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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MLA ’25 Scavenger Hunt Success: A Virtual Adventure to Remember!
Submitted by: Adorée Makusztak The MLA ’25 Conference Colleague Connection Scavenger Hunt was a hit! Mentor/mentee teams took on creative challenges, from snapping selfies with…
Hospital Library Caucus Leadership Update and MLA ’25 Recap
Submitted by: Carlos Fernandez In May 1, 2025, CeCe Railey officially transferred the leadership responsibilities to the new Hospital Library Caucus Chair, Tracy Soto. They…
Why I Love Being a Hospital Librarian
Submitted by: Michele Matucheski Michele Matucheski, MLS, AHIP, of Ascension Health Care – Wisconsin, was asked to be part of a panel discussion hosted by…