What is a Health Information Professional?
Using materials and tools that range from traditional print journals to electronic databases and the latest mobile devices, health sciences librarians use innovative strategies to access and deliver critical information for patient care, research, and publication.

About the Profession
Learn about the wide range of expert services health information professionals provide in their institutions.

Is this a Career For You?
Become an essential member of the health care team and impact health research, patient care, and publishing.
About MLA: Who We Are, What We Do
MLA supports medical and health sciences librarians and other information professionals with community engagement, funding, continuing education in health information management, research, and evidence-based practice, and more.

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Medical Librarian
Phoenix, Arizona
April 9, 2025
Essential Functions: Develop strong working relationship with faculty and staff in SMAME. Design a program of library instruction and research services that integrates into the developing curriculum of the College of Medicine Design and deliver in-person and online instruction sessions and workshops Provide research consultations and citation assistance Create and maintain point-of-need materials, training videos, and online research guides Consult with faculty for in-depth literature reviews, …
Assistant University Librarian, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences of the University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
March 24, 2025
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Institutional Advocacy: Serve as the chief advocate and spokesperson for Hardin Library within the University of Iowa and beyond. Develop and implement a bold strategic vision for Hardin library that aligns with institutional priorities and anticipates future trends in health sciences education, research, and clinical practice. Navigate complex university structures, policies, and funding mechanisms to secure resources and position the library …
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