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.

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Funding Opportunities

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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.

Region 6 Highlights

NNLM Region 6 Virtual 2026 Student Internship Opportunity

Are you a library and information science student interested in learning more about community health information outreach? Are you enrolled in a program in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin? Region 6 invites you to apply for our Spring 2026 virtual internship for Community Health Information, January 26 – April 6, 2026. This 12-week internship focuses on consumer health literacy, social determinants of health, health statistics resources, and mapping software. Learn more and apply!

Upcoming Webinar Spotlight!

Join us for the second webinar in our three-part webinar series on rural cancer survivorship, offering CHES and CNE credit! Cancer survivors in rural areas face unique challenges in accessing supportive care, including structured exercise programs that are proven to improve physical function, mental health, and quality of life. In this webinar, Dr. Jess Gorzelitz will talk about how scalable, evidence-based exercise interventions can be integrated into survivorship care to address disparities and improve outcomes for rural cancer populations. Registration and more information is here!