Health Sciences Librarian

Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health science librarians’ along with library technicians collect and organize medical information as well as help practitioners find the information they need for patient care, education, research, and administration.

Librarians select and acquire books, journals, and other library materials. They also establish electronic and digital database information systems.

Library technicians on the other hand, assist librarians in organizing collections, shelve books, manage circulation desks, answer patrons’ questions, and perform administrative duties.

Salary:

 $20,000 - $30,000 (Library Technicians)  
 $35,000 - $55,000 (Librarians) 

Educational Requirements:

 Students should take challenging high school courses in information management, Science, Math, and English.

Students must complete library technician programs at a community college or technical school.

Health Science Librarians should earn an undergraduate degree in one of the life’s sciences and must earn a master’s degree in library science from a program that is accredited by American Library Association. Some offer specialized course’s in health science Librarianship.

Reflection:

This career seems very interesting to me because I personally love science and like to read so maybe this topic of career can be a suggestion to me.