Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)

About Us

The mission of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (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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Membership

NNLM member organizations provide health professionals and the general public with health information resources and services. If your organization is providing health information resources or services, please consider joining our Network!

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.
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Upcoming Classes

December 15, 2025 - April 15, 2027
Introduction to Statistics: Understanding the Methods Section (On-Demand)

Across 5 modules, you will be systematically introduced to the most common statistical techniques, along with articles that use those techniques so we can see the techniques in action in the wild. No previous experience with statistics or coding is required or expected.

September 8, 2026 - October 7, 2026
A Librarian's Guide to Consumer Health

This 4-week, 5 credit-hour self-paced online class covers the health information seeking behavior of consumers and the role of the librarian in the provision of health information for the public.

September 9, 2026
Electronic Document Accessibility Bootcamp

This presentation will cover ADA Title II/Section 508 accessibility standards for digital content and common formatting tools used to make electronic documents accessible. Attendees will learn how documents interact with machine readers, the basic requirements needed for accessibility, and explore the tools and processes found in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro. The session will include a live demo applying accessibility formatting to both born-digital and scan-to-PDF documents.

September 9, 2026
R4 Connections: DeafDiabetesCan.org: The First Diabetes Education Website in American Sign Language

This one-hour webinar will present DeafDiabetesCan.org, the first diabetes education website in American Sign Language.