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

December 15, 2025 - April 15, 2026
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.

January 22, 2026
Region 7 Presents: Hospital Librarians Going Virtual

Join us for an interactive panel exploring the realities of virtual library services in a hospital environment.

January 28, 2026
Keiki Heroes: Health Activity Materials for Children

Keiki Heroes is a community empowerment initiative that provides Hawaiʻi’s keiki (children) with fun and engaging ways to develop healthy habits and stay safe.This session will describe the process of creating the books and how they are disseminated widely through community partners and events.

January 29, 2026
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) - Webinar

NNLM Region 2 proudly presents a dynamic webinar on emergency and disaster preparedness, led by the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). This webinar will introduce key concepts of disaster recovery, including risk assessment, preparedness, response procedures, and recovery actions. Participants will leave the training with an understanding of how a disaster would physically impact their collections and how they can be “first responders” for collections salvage.