With the advent of the digital age we have seen a major shift in how chemistry scholars process, store, and retrieve information. Scholars often call upon academic librarians to assist them in navigating this ever-increasing availability of information.  Since much of this information is highly specialized and subject-specific, there exists a growing need for librarians with chemistry skills, training, and expertise. However, a career in librarianship is often overlooked or not considered by chemistry students or those looking to transition from a professional research or teaching position.  Students and professionals have often acquired expertise in areas that transfer well to a career in librarianship, including skills in information and reference retrieval, data management, data analysis, citation management, and instruction. As a former graduate research chemist turned librarian, I can attest to the skills overlap between the two roles. In this talk, I will describe my career journey from Ph.D. chemistry student to academic librarian, my considerations for making such a move, and how the responsibilities of my current position compare with those of different chemical professions. Strategies for those considering a career in chemical librarianship will also be discussed.<br/>

Lab to library: A career in chemistry librarianship

2019 Spring National Meeting

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