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
November 12, 2025
The Science of Low Human Milk Supply -Going beyond Supply and Demand
Human milk supply challenges can significantly impact infant feeding outcomes and maternal well-being. This webinar is designed for librarians and healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the factors influencing lactation.
November 12, 2025
How PubMed Works: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
The How PubMed Works: MeSH session addresses increasing health information access and use by highlighting information about the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed bibliographic database.
November 12, 2025
R4 Connections: Disabled in the Wild: A Beginner's Guide to Chronic Illness & Disabilities in the Outdoors
This one-hour session will share practical ways individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities can enjoy the outdoors.
November 14, 2025
From Problem to Prevention: Evidence-Based Public Health
Learn the basics of evidence-based public health (EBPH) and essential steps of the EBPH process through the lens of NLM and other resources in this one- hour webinar.