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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

November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024	NNLM Book Discussion, Nov 1, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024: Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg Join us November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024 to discuss Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life by Eric Klinenberg.	Register
November 30, 2023	Research Data Services (RDS) "Shop Talk" with Region 2 Join NNLM Region 2 to “talk shop” about research data services (RDS) and learn from five regional colleagues doing RDS work at their institutions.	Register
December 1, 2023	The Smart Tablet Education for Healthy Living Program, a Region 6 Speaker Spotlight Series Webinar Dr. Saravanan will present on her Region 6 award, The Smart Tablet Education for Healthy Living Program, a program where older adults living in retirement home benefitted from workshops on how to use smart tablets for accessing reliable health information.	Register
December 5, 2023	Bridging the Digital Divide: Telehealth's Double-edged Sword In order to achieve more equitable telehealth, leaders in health care and communities must address a person's: (1) digital fluency, the ability to use digital tools efficiently and effectively, and (2) the capacity for health advocacy or a person's ability to advocate for their own health needs. Community leaders have the capacity to work towards solving these divides.	Register

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