Region: 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.

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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.
Funding Opportunities
Browse open funding opportunities that are available to members in Region 6.
Classes & Training
Browse NNLM's upcoming training opportunities, course catalog, and recordings of past webinars.

In the News

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Social Determinants of Environmental Health Webinar Series

Registration is now open for the Social Determinants of Environmental Health webinar series. This series addresses a variety of topics related to the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s initiative, Environmental Determinants of Health. The series includes nine individual webinar sessions scheduled from March 5 – April 2, 2024.

Learn more and register.

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Check out this resource from our sister region, Region 7: Climate Change, Data and Health: Extreme Heat for a post full of curated links related to climate change, data, and health.

Region 6 Highlight

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Fostering Connection: Addressing Library Employee Loneliness

A Region 6 Spotlight Speaker Webinar

Recent headlines have proclaimed that prolonged isolation is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. National and international studies have unveiled a startling truth: 50-80% of employees grapple with loneliness in the workplace. This phenomenon transcends borders, affecting employees worldwide. In libraries, this issue manifests as an acute sense of isolation, with staff feeling disconnected both from one another and from their professional purpose. Recognizing the urgency of this concern, this session aims to explore the causes and consequences of loneliness among library staff and provide practical strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment. Learn more and register now.

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Region 6 Priorities & Resources
Funding

Learn about current funding opportunities and sponsorships offered in Region 6.

Training

See a list of classes, webinars, and events-many of which offer free CE!

Partnerships

Learn about ways to partner with Region 6 including our State Advisory Groups (SAG) and Partner Outreach Program (POP).

Resources

Resources created specifically for Region 6 and beyond to share with your patrons and communities!