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.

Upcoming Classes
August 14, 2023 - October 31, 2023 NNLM Book Discussion, Aug 14 - Oct 31: The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O'Rourke

Join us August 14 - October 31 to discussion "The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness" by Meghan O'Rourke

October 2, 2023 - October 27, 2023 Wikipedia + Libraries: NNLM (October 2023)

Gain insight into the value of Wikipedia as a viable reference and build the skills and knowledge needed to evaluate articles, with a specific focus on health and medical topics in a self-paced, online class over four weeks. Expect to spend about 2 hours a week exploring through discussion forums, readings, tutorials, and learn about the #CiteNLM Wikipedia edit-a-thon and the free resources, programming and training that NNLM offers to libraries.

October 3, 2023 NLM Office Hours: ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System

This NLM Office Hours covers an overview of the modernization of the ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS), including a mini-tutorial on how to register a trial using the modernized interface, PRS Beta. Following the demonstration, NLM product staff will be available to answer your questions.

October 4, 2023 Approaches to Centering Equity in Health Communication Research and Practice

This webinar will provide an overview of an equity-centered health communication framework with a focus on research, design, and strategy. The speakers will share real-world case studies of incorporating the principles of the framework into the development of inclusive health materials, digital products, and campaigns, including case studies specific to the work and mission of NNLM. We'll discuss practical strategies and tips for how webinar participants can apply an equity-centered health communication approach to their everyday work. 

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