Current Role at UMB

Mary Ann Williams is the Research and Education Librarian for the School of Dentistry. She teaches students, faculty, and staff how to find the most useful and reliable information for course assignments, research, and patient care. Mary Ann has many years of experience in literature searching and also collaborates on systematic & scoping reviews. Mary Ann has a special interest in health literacy & its relationship to better patient care. She teaches health literacy related library workshops which are open to all members of the UMB community and also upon request.

Education

The Catholic University of America               M.S.L.S

Caldwell College                                            B.A.            

Expertise

Expert literature searches, including  systematic reviews & scoping reviews

Evidence-based practice

Health Literacy & Clear Health Communication

Cultural Health Information Resources

Professional Affiliations / Activities

Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MAC)

Inerprofessional Education Day Committee

MPower Faculty Health Literacy Team

Health Ministry Team, St. Margaret Parish, Bel Air, Maryland