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.
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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.
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Upcoming Classes

November 14, 2025
From Problem to Prevention: Evidence-Based Public Health

Learn the basics of evidence-based public health (EBPH) and essential steps of the EBPH process through the lens of NLM and other resources in this one- hour webinar.

November 17, 2025
Developing long-term partnerships: Programming for K-12 and college students

In this one-hour presentation, learn about NNLM funded projects with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Connecticut Chapter.

November 18, 2025
The Research Data Services Landscape: How Do You Start and Where Does Your Library Fit In?

Are you curious about what this whole data thing entails? Are you interested in starting new research data services at your institution? Have you considered a career in data services? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, this webinar is for you. We'll discuss how to start and where your library fits in.

November 19, 2025
How PubMed Works: Automatic Term Mapping (ATM)

The How PubMed Works: Automatic Term Mapping session addresses increasing health information access and use by highlighting information about the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed bibliographic database.

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