Take (or Schedule) a Class

• The GMR Staff offers classes for library groups

  • Learn about the NIH and NLM Databases including PubMed, MedlinePlus and TOXNET
  • Become more familiar with DOCLINE
  • Complete the Consumer Health Workshop Series
  • Explore the special topics of Evaluation, Grant Writing, and Patient Safety

• Additional MLA, NLM and NCBI courses

  • The National Training Center and Clearinghouse (NTCC) offers scheduled classes in:
    PubMed®, NLM Gateway, ClinicalTrials.gov, LinkOut, TOXNET®, Molecular Biology Resources, and UMLS®
    their Class Schedule is also listed by region
  • The Medical Library Association lists classes in their MLA Continuing Education Clearinghouse
  • Search the NTCC Educational Clearinghouse Database for a rich variety of educational resources, including classes taught by the GMR - and in other regions
  • The NN/LM Educational Resources breaks out the Clearinghouse classes and resources
  • For classes and mini-courses on the genetics databases and resources, visit
    NCBI Resource Guide - Courses or NCBI Education
  • Select the MLA three day Introduction to Molecular Biology Information Resources
    or the five day NCBI Advanced Workshop for Bioinformatics Information Specialists course

Find Resources

• Visit the GMR Member Lending Library

• Use GMR, NN/LM and NLM online resources

  • Find educational resources
  • Download brochures and other handouts
  • Review information about PubMed and other NLM databases
  • Take a tutorial
  • Order promotional materials
  • Use NN/LM Educational Resources
  • Visit the NLM Distance Education Program Resources

Check the Calendar

• Visit the GMR Calendar
• National Training Center and Clearinghouse (NTCC) Class Schedule

Plan or Attend an Exhibit

• Visit the GMR Calendar
• Apply for an Exhibit Award or learn about exhibit award recipients

Teaching for CME/CE/CNE Credit

• Work with the Outreach and Exhibits Coordinator to provide CME for Health Professionals by teaching courses in PubMed, MedlinePlus-ClinicalTrials.gov-NLM Gateway, and/or PHPartners.org.
• Additionally, you may provide Continuing Nursing Education by teaching courses in PubMed, MedlinePlus-ClinicalTrials.gov-NLM Gateway, and/or Internet Basics for Nurses.