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, 2026
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.

April 9, 2026
Region 7 Presents: Creating a Data Dashboard with Power BI

This introductory workshop will use the web version of Power BI to explore, analyze, and visualize your data all in one place.

April 14, 2026
Introduction to APHA’s Climate & Health Youth Education Toolkit for Programming, Engagement and Education

This webinar provides an overview of the climate and health education curriculum and resources developed by the American Public Health Association (APHA) Children’s Environmental Health Committee. It can be used by public health practitioners, librarians, teachers, and other professionals for educational programming, youth engagement, and as an interactive activity. The presenters will share best practices for implementing and adapting the toolkit.

April 28, 2026
Region 7 Presents: SciENcv- An Introduction

This class will explain what SciENcv is, why it is an important tool for researchers and information professionals, and provide a walkthrough of how to use SciENcv.