Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Medical librarians, also called medical information specialists, help doctors, patients, and other medical personnel find health information and select materials best suited to their needs. These specialized librarians work in hospitals, medical schools, corporations, and university medical centers. There are approximately 142,200 librarians employed in the United States; a small percentage are medical librarians.
Minimum Education Level
Master's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Organized
Realistic
Career Ladder
Head Medical Librarian
Experienced Medical Librarian
Entry-Level Medical Librarian
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