Statement of Purpose

This special interest group: provides a forum for exchange of knowledge about molecular biology, genome projects, and clinical genetics information resources and the skills in using them; facilitates communication and collaboration in the development and delivery of information services related to these areas; promotes the exchange of ideas and experiences in marketing the services to current library clientele, lab-based groups, clincians, and a broad range of instructors and students of biology and medicine; collaborates with sections to develop relevant conference programming and promote the professional development of librarians in this area.

What's New?

New SIG Convener!  Kevin Messner (messnekr@muohio.edu) assumed SIG leadership in June 2007! If you would like to volunteer for any SIG activities or contribute ideas for SIG programming and projects, your efforts and suggestions are welcome! Information about upcoming SIG events is available on the meetings and projects pages. Information about past SIG programs and projects is accessible from the history web page.

To Join

Send your name and complete contact information to Kevin Messner, SIG convener, and your name will be added to the members web page. You can also subscribe to the SIG listserv at any time. Acknowledgement:  This web site is kindly hosted by Washington University, St. Louis, with special thanks to Bob Engeszer.