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| "Outbreak!": A Story from Region 7 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S2/E5): What do Zombies and a Victorian-era museum featuring restraints as mental health tools have to do with public health education? On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 7’s associate director, Jessica Kilham, shares how NNLM is supporting “Outbreak,” a summer program at the Public Health Museum in Tewksbury, MA that teaches high school students about public health. The final project for the week is an outbreak simulation for a zombie apocalypse! | Region 7 |
| AI in the Scientific Landscape | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S1/E10): There have been numerous groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements over the last year. Generative AI, which has exploded in popularity since last November with the release of ChatGPT, introduces major opportunities to boost productivity and advance NLM's capabilities. These tools also present some limitations that all users must be aware of. Episode 8, “The Future of AI in Medicine” was recorded last summer before Generative AI exploded onto the public consciousness. So we felt compelled to follow up with a bonus episode guest produced by Dianne Babski, Associate Director for Library Operations at the National Library of Medicine. |
Researchers |
| Amateur Radio Club: A Story from Region 2 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S1/E5): When hurricanes Irma and Maria struck the Caribbean one week apart in 2017, they left hundreds of thousands of people cut off from sources of aid when all modern means of communication were destroyed. Many residents resolved to never be left in the dark again. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 2 user experience and education strategist, Debra Trogdon-Livingston, tells us how amateur radio – commonly known as “ham radio” – is used to provide a vital link to emergency aid and health information in the Caribbean. She shares the story of NNLM grantee Ronda Herbert, RN, who received a grant to provide funding to host CPR and AED training for members of the Amateur Radio Club on St. Thomas in the USVI, and to purchase repeaters to enhance the amateur radio signal throughout the island. | Region 2 |
| An Introduction to Health Literacy | Health literacy involves the information and services that people need to make well-informed health decisions. Learn more about the aspects of health literacy, why it's important, how it can be addressed, and how NNLM supports health literacy. | Health Literacy, Public Health |
| Association for Rural & Small Libraries Conference Professional Development Award | An overview of the Association for Rural & Small Libraries Conference Professional Development Award for Year 5. |
Funding |
| Becoming a Medical Librarian: A Story from Region 5 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S2/E10): In this episode of NNLM Discovery, we follow the educational journey of someone who aspires to become a medical librarian, Kristi Torp, who has worked for multiple NNLM Regions and is currently part of the NLM Associate Fellowship program. | Hospital/Health Sciences Libraries, Region 5 |
| Black Maternal Health Week | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S2/E9): Black Maternal Health Week is a reminder that so many families experience pain, neglect, and loss during what should be one of the most joyous times of their lives. It's an urgent call for action. Black women in America are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, regardless of their income or education. In today’s episode we have Veronica Milliner from the NNLM All of Us Program Center and April Wright from Region 1 to tell us more about the effort that NNLM has made in bringing together a task force specifically aimed at celebrating Black Maternal Health Week. | All of Us, Region 1 |
| Canary in the Coal Mine: A Story from Region 6 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S2/E4): Indiana is known as the crossroads of America. In recent years Indiana has also become the crossroads of multiple deadly epidemics. In 2015 Austin, Indiana was the epicenter of the worst drug fueled HIV outbreak in the history of the United States. Out of a town of 4300 people. | Region 6 |
| Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) | NNLM offers free classes that support Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), a certification given to individuals who have a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in health education or significant coursework in this field. | Membership, Tools and Resources, Training, Specializations |
| CHIS Classes to Teach in Your Community | The Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) guide gives anyone access to specific NNLM CHIS class materials. These classes can easily be reused within libraries and other communities to support connections to accurate health information and enable people to make informed decisions about their health. The guide includes slides and handouts for five CHIS classes and a detailed page to help individuals use these materials. | Training, Class Resources, Specializations, Consumer Health, Hospital/Health Sciences Libraries, Public Libraries, Other Library or Information Professionals |
| CHIS for Library Students | In partnership with MLA, NNLM is pleased to guide LIS and iSchool instructors through getting their course approved as a consumer health course for students to earn their CHIS certification. | Membership, Training, Specializations, College and Post-grad Educators, College and Post-grad Students |
| Claire's Community: A Story from Region 3 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S2/E3): Relationship violence is a tragic circumstance that is very difficult to discuss. Please be advised that this episode contains discussions of relationship violence and the depiction of traumatic events. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 3’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Margie Sheppard, discusses a new program funded over the last year called Claire’s Community, which is trying to inform and educate the public about relationship violence. Margie interviews Shannon VanLandingham, Claire’s mother, Executive Director of Be More Like Claire. |
Region 3 |
| Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) | Learn about the Consumer Health Information Specialization, a program that recognizes your skills in finding and communicating data to consumers. | Membership, Training, Specializations, Consumer Health |
| Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) | Learn about education and professional development opportunities for nurses. | Specializations |
| Data Competencies | This section of the Data Driven Discovery Initiative provides resources to explore recommended competencies, knowledge, skills, and dispositions for data librarians. Professional organizations and networks, as well as resources and strategies to stay current are provided. | Data Science / Data Management, Data Scientists, Data Resource or Tool Developers, College and Post-grad Educators, College and Post-grad Students, Researchers |
| Data Glossary | The NNLM Data Glossary includes definitions, relevant literature, and web resources related to data terminology. | Data Science / Data Management, Data Scientists, Data Resource or Tool Developers, College and Post-grad Educators, College and Post-grad Students |
| Data Pathways | Use this tool to explore NLM & NNLM courses, trainings, and webinars that align with your path to learning data librarianship. | Data Science / Data Management |
| Data Services | A selection of articles and teaching resources for librarians who are interested in offering data services at their institution. There are many other resources widely available online, and even those not pertaining to medical librarianship are adaptable to many data service contexts. | Data Science / Data Management, Data Scientists, Data Resource or Tool Developers, College and Post-grad Educators, College and Post-grad Students, Researchers |
| Data Services Specialization (DSS) | Learn about the Data Services Specialization, a program that recognizes your skills in providing data services to researchers, clinicians, students, librarians, and others who work with data. | Membership, Training, Specializations, Data Science / Data Management |
| Emergency and Disaster Resources | This guide serves as an online collection of resources and tools that are relevant to disaster and emergency management. If you would like to learn more about emergency preparedness resources, or explore training opportunities that are available through NNLM, find and contact your region for more information! | Disaster and Emergency Preparedness, Public Health, Public Health Professionals |
| Equal Healthcare Access in Utah: A Story from Region 4 | Region 4 | |
| Funding Opportunities | Check here for current NNLM funding opportunities. | Funding |
| Grant Reporting | Information about submitting Reports for Grant Activities | Funding, Tools and Resources |
| Graphic Medicine Resources | A collection of informational resources and tools for graphic medicine including LibGuides, collection development and programming. | Graphic Medicine |
| Guidelines for Award Requirements | Learn how to comply with the specific award requirements for your NNLM-funded project, such as accessibility, credit statements, project extensions, reporting, invoicing, and more. | Funding, Tools and Resources |
| Healthy Garden, Healthy You | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S1/E2): When is a vegetable more than just a vegetable? When the act of growing one helps combat stress and is a commitment to environmental health. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region One outreach librarian April Wright shares her story with host Yamila El-Khayat about how she helped Dr. Rachel Goldstein at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health use an NNLM Health Information Outreach Award to expand the reach of her Healthy Garden, Healthy Youth project. This project helps address two of the most significant public health challenges facing our nation: mental health challenges and food insecurity. Dr. Goldstein’s team worked with underserved communities in Maryland with limited access to fresh food to understand the mental health, physical health, and cost benefits of growing their own food. | Region 1 |
| HIV/AIDS Resources | The following list of resources is curated to highlight trusted resources that focus on different areas of HIV prevention and treatment, clinical trials, surveys and statistics, and HIV and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) navigation and other heath-related information. | HIV/AIDS, Public Health |
| Medical Librarians: A Story from Region 7 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S1/E6): Very few people know what a medical librarian is or does. You don’t find medical librarians portrayed on Chicago Hope, or House, or ER. Hollywood is missing out on some great storylines! On this episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, Region 7 Education and Outreach Coordinator, Margot Malachowski interviews four medical librarians from her region. | Region 7 |
| Mental Health Information Community Partnerships Toolkit | The Community Mental Health Information Community Partnerships Toolkit is a collection of resources designed to help community organizations, healthcare providers, educators, and other partners effectively address mental health information needs within their communities. This toolkit offers practical guides, templates, and strategies to establish and maintain partnerships, develop mental health programs, and promote community-wide mental health awareness and support. | Consumer Health, Public Libraries, Other Library or Information Professionals, Community-based Organizations, Healthcare Providers, Public Health Professionals, Regional Focus, Region 6 |
| Michigan Mental Health Training Kit | Mental health is a significant public health concern impacting all demographics in Michigan. According to 2021 data from the National Alliance of Mental Illness, over 1,4600 adults in Michigan experience mental health conditions, while 119,000 adolescents aged 12-17 in Michigan are affected by depression. The Michigan Mental Health Training Kit was created to address this gap. This resource is designed to support librarians, library workers, and front-line library staff across Michigan by enhancing their understanding of both crisis and non-crisis mental health situations. Its goal is to increase their confidence in responding to the mental health needs of library visitors. | Regional Focus, Region 6 |
| Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community: A Story from Region 2 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S2/E1): Imagine living in a tropical paradise, but you can’t afford fresh produce. Imagine importing 97% of your food and being cut off for weeks due to a hurricane. These are real-life food insecurity issues faced by many Americans in the Caribbean. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, we return to the U.S. Virgin Islands where Region 2 Regional Advisory Board member, Chef Alex Askew, tells us how his “Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community” program examines inequities in our food system and how to address them. Rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's global vision in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth, this NNLM-funded initiative is rebuilding our food system in a way that works for everyone, especially the most vulnerable. |
Region 2 |
| Minwanjige Mino-bimaadizi (Eat Well, Live Well) | Minwanjige Mino-bimaadize (Eat Well, Live Well) is a series of four activity books that help fill a critical gap in early childhood learning resources for Native American children. The project focuses on raising awareness of food-associated factors that contribute to physical and emotional health. | K-12 Educators, K-12 Students, Region 6 |
| Molecular “Transformers” Switching Form and Function | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S1/E9): What do proteins and Transformers have in common? Yes we’re talking about the Optimus Prime and his fellow autonomous robotic life forms originating from the artificial planetoid Cybertron... In this special episode of NNLM Discovery, we have partnered with the NIH Speaking of Science podcast to bring you the story of a special NLM researcher, Dr. Lauren Porter, a Stadtman investigator jointly appointed at the National Library of Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, who is helping redefine the way we understand how proteins behave. |
Researchers |
| Multilingual Health Media | TPT NOW, a public emergency streaming service of Twin Cities Public Broadcasting Station, applied and received funding from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6 to develop culturally relevant infographics and videos to improve access to reliable, actionable health information that helps historically marginalized communities make informed decisions about their health. TPT NOW searched MedlinePlus, a free and easy-to-use consumer health information resource from the National Library of Medicine. Then they collaborated with their cultural community partners to prepare public service announcements in different languages including Spanish (Español), Hmong (Hmoob), Somali (Af-Soomaali), and English for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. | Regional Focus, Region 6 |
| NCDS Data Internship | Data Librarian Internship offered by the National Center for Data Services | Data Science / Data Management |
| NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Toolkit | A selection of guides, toolkits, and other resources for librarians working on addressing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. | Data Science / Data Management, Scholarly Communication, Hospital/Health Sciences Libraries, Data Scientists, College and Post-grad Educators, College and Post-grad Students, Researchers |
| NLM Product Guides | Short guides for NLM and NIH resources available for download. Each guide includes a brief description, popular uses, key points, potential predicaments, teaching examples, real-life examples, and links to more resources. The guides are primarily for people in instruction or training roles such as librarians, faculty leads, or mentor researchers. The guides provide instructors with examples and ideas for teaching people about NLM and NIH resources. | Tools and Resources, Training, NLM Resources, Data Science / Data Management, Health Literacy, Student Engagement, Hospital/Health Sciences Libraries, College and Post-grad Educators |
| NLM Traveling Exhibitions – Region 6 Host Sites | Libraries and cultural institutions present inspiring stories about history, society, and medicine to their communities through National Library of Medicine (NLM) Traveling Exhibitions. Curated from NLM collections and available free of charge, these exhibitions explore current themes in public health and connect visitors to trusted NLM health information resources such as MedlinePlus and PubMed. This guide is a list of exhibits that will be hosted by Region 6 organizations through 2026, broken down by state. | Region 6 |
| NNLM CHIS Training Award Year 5 (2025-2026) | An overview of the NTO's CHIS Train the Trainer Awards. |
Funding |
| NNLM DOCLINE Support | DOCLINE is the National Library of Medicine's interlibrary loan (ILL) request routing system. The purpose of the system is to improve access to biomedical literature for libraries in the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) and beyond. | Resource Sharing, DOCLINE |
| NNLM Proposal Writing Toolkit | Welcome to the NNLM Proposal Writing Toolkit which provides tips, tricks and resources you can use while developing and submitting your application. Don't forget - we are also here to help along the way via the 'schedule a consultation' link below or contacting your Regional Medical Library. | Funding, Proposal Writing Support |
| Obtain a Specialization | NNLM supports continuing education programs and specializations for library and public health audiences. Read our guides and learn how NNLM can support you! |
Specializations, Hospital/Health Sciences Libraries, Public Libraries, Public Health Professionals |
| Open Access Resources | A list of journals and resources that are wholly or partially open access or available for use by institutions not currently eligible for DOCLINE | DOCLINE |
| Order Free Informational Materials | NNLM offers free informational materials to NNLM Members, including capability brochures, posters, and bookmarks! Login to your account to see items available to order. If your local regional office offers materials for order, you will see an order button below the available print-to-order item. All items are available as a pdf download. Please note that print-to-order items may take two to three weeks for processing. Check with your RML for details. |
Membership, Funding, Training, NLM Resources, Resource Sharing |
| Period Poverty: A Story from Region 6 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S1/E7): Why do we expect to find toilet paper and paper towels in a public restroom, but feminine hygiene products are considered optional? On this episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, Region 6 Communications & Finance Coordinator Miles Dietz-Castel shares the story of Richland County Public Health director Dr. Julie Chaya’s initiative to combat period poverty in her community of Mansfield Ohio. | Region 6 |
| Public Health Digital Library | The Public Health Digital Library (PHDL) provides state and local public health departments access to library resources, including e-journals, e-books, and databases. Resources support evidence-based practice and research in public health. | Public Health, Public Health Professionals, Resource Sharing, Public Health Collections |
| Public Health Resources | Evidence-based research and reliable health information are essential to Public Health response and prevention efforts. The National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of the NIH, provides free, online resources and training for evidence-based research and combatting misinformation. | Public Health |
| Reading Club | Featured health topics and book titles selected for the NNLM Reading Club. | Health Literacy, Public Libraries |
| Region 1 Funded Projects Guide | This guide is designed to support awardees and answer questions regarding the funding process at the NNLM Region 1 and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. | Region 1 |
| Region 4 Funding Recipient Press Kit | Press release materials for Region 4 funding recipients. | Region 4 |
| Region 4 Professional Development Awards Year 5 Funded Extension Period (2026 -2027) | An overview of Region 4 Professional Development Award request for proposals for the Year 5 Funded Extension Period (2026 -2027) | Funding, Region 4 |
| Region 6 Resources | Regional Focus, Region 6 | |
| Region 6 State Advisory Groups (SAG) | The purpose of Region 6 State Advisory Groups (SAG) is to provide leadership guidance for each state’s outreach and engagement activities conducted by Region 6 staff and Partner Outreach Program (POP) members. | Regional Focus, Region 6 |
| Region 7 Informational Guide | The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Lamar Soutter Library serves as the Regional Medical Library (RML) for Region 7, which provides programs, services, and dedicated support for NNLM Members in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. | Region 7 |
| Resources for Health Sciences Libraries | NNLM seeks to empower hospital and health sciences librarians with the resources and skills necessary to offer robust biomedical and health information services. | Hospital/Health Sciences Libraries |
| Resources for Healthcare Providers | This brief resource highlights tools and training programs that may be useful for many different aspects of work as a healthcare professional. | Hospital/Health Sciences Libraries, Healthcare Providers, Researchers |
| Resources for Public Libraries | The National Library of Medicine (NLM) provides free, research-based, health resources to public libraries and other community organizations that serve public health needs. | Consumer Health, Public Libraries |
| Rural Health | The resources on this page are meant to provide quality and trustworthy information related to Rural Health. | Class Resources, NLM Resources, Health Literacy, Public Health, Public Libraries, Healthcare Providers, Public Health Professionals |
| Speaker Guidelines | The purpose of this guide is to create shared guidance between the NNLM and guest presenters and panelists for sessions hosted by the NNLM. | Membership, Training |
| Telehealth Kiosks: A Story from Region 1 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S2/E6): Since the onset of Covid we have all grown accustomed to virtual meetings and remote services. But what if you don’t have a cell phone or a computer at home? What if you are experiencing homelessness but need to attend a job interview? This episode is about bridging the economic and digital divide. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 1 Outreach and Education Librarian, Faith Steele, tells us about an exciting project in Delaware where they are installing teleservices kiosks in libraries across the state. These kiosks provide a private space for anyone who needs access to a secure and reliable internet connection. | Region 1 |
| The Future of AI in Medicine | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S1/E8): Artificial intelligence is transforming our everyday lives. It also has the potential to transform medicine. On this special episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, we spotlight some of the groundbreaking research being done at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Guest producer Griff Partington interviews Dr. Sameer Antani, a Principal Investigator at the NLM doing research in medical imaging, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. |
Healthcare Providers, Researchers |
| The Moby Bookmobile: A story from Region 4 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S1/E3): When you live in a community where Internet access is not a given, you sometimes approach health literacy a little differently. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast Fort Washakie School Community Librarian Robin Levin literally takes health information on the road in the form of a bookmobile that travels the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming delivering culturally relevant books that address mental health and native identity among other topics. This is a project that started when the Covid pandemic shut down Wyoming's Fort Washakie School and its Community Library and continues to grow. | Region 4 |
| Towards a Smart Bionic Eye | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S2/E7): Today’s episode features one of the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award winners. It’s a unique project that features both artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and visual prostheses – retinal and brain implants referred to as “bionic eyes” – in hopes of one day providing better assistive technology for incurable blindness that affects about 40 million people worldwide. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, we talk to Dr. Michael Beyeler, assistant professor of computer science and psychology and brain sciences at UC Santa Barbara about how his Bionic Eye Lab is combining A.I. smarts with a visual prosthesis to improve the quality of life for people who are blind. | Researchers |
| Virtual Health: A Story from Region 3 | NNLM Discovery Podcast (S1/E1): When COVID-19 struck, one rural library in Texas made a bold move to help their community. They reached out to NNLM about funding opportunities for a virtual health room in Pottsboro, Texas. This had NEVER been done before, having an established room in a library dedicated to tele-health appointments. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region Three Executive Director Brian Leaf shares his story with host Yamila El-Khayat about how he and Jessica Rangel, Executive VP of Health Systems University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, helped Pottsboro County Librarian Dianne Connery use an NNLM grant to establish a nationwide model to harness the power of telemedicine to overcome the lack of access to healthcare in much of rural America. | Region 3 |
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