About Us
The mission of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving individuals' access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.
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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.
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.
Upcoming Classes
August 7, 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.
September 2, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Telehealth 101: What libraries need to know
This class introduces telehealth, why it’s important, and how it enables people to have greater access to quality healthcare. Explore how libraries around the country provide patrons in their communities with access to telehealth services.
September 9, 2025
OpenRefine for Health Sciences: Part 1
This course will introduce librarians and information professionals to practical data skills and provide examples and ways to incorporate OpenRefine into library work.
September 10, 2025
Disaster Planning. Realities of Response and Recovery (Panel Discussion)
This 90-minute panel discussion brings together librarians from a variety of settings—public and academic to share candid stories from the front lines of disaster response and recovery.