty, and staff at the Rollins School of Public Health to provide information and research services. I’m also a member of our library’s systematic review team, which gives me the opportunity to work with evidence synthesis research teams from across the health sciences programs.
What is your role at GHSLA, and what does that entail?
I am President of GHSLA for 2026. In this role, I lead monthly (ish!) meetings with the Executive Committee, where we discuss our goals and plans for the organization for the year. I’m also responsible for organizing meetings for our members, whether that’s an annual meeting and conference or a networking lunch for folks in GHSLA to chat about what’s going on in their libraries.
What do you think is the best part of GHSLA?
Local organizations like GHSLA offer a great opportunity for librarians, especially early-career librarians, to connect with others in their field. There are lots of librarians in positions that can feel isolated from colleagues, such as solo hospital librarians, or being the only health sciences librarian at your academic library. GHSLA is a great way to find colleagues (and frolleagues!), to learn about what others are doing in their libraries, and to exchange ideas and information. If you feel intimidated by larger organizations like MLA or Southern Chapter, GHSLA is a great, low-barrier way to build your network.
What TV show are you binge-watching right now?
I’m making my way through a rewatch of The West Wing, a perennial favorite, but next I’m going to catch up on The Pitt!