Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)

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

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.

July 24, 2026 - September 29, 2026
Region 7 Presents: Training the Eye, Strengthening Care: Visual Arts Immersion and Museum Partnerships for Health System Nurses

Hear how a health sciences library partnered with an art gallery to offer a professional development opportunity for nurses.

July 28, 2026
The Research Data Services Landscape: How Do You Start And Where Does Your Library Fit In?

This course is designed as an entry point for people unfamiliar with the field of research data services in libraries. The goal is to introduce what data services librarians work on and to present information on how learners can grow in this area. This includes mentioning other trainings offered by NNLM that would further their studies in data services. Learners will be able to describe the type of work done in data services and the subtopics found in data services.

July 29, 2026
Connecting Older Adults to Health Information

This 90-minute webinar covers websites and data sources to help you respond to requests for health information from and about older adults at your library, as well as covering programming ideas.