About Us

The mission of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health. The Program is coordinated by the National Library of Medicine and carried out through a nationwide network of health science libraries and information centers.
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Project Funding

NNLM offers funding for projects that improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, and promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities.
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NNLM Initiatives

Training Opportunities

NNLM offers a variety of online, on-demand and in-person training opportunities to support professional development and continuing education for librarians, educators, and health professionals.
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Upcoming Classes

August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
NNLM Book Discussion, August 1 - October 31, 2025, Transcendent Kingdom

You are invited to join us for the NNLM Book Discussion. From August 1 through October 31, we will read Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi.

August 5, 2025
Region 7 Presents: Cultivating a Grief Sensitive Community through Library and Community-Based Partnerships

In this one-hour panel presentation, participants will learn about the work of two organizations in support of mental health and suicide prevention in libraries.

August 5, 2025
The Research Data Services Landscape: How Do You Start and Where Does Your Library Fit In?

Are you curious about what this whole data thing entails? Are you interested in starting new research data services at your institution? Have you considered a career in data services? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, this webinar is for you. We'll discuss how to start and where your library fits in.

August 8, 2025
Region 7: Hospital Libraries Advisory Group Annual Meeting

This meeting is designed for hospital librarians that work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. We will recap our activities over the last year and we will announce our training ideas for the upcoming months.

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