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.
Browse open funding opportunities that are available to members in Region 6.
Browse NNLM's upcoming training opportunities, course catalog, and recordings of past webinars.
In the News
2024 NNLM Active Member Survey – NNLM Wants Your Feedback!
Every couple of years, the NNLM reaches out to its member organizations for feedback on its membership, its value and to learn more about unmet needs. If your member organization was actively engaged with the NNLM from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, you will soon be receiving an email invitation to take part in the online 2024 NNLM Active Member Survey. Your responses will be used to inform decisions about future programs and services. Learn more!
Region 6 Highlight
The Addict's Wake - Virtual Film Screening and Panel Discussion
The movie shares stories of substance use disorder and treatment told from the survivor’s perspective. Following a week of virtual film screenings beginning September 19th and ending September 26th, join a panel discussion including the film’s director, Lisa Hall, Dr. William Cooke, a community physician and author of Canary in the Coal Mine, and Dr. Lynn Anne Witty. Learn more and register!
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!