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The National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) under NLM contract HHS-N-276-2011-00011-C sponsors in-person classroom sessions across the country each year. The NTC, located at the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT is responsible for the training of health information professionals, health professionals, and members of the general public on the searching capabilities of a variety of National Library of Medicine databases. The following list is the current schedule with sites, dates, and a link to register for each class.

Additional educational resources from the eight Regional Medical Library Programs and other institutions may be found within the MLA Educational Clearinghouse.

Bethesda, MD | Greater Midwest | MidContinental | Middle Atlantic | New England | Pacific Northwest | Pacific Southwest | South Central | Southeastern Atlantic |

Class Details

• Our mailing lists are strictly confidential. We do not sell or share our mailing lists.
• Class participants may access the electronic version of the workbook on their computer during class. Alternatively, you may print a copy and bring it to class. Participants may download and print out the workbooks from the NIH website. This policy does not apply to classes held at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, MD, as printed workbooks are provided.
• PubMed® for Trainers requires attendance at all sessions, both online and in-person
• PubMed® for Trainers classes do NOT use any workbooks.
• Classes are open only to residents of the United States.
• Classes will be cancelled if minimum registration is not met six weeks prior to the class dates. Minimum registration is 12-15 confirmed registrants.
• If the class you wish to register for is marked "Wait List," you may still register for that class with the understanding that you will be placed on a waiting list with no guarantee that you will actually be able to attend. The waiting list will be prepared on a "first come" basis.