The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) office for Region 6 is located at Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa. By collaborating, training, and funding over 1,100 health centers, health departments, community organizations, as well as medical, public, and school libraries in a seven state region, the office supports the mission of NNLM: to provide U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data.
Region 6 serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Looking for assistance? Browse our staff directory, find contact information, and discover ways to receive the latest Region 6 news.
Member organizations are eligible for benefits and services, including: NNLM funding, access to training, partnership opportunities, free educational and printed materials, NLM Traveling Exhibitions, and institutional recognition as a Network Member.
Browse open funding opportunities that are available to members in Region 6.
Browse NNLM's upcoming training opportunities, course catalog, and recordings of past webinars.
In the News
Announcing NCBI’s First Ever BioEd Summit: An in-person training opportunity for science educators
Calling all high school, community college, and undergraduate science educators! NCBI is excited to host the first BioEd Summit on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD, from August 5-9, 2024.
Join us for a week-long, in-person event where you will collaborate with other educators. Learn More.
Applications must be submitted by midnight May 5, 2024, ET. Scholarships Available!
Region 6 Highlight
NNLM Day at MLA 2024 & Region 6 Open House
Registration is now open for the NNLM National Update at MLA 2024. Join NNLM Project Director, Martha Meacham, to hear about the work and accomplishments of NNLM over the past year. Find out what is in store for the future of NNLM, and get your questions answered.
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 12:00-1:30 PT, 1:00-2:30 MT, 2:00-3:30 CT, 3:00-4:30 ET
The online event is open for all, not just MLA members.
Following the NNLM National update, Region 6 will host a Virtual Open House. Drop in, say hello, ask Region 6 staff questions about products or services. No registration required, just login to Zoom on the day and time.
Funding
Learn about current funding opportunities and sponsorships offered in Region 6.
Training
See a list of classes, webinars, and events-many of which offer free CE!
Partnerships
Learn about ways to partner with Region 6 including our State Advisory Groups (SAG) and Partner Outreach Program (POP).
Resources
Resources created specifically for Region 6 and beyond to share with your patrons and communities!