Health Sciences Librarian
Medical science is moving ahead quickly and it is important for all health professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest information. Health sciences librarians assist health professionals in finding information they need. Health sciences librarians are skilled in computer communications and in the use of computer databases for finding medical and health information. They also teach people how to use computer databases and communication systems
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Health sciences librarians usually work in the health sciences libraries of hospitals or universities. Some are employed in medically related industries such as pharmaceutical firms.

HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION
General college preparation is recommended; Three courses in math including algebra I, algebra II and geometry, or a higher level math course for which algebra II is a prerequisite; Three science courses including one biological science, one physical science and one lab course; four English units and two social studies units, including one in U.S. History; and two years of foreign language.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Health sciences librarians must have a master's degree in Library Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association. (A bachelor's degree is required to enter a graduate program in library science; a degree in a life or physical science is helpful for a position as a science or health sciences librarian). Many schools of library science offer a specialization in the health sciences. Graduates may then apply for membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals.

AVERAGE STARTING SALARY
$25,000 - $37,000