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

All Recordings Now Available for the Improving Cancer Care for Rural Communities Webinar Series

Thank you to everyone who joined us live for the Improving Cancer Care for Rural Communities webinar series. We are pleased to share that the recordings from all three sessions are now available on the NNLM YouTube channel.

NNLM Reading Club: Food and Nutrition

Good nutrition, combined with physical activity, can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and promote your overall health. The best way to guard against questionable health products and services is to be an informed consumer. Let the NNLM Reading Club help get the conversation started. Discussion guides and reliable resources can be found at Food and Nutrition | NNLM.