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

November 19, 2025
How PubMed Works: Automatic Term Mapping (ATM)

The How PubMed Works: Automatic Term Mapping session details the ATM process and how it is applied to searching in PubMed.

November 20, 2025
Rural Health Resources

This webinar will describe hallmarks of rural America, identify access challenges of living in rural communities, and equip participants with tools to service the health information needs of those living in rural communities.

December 4, 2025
Empathy Lens: Humanizing Images & Education for Reducing Stigma Against People Who Use Drugs

This session will explore how stigma in both language and visuals fuels discrimination and exclusion, while sharing practical strategies for selecting non-stigmatizing, accurate, and inclusive materials for outreach, education, and advocacy.

December 10, 2025
From Learning to Leading: Student Development Awardees Share Trusted Resources

Join us for the December 2025 Health Bytes with Region 3 session, featuring NNLM Region 3’s 2025 Student Development Awardees. These emerging professionals will showcase trusted National Library of Medicine resources and NNLM initiatives, demonstrating how these tools empower librarians, educators, and community partners to advance health literacy and expand access to reliable health information.

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