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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the educational and professional backgrounds of health sciences librarians currently working in the U.S. and Canada. A survey consisting of 15 questions was created using the software program Qualtrics. 389 total surveys were received. Respondents reported having a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Only about 22% of respondents reported having health sciences work experience prior to entering the field. Recruitment into the field of health sciences librarianship should take a broad approach, and professional development efforts should appeal to a wide array of experience levels.
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Jessica A. Koos
Jessica A. Koos, MLS, MSEd, AHIP ([email protected]) is Senior Assistant Librarian/Health Sciences Librarian, Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Library, Health Sciences Tower, Level 3, Room 136, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8034.
Laurel Scheinfeld
Laurel Scheinfeld, MSLIS ([email protected]) is Senior Assistant Librarian/Health Sciences Librarian, Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Library, Health Sciences Tower, Level 3, Room 136, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8034.