About Us

The mission of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving individuals' access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.
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Project Funding

NNLM offers funding for projects that improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, and promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities.

NNLM Initiatives

Training Opportunities

NNLM offers a variety of online, on-demand and in-person training opportunities to support professional development and continuing education for librarians, educators, and health professionals.

Upcoming Classes

August 7, 2025 - October 31, 2025
NNLM Book Discussion, August 1 - October 31, 2025. Transcendent Kingdom

You are invited to join us for the NNLM Book Discussion. From August 1 through October 31, we will read Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi.

September 9, 2025
OpenRefine for Health Sciences: Part 1

This course will introduce librarians and information professionals to practical data skills and provide examples and ways to incorporate OpenRefine into library work.

September 10, 2025
Disaster Planning. Realities of Response and Recovery (Panel Discussion)

This 90-minute panel discussion brings together librarians from a variety of settings—public and academic to share candid stories from the front lines of disaster response and recovery.

September 10, 2025
Scalability of Community-Based Participatory Research: Older Adults and Technology

Building on the success and learnings of the STEHL Smart Tablet Education for Healthy Living (STEHL) Program was awarded funding by the Region 6 Illinois State Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG), one of seven Action Plans created by Region 6 SAGs. This webinar explores how community-based participatory research (CBPR) can be scaled to reach broader populations of older adults through technology. As digital literacy becomes increasingly vital for health and well-being, especially among seniors in retirement communities, this session will examine strategies for expanding digital education initiatives while maintaining the integrity and impact of community engagement.