Health Science Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Medical librarians are an integral part of the health care team. They have a direct impact on health care and the quality of patient care by helping physicians, allied health professionals, and other members in health care stay current in the latest developments in specialty care. They also work closely with patients and consumers who are seeking information on medical care. Medical librarians provide health information, such as new medical treatments, clinical and standard trials, procedures, tests and equipment, to physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals. They teach physicians, medical students, and other allied health professionals how to use medical-related software programs, online resources, search engines , and how to search the Internet for up-to-date evidence-based medicine and other medical information. They help patients find information, answer consumer health questions, and provide general information to the health care industry.

Salary:

$34,700-$59,300

Education:

Individuals interested in becoming a medical librarian must complete a 4-year baccalaureate program in any discipline they choose. The most common majors for health science librarians include biology, library sciences, management, or health information. Students are encouraged to include as many computer and technology courses in their undergraduate work as possible. Students are also required to have a master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school. Students interested in a career as a health science librarian should contact schools for information on admission and course of study.Education:

Reflection:

           No I don’t think I would like to be a  Health Science Librarian because it doesn’t seem my type of job. I don’t really find it interesting. But it was nice to find out what exactly a  Health Science Librarian is what they do.