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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.
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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 Coordination 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
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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.
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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.
Community-based Organizations
The NNLM welcomes community-based organizations working in health-related fields. Learn more about how your organization can benefit from being an NNLM member.
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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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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.
Funding Opportunities
Browse our open funding opportunities and start writing your application today!
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.
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Learn about certifications and specializations we support.
Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS)
CHIS for Library Students
Data Services Specialization (DSS)
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Data Repository Finder
This tool is meant to help locate NIH-supported repositories for sharing research data.
Reading Club
The NNLM Reading Club recommends health related books and complementary resources each month that can be used for a reading club event in your library.
NNLM Discovery Podcast
This podcast series explores how the Network of the National Library of Medicine is engaging with communities.
Data Glossary
This resource connects and defines concepts, services, and tools relevant to librarians working in data-driven discovery.
NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Toolkit
A selection of guides, toolkits, and other resources for librarians working on addressing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy.
NLM Product Guides
NLM and NIH product guides with teaching examples.
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Kathryn Vela, MLIS, AHIP
Executive Director, Region 5
I am the Executive Director of Region 5 for the Network of the National Library of Medicine.
Contact Information
kvela2@uw.edu
206-543-8262
last updated: 03/09/26 21:28
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