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The mission of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public health by providing all U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving the public's access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health. The Program is coordinated by the National Library of Medicine and carried out through a nationwide network of health science libraries and information centers.

New to NNLM? Learn about our national initiatives and highlights

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Confronting Health Misinformation

Learn how the NNLM engages with communities to raise awareness of trusted, high-quality, and relevant information and develop strategies to improve health and data literacy.

NNLM Discovery Podcast

This podcast series explores how the Network of the National Library of Medicine - part of the National Library of Medicine - is engaging with communities to provide access to trusted information for the purpose of improving the public's health.

Resources for Data Driven Discovery

Learn how NNLM fosters learning opportunities and collaboration in data science for librarians, library students, and other information professionals.

Student Engagement

Learn how NNLM champions health sciences librarianship and diversity in the LIS pipeline.

Bridging the Digital Divide

Learn how the NNLM promotes technological equity, digital literacy, and telehealth through long-term partnerships and collaborations to bring access to online health information.

Environmental Determinants of Health

Learn how the NNLM will establish a baseline of understanding of Environmental Determinants of Health for NNLM members

Traveling Exhibitions

The NLM traveling exhibitions, available free of charge, present inspiring stories about history, society, and medicine. Drawn from NLM, they connect visitors to trusted health information resources.

NNLM All of Us Program Center

NNLM recognizes the importance of diversity in biomedical research. Learn how we work with public libraries to help communities participate in the All of Us Research Program.

Health Discussion Resources

The NNLM offers two resources utilizing books for discussions on health topics. You are invited to use the community programming toolkits, participate in the professional development discussion group, or both!

Upcoming Classes

May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024	NNLM Book Discussion: May 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024: At Home on an Unruly Planet by Madeline Ostrander Join us May 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024 to discuss the book At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth by Madeline Ostrander.	Register
May 14, 2024	Drive Thru Data: Using NLM APIs to Access Information Fast This interactive webinar provides librarians and information professionals an introduction to application programming interfaces (APIs), including why APIs can be useful, how to get started using APIs, and which National Library of Medicine APIs might be right for you.	Register
May 21, 2024	NNLM Region One Insights Webinar Series: Beyond Borders: Understanding Oldways Heritage Diets and Reducing Health Disparities This presentation aims to delve into the Oldways Heritage Diets, offering insights into classifying healthful foods within these traditional dietary patterns.	Register
May 22, 2024	Know Your Flow: A Menstrual Health Collaboration Why do we expect to find toilet paper and paper towels but not period products in a public bathroom? Know Your Flow is a partnership between NNLM Region 6 and Aunt Flow to help everyone access menstrual health information and find free period products.	Register

Customized Content

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