In Memoriam: Anne Maria Frketich

Anne Maria Frketich, who worked at NLM as a reference librarian in our Public Services Division, and then moved on to the Armed Forces Medical Library in Falls Church, VA, passed away on 4 June after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. I have the following information from her husband, Mike, via

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MAC Diversity Survey coming this summer

The MAC Diversity Task Group has been hard at work creating a more in-depth survey to identify MAC members’ experiences with diversity and inclusion, as a follow-up to the survey implemented in 2015 to gather baseline data. The new survey will be shared with the MAC membership this summer. Stay tuned for

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Karen Crowell Retires

Karen Crowell, Clinical Librarian at the Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, retired at the end of January 2017. Crowell came to UNC to accept a fellowship in Health Informatics. Her interest in consumer health led to her work on an HSL guide to consumer health resources. She

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Christie Silbajoris Retires

Christie Call Silbajoris, AHIP, Consumer Health and Patient Education Librarian at the Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, retired at the end of December 2016 after a seventeen-year career at HSL. Silbajoris came to HSL in 1999 as a graduate student to help develop the Go Local initiative

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Job Announcement: Reference Services and Outreach Librarian, New York Academy of Medicine

Reference Services and Outreach Librarian New York Academy of Medicine http://nyam.org/about/careers/reference-services-and-outreach-librarian/ Summary and Description The Reference Services and Outreach Librarian will be responsible for providing reference services for the Library and coordinating the outreach efforts of the library, particularly its social media presence. Duties and Responsibilities *    Provides reference support to users

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Job Posting: Informationist/Librarian – Michigan

My library currently has an opening for a Medical Informationist – Librarian.  We are seeking a candidate who is interested in health sciences librarianship and can work continuously in Kalamazoo, Michigan while completing their MLIS degree.  Or, a recent graduate, informatic, vendor-librarian, or those wanting a new adventure are encouraged to apply.

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Job Posting: Library Fellow Position at RTP Library

Library Fellow   VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking a Library Fellow. The selected candidate will be a fully-integrated library team member and will be trained and involved in all library operations, including reference, cataloging, document delivery, instruction, and outreach/marketing.  The fellow will receive substantial training and gain valuable professional

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Medical Library Volunteer, Volunteer Internship Positions

Medical Library Volunteer, Volunteer Internship Positions   Rex Healthcare Medical library has openings for a library volunteer and/or volunteer internship positions.  This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who like to obtain experience in a special library setting.  The collection of this library is intended to serve the scientific, clinical and managerial information

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