Medical librarians play a crucial, often behind-the-scenes role in enhancing clinical care, supporting clinicians with timely, accurate information for patient treatment. Originally offering a "mobile library" service, their role has evolved with technology, enabling them to train clinicians in accessing digital information and integrate AI and ML tools for improved clinical decision-making. Despite challenges like budget cuts and interoperability issues, medical librarians remain essential in combating clinician burnout and improving patient outcomes by vetting and deploying clinical decision support (CDS) solutions. As healthcare evolves, supporting medical librarians is vital for maintaining high-quality patient care and enhancing the clinician experience.

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