A number of people asked me to summarize the responses to my job advice post. Here are some of the suggestions sent in: -volunteer at a medical library -join MLA and local associations -network -get a mentor from MLA -take a medical terminology course -take any classes you can at library school including health sciences librarianship and internships -take classes through http://nnlm.gov/mar/online/ and any classes offered at a local medical library -Go online and play around with PubMed, MedlinePlus, and other health websites -start reading the professional literature (Journal of the Medical Library Association is available free in PubMed Central) -shadow a medical librarian -get as much library experience (any kind) as possible as skills are transferable -apply to jobs even if the ads say they want experience -being flexible about relocating will help -mail your resume to places you would like to work at even though they don't have an opening -link to an excellent article for those interested in medical librarianship http://www.liscareer.com/kane_medlibrarian.htm Thanks again to everyone who responded!! --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever.