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

January 5, 2026 - January 30, 2026
Telehealth 101: What libraries need to know

This class introduces telehealth, why it’s important, and how it enables people to have greater access to quality healthcare. Explore how libraries around the country provide patrons in their communities with access to telehealth services.

January 6, 2026
Implementing Scalable Exercise Interventions to Address Supportive Care Disparities in Rural Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivors in rural areas face unique challenges in accessing supportive care, including structured exercise programs that are proven to improve physical function, mental health, and quality of life. Dr. Jess Gorzelitz leads research focused on implementing and evaluating a distance-based, strength-focused exercise intervention tailored for older, rural cancer survivors. In this webinar she will discuss existing disparities in access to exercise oncology resources and the use of remote exercise programs to inform long-term behavior change. Learn how scalable, evidence-based exercise interventions can be integrated into survivorship care.

January 14, 2026
Health Programming at your Library

Join us for ideas on how to create health programs for libraries and community/faith-based organizations in this 90-minute webinar.

January 15, 2026
ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians

ClinicalTrials.gov is the openly available federal registry and results database of publicly and privately funded clinical studies conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov is a vital resource for researchers, healthcare providers, and health sciences librarians who wish to consult the entire body of evidence on any particular topic.