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.
For general information including DOCLINE questions, contact Region 6 staff via email at Region6-RML@uiowa.edu
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On NNLM.gov
- Staff Directory Browse our staff directory to find contact information, and get to know Region 6 staff by reading their personal bios.
- Membership Directory Browse our directory to discover Region 6 member organizations. Find details such as contact information, organization subawards, and organization activities.
- Funding Opportunities Browse open funding opportunities for Region 6 and start writing your application today.
- Current Projects Learn more about Region 6 funded projects from the current NNLM award period.
- Available Classes Learn more about classes and webinars that are sposored by Region 6.
- Find Content by Category Find additional content related to Region 6 on this website.
Highlights
How will you celebrate Health Literacy Month?
October is Health Literacy Month! Many factors influence health literacy. During Health Literacy Month, we can raise awareness of how clear communication and access to reliable health information support better health outcomes. Find resources to learn about and promote health literacy.
Health Information Resources for the Public
We’ve recently updated our popular NNLM guide, Resources for Public Libraries. The information here isn’t just for public libraries but for anyone who is providing the public with health information. You’ll find information and links to: health information, resources, programming, and more! Consider ways to incorporate these resources into programs and services that best benefit your communities.
Priorities & Resources
- Sponsorships Learn about current funding opportunities and sponsorships offered in Region 6
- Partnerships Learn about ways to partner with Region 6, including the Partner Outreach Program (POP) and Student Engagement initiatives. Learn more about our State Advisory Group (SAG) projects and completed deliverables.
- Resources Resources created specifically for Region 6 and beyond to share with your patrons and communities
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Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
600 Newton Road,
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States
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