Vol. 2 No. 10 (2022)
Viewpoint

The Vital Role of Medical Librarians in a Time of Information Overload

Published October 19, 2022

Key Messages

  • This October is Canadian Library Month, which underscores the value of libraries and medical librarians as trusted sources in a world of information overload.
  • The changing information landscape has served to transform the role of medical libraries and librarians and to highlight their crucial role in supporting rigorous scientific research.
  • Medical librarians who specialize in the field of health technology assessment have taken on the role of monitoring the evolving landscape of information sources and technological advancements.
  • Building communities of practice among health technology assessment librarians offers opportunities to strengthen skill sets, discuss methodological standards in information retrieval, and nurture broad participation in these conversations.