Region 6

The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) office for Region 6 is located at Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa. By collaborating, training, and funding over 1,100 health centers, health departments, community organizations, as well as medical, public, and school libraries in a seven state region, the office supports the mission of NNLM: to provide U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data.

Region 6 serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Keep in Touch

Looking for assistance? Browse our staff directory, find contact information, and discover ways to receive the latest Region 6 news.

Funding Opportunities

Browse open funding opportunities that are available to members in Region 6.

Become a Member Organization

Member organizations are eligible for benefits and services, including: NNLM funding, access to training, partnership opportunities, free educational and printed materials, NLM Traveling Exhibitions, and institutional recognition as a Network Member.

Classes & Training

Browse NNLM's upcoming training opportunities, course catalog, and recordings of past webinars.

In the News Note Pad


NLM Request for Information

NLM has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeing comments about the future of the National Library of Medicine Biomedical and Data Science Extramural Research Programs. The RFI invites input to inform the NLM’s science vision for extramural research, ensuring that NLM's funding priorities are forward-looking, impactful, and positioned to accelerate/support groundbreaking discoveries in biomedicine and health. Learn more

Request for Information

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NNLM Reading Club: Loneliness and Isolation 

On behalf of the NNLM Reading Club team, we are pleased to announce the June 2025 theme, Loneliness and Isolation. Anyone can experience loneliness and isolation. Factors include the quality of your personal relationships, your community, and society in general. Books and health information resources are available now!

NNLM Reading Club June 2025

Region 6 Priorities & Resources

Sponsorships

Learn about current funding opportunities and sponsorships offered in Region 6

Partnerships

Learn about ways to partner with Region 6 including our State Advisory Groups (SAG) and Partner Outreach Program (POP)

Resources

Resources created specifically for Region 6 and beyond to share with your patrons and communities

Connect With Region 6

Phone
(319) 353-4479
Address

Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
600 Newton Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States