Health Science Librarian

Health Science Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

            They archive medical data for practitioners to research and help future patients as well.

             Librarians select and acquire books, journals, and other library material.  They also establish electronic and digital database information systems.  They organize this information into collections and develop catalogs for access and provide reference assistance to patrons.  They coordinate and control budgets and supervise library technicians.

             Library technicians assist librarians in organizing collections, shelve books, manage circulation desks, answer patrons' questions, and perform administrative duties.

Average 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.

Training varies by employer. But many choose to go to school for the training such as a community college or technical school. One can earn an associate's degree in these schools for the field.

Health Science Librarians should have an undergraduate degree in one of the life sciences but must earn a master's degree in a library science and become accredited by the American Library Association.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I do not believe I would like to be an HSL because it is not the career in the medical field I would enjoy.