Laura Lipke is an experienced health sciences librarian with a strong foundation in occupational therapy and evidence synthesis. With over twenty years in clinical and academic settings, she specializes in delivering evidence-based resources and research support for health science education. Laura actively collaborates with faculty and students on systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects, while providing instruction in evidence-based practice, research methodology, and health information literacy. 

Currently serving as Health Sciences Collection Development and Nursing & Public Health Liaison Librarian at Binghamton University, Laura curates collections and offers targeted research services and instruction for nursing and other health sciences programs. Previously, she was a Medical Liaison Librarian at A.T. Still Memorial Library, supporting osteopathic and biomedical research with a focus on evidence-based medicine and information literacy. 

Laura holds an MLIS from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and a Master of Occupational Therapy from Towson University, with a specialization in Gerontology. Her scholarly work includes publications, peer reviews, and national and international presentations on evidence synthesis and health information services. An active member and leader within the Medical Library Association, Laura continues to advance health sciences librarianship through both research and practice.