Resources

Public Libraries

Content focused on serving the needs of public libraries/library staff, and information about the NNLM public libraries initiative.

9 Resources available
Title Summary
Community Engagement Resource Guide This guide is intended to assist everyone interested in conducting health information outreach through community engagement. Included are tools to better engage and meet the needs of specific communities, as well as examples and templates for easy reference while planning, implementing, and evaluating engagement. 
Environmental Health and Justice This guide provides an overview of environmental health and justice tools and resources for the beginner.
Health Misinformation Resources A collection of resources to address health misinformation.
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.
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. 
Obtain a Specialization

NNLM offers free classes that support continuing education programs and specializations for public health and library audiences. Learn how NNLM can support you!  
Reading Club

Featured health topics and book titles selected for the NNLM Reading Club.
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.
Rural Health The resources on this page are meant to provide quality and trustworthy information related to Rural Health.