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.
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NNLM Initiatives

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.
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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 17, 2025
A Fireside Chat with Margaret Foster and the team at Texas A&M: Systematic Reviews

Curious about the future of evidence synthesis? Join Margaret Foster and the experts from The Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses at the Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University, for an insightful and informal session on systematic reviews!

September 18, 2025
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 19, 2025
Preparing Your Library for Weather Emergencies

This one-hour session will equip participants with practical strategies to prepare their library or worksite for environmental disasters.

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