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NNLM is coordinated by 14 institutions across the United States. Browse our employment opportunities to find open positions available near you.
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Region 1
Service and support for: Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Region 2
Service and support for: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Region 3
Service and support for: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Region 4
Service and support for: Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Region 5
Service and support for: Alaska, American Samoa, California, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia, Hawaii, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Washington.
Region 6
Service and support for: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Region 7
Service and support for: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
National Center for Data Services
The National Center for Data Services (NCDS) coordinates with NNLM offices to provide training and resources to increase data science capacity among information professionals.
NNLM Public Health Coord. Office
The NNLM National Public Health Coordination Office (NPHCO) manages access to evidence-based public health resources through the Public Health Digital Library.
NNLM Training Office
The NNLM Training Office (NTO) supports the training and educational missions of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM).
NNLM Evaluation Center
The NNLM Evaluation Center (NEC) provides innovative evaluation frameworks and evidence-based evaluation tools and practices to NNLM.
NNLM Web Services Office
The NNLM Web Services Office (NWSO) is responsible for developing and maintaining reliable web services for NNLM.
Membership
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!
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Become a Member Organization
If your organization is providing health information resources or services, please consider joining our network to take advantage of member benefits such as training opportunities and eligibility for project funding.
Membership Directory
Browse our directory to discover NNLM member organizations. Find details such as contact information, organization subawards, and organization activities.
Order Free Informational Materials
NNLM offers free informational materials to NNLM Members, including capability brochures, posters, and bookmarks!
Funding
Funding
NNLM offers funding to member organizations 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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Funding Opportunities
Browse our open funding opportunities and start writing your application today!
Current Projects
This page includes awards made during the current NNLM award period (May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2026).
Past Funded Projects
This page includes awards made during the previous NNLM award period (May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2021).
Proposal Writing Toolkit
Not sure where to start? The NNLM Proposal Writing Toolkit provides tips, tricks and resources you can use while developing and submitting your application.
Grant Reporting
Learn more about the NNLM Data Reporting System (DRS), including how to locate a Project, add reports, and upload participant data to subaward activities.
Guidelines for Award Requirements
How to comply with the specific requirements you will need to meet through the duration of your project.
Training
Training
We offer online and in-person training opportunities that support professional development and continuing education for librarians, educators, and health professionals.
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Available Classes
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Class Recordings
Browse recordings of past NNLM classes and webinars.
Speaker Guidelines
This page provides shared guidance between the NNLM, guest presenters, and panelists for sessions hosted by the NNLM.
NLM Product Guides
A list of short guides for introducing NLM and NIH resources for outreach and training, with teaching examples.
Data Pathways
Use this tool to explore NLM & NNLM courses, trainings, and webinars that align with your path to learning data librarianship.
Obtain a Specialization
Learn about certifications and specializations we support.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS)
CHIS for Library Students
CHIS Classes to Teach in Your Community
Data Services Specialization (DSS)
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
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Browse our collection of search tools and health information resources.
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Data Repository Finder
Discover NIH-supported repositories for sharing research data.
NNLM DOCLINE Support
DOCLINE® is the National Library of Medicine's interlibrary loan (ILL) request routing system.
Open Access Resources
Reading Club
Find monthly health related books and resources that can be used for reading club events in your library.
NNLM Discovery Podcast
Learn how the Network of the National Library of Medicine is engaging with communities.
Health Literacy Framework
A comprehensive view of health literacy and the many factors that influence it.
Resources for Public Libraries
Find health resources for public libraries and other community organizations.
Res. for Health Sciences Libraries
Browse our collection of resources for hospital and health sciences libraries.
Resources for Healthcare Providers
Find tools and resources that may be useful for working in healthcare.
Data Driven Discovery
Browse our resources for library roles in data science, data management, and emerging trends in supporting biomedical research.
NIH DMSP Toolkit
Data Glossary
Data Services
Data Competencies
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Evidence-based research and reliable health information are essential to public health response and prevention efforts.
An Introduction to Health Literacy
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Rima Afifi
Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, Community and Behavioral Health
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rema-afifi@uiowa.edu
last updated: 07/02/26 08:22
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