Health Science Librarian

Duties and responsibilities:

Health science librarians help health providers, patients, and students sort through the vast amount of information available. Health science librarians work in a variety of places such as the library of a health organization, a pharmaceutical company, health information centers, and medical schools.

Salary:

The average salary of all US full-time health sciences librarians was $66,622 per year. The top salaries reported to us in 2012 were in director positions, ranging from a low average of $52,293 to a high average of $116,200 per year.
Education:

Individuals interested in becoming a medical librarian must complete a 4-year baccalaureate program in any discipline they choose. The most common majors for health science librarians include biology, library sciences, management, or health information.

Demand or need for this profession:

Employment of librarians is projected to grow 2 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations. Librarians are needed to assist library patrons in locating information and resources, but growth will be limited by budget constraints in local government and educational services.