Virtual Codeathon Opportunity. Apply today!

Investigating Accurate & Equitable Representation in PubMed Search Results The National Library of Medicine (NLM) wants to ensure that results retrieved using the PubMed search “Best Match” ranking algorithm provide access to citations of all relevant literature. To this end, we are hosting a virtual codeathon, Investigating Accurate and Equitable Representation in

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Job Posting: Medical Librarian – Howard University

For full position and to apply: https://howard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/HU/job/Louis-Stokes-Health-Sciences-Library/Librarian_JR101231-1 MEDICAL LIBRARIAN Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library – Howard University The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. BASIC FUNCTION: Under

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Research Participation Opportunity: Virtual Reference in Health Sciences Libraries in the Time of COVID-19

**apologies for cross posting. If you do not work in reference services, please consider passing on to the head of your reference services** Dear colleagues, We invite all medical and health sciences librarians to participate in a research study including a survey about virtual reference. We are investigating how virtual reference services

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In Memoriam: Christine Caufield-Noll

Christine Caufield-Noll passed away unexpectedly last Friday, January 14, after a fall at home in Glen Burnie, MD. Christine was an informationist at the NIH Library and previously at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Christine was a member of MLA and active in the MACMLA Chapter and DC Area Health Sciences Libraries

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Job Opportunity: Public Health and Social Sciences Librarian at Temple University Libraries (Philadelphia, PA)

Temple University Libraries invites applications for the position of Public Health and Social Sciences Librarian. This position is based at our amazing, recently opened Charles Library on Temple’s main campus in the heart of North Philadelphia (currently operating in a hybrid work environment) and is part of our social science subject librarians

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Part-Time Job Posting: Research and Education Intern

Research and Education Intern – Part Time Job Posting – Richmond, VA Ideal for a currently enrolled or recently graduated student of library science with an interest in health sciences librarianship. This position offers up to 25 hours per week and the opportunity to work with practicing health sciences librarians on a

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Job Posting: Data Services Librarian, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Job Summary The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks an innovative, forward-thinking Data Services Librarian to provide robust research data-related services for UMB faculty, staff, and students. This dynamic librarian advances the Library’s efforts in data sharing and in research data management, discovery, and

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Job Posting: Systems Librarian (Philadelphia or Atlanta)

The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine  (PCOM) – Career Opportunity JOB SUMMARY: The Systems Librarian facilitates collaborative initiatives to support the PCOM Library’s collection management and access across 3 campuses. They are responsible for implementing, optimally maintaining, and enhancing web-based technologies and systems to provide innovative electronic resources via a discovery service,

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MLIS students: Please consider applying for MLA’s Student Scholarships!

MLIS students: Please consider applying for MLA’s Student Scholarships! The Medical Library Association wants to support your excellence in scholarship and potential for accomplishment in health sciences librarianship through its student scholarships.  Each scholarship awards up to either $1,000 or $5,000 to a library science student entering a Master’s program at an

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