Region 6

The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) office for Region 6 is located at Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa. By collaborating, training, and funding over 1,100 health centers, health departments, community organizations, as well as medical, public, and school libraries in a seven state region, the office supports the mission of NNLM: to provide U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data.

Region 6 serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Keep in Touch

Looking for assistance? Browse our staff directory, find contact information, and discover ways to receive the latest Region 6 news.

Funding Opportunities

Browse open funding opportunities that are available to members in Region 6.

Become a Member Organization

Member organizations are eligible for benefits and services, including: NNLM funding, access to training, partnership opportunities, free educational and printed materials, NLM Traveling Exhibitions, and institutional recognition as a Network Member.

Classes & Training

Browse NNLM's upcoming training opportunities, course catalog, and recordings of past webinars.

Region 6 Highlights

Upcoming Speaker Spotlight Webinar

This webinar explores how community-based participatory research can be scaled to reach broader populations of older adults through technology. We will hear perspectives from members of the team who collaborated in the implementation of the third phase of the project. Learn more and register!

Scalability of Community-Based Participatory Research: Older Adults and Technology
Government Lapse in Funding and DOCLINE 

Due to the Government lapse in funding, NLM will not be able to lend at this time. However, lending between DOCLINE Participant libraries may continue. 
Please note that assistance with and updates to the system will be unavailable until the shutdown is over. Contact your DOCLINE Coordinator with any questions.

Government Lapse in Funding and Docline Update

Connect with Region 6

Phone
(319) 353-4479
Address

Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
600 Newton Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States

last updated: 10/01/25 10:20