Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)

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 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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NNLM Offices

Membership

NNLM member organizations provide health professionals and the general public with health information resources and services. If your organization is providing health information resources or services, please consider joining our Network!

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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Upcoming Classes

December 15, 2025 - April 15, 2027
Introduction to Statistics: Understanding the Methods Section (On-Demand)

Across 5 modules, you will be systematically introduced to the most common statistical techniques, along with articles that use those techniques so we can see the techniques in action in the wild. No previous experience with statistics or coding is required or expected.

September 23, 2026
Ready NOW: A Framework for Disaster Response in Libraries

The Ready NOW Field Guide is a free, research-based toolkit that helps library staff at every level move from good intentions to grounded action during a crisis through two core mindsets and three essential tasks focused on relationship-building, co-creation, and internal capacity.

September 24, 2026
Getting Started with the PHDL

Need access to trusted journals, e-books, and databases to support your work?

Join us to learn how to effectively use the Public Health Digital Library (PHDL) to search and access full-text journal articles and other helpful resources to support evidence-based public health practice.

September 24, 2026
What the Thermometer Misses: Heat Risk Perception and Trusted Intermediaries

This session examines why official heat-risk measurements and community perceptions do not always align. Using research from South Carolina residents, participants will explore how trusted intermediaries, including libraries and community organizations, can help reach populations missed by formal communication channels and assess local risk perception more effectively.