Health Information Personnel Practice Test

In which types of library settings can medical librarians work?

1. Public and religious libraries

2. Advertising agencies

3. Law offices

4. Engineering firms

5. Cosmetics companies

6. Film production houses

The correct answer is: Public and religious libraries

Medical librarians typically work in settings where there is a focus on healthcare and information related to medicine. Public and religious libraries often serve diverse communities, providing resources and information that include health-related topics. These libraries may host health programs, provide access to medical literature, and connect individuals with health information resources, including databases and reference materials pertinent to medical research and public health. Other options listed may not commonly house medical librarians. For example, advertising agencies and cosmetics companies focus more on marketing and consumer products rather than on medical information. Law offices might involve legal research but typically would not have a dedicated medical librarian unless they focus on healthcare law. Engineering firms and film production houses similarly do not align closely with medical library settings. Thus, the first choice is the most relevant to the role of medical librarians.