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The mission of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public health by providing all U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving the public's access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health. The Program is coordinated by the National Library of Medicine and carried out through a nationwide network of health science libraries and information centers.

New to NNLM? Learn about our national initiatives and highlights

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Confronting Health Misinformation

Learn how the NNLM engages with communities to raise awareness of trusted, high-quality, and relevant information and develop strategies to improve health and data literacy.

NNLM Discovery Podcast

This podcast series explores how the Network of the National Library of Medicine - part of the National Library of Medicine - is engaging with communities to provide access to trusted information for the purpose of improving the public's health.

Resources for Data Driven Discovery

Learn how NNLM fosters learning opportunities and collaboration in data science for librarians, library students, and other information professionals.

Student Engagement

Learn how NNLM champions health sciences librarianship and diversity in the LIS pipeline.

Bridging the Digital Divide

Learn how the NNLM promotes technological equity, digital literacy, and telehealth through long-term partnerships and collaborations to bring access to online health information.

Environmental Determinants of Health

Learn how the NNLM will establish a baseline of understanding of Environmental Determinants of Health for NNLM members

Traveling Exhibitions

The NLM traveling exhibitions, available free of charge, present inspiring stories about history, society, and medicine. Drawn from NLM, they connect visitors to trusted health information resources.

NNLM All of Us Program Center

NNLM recognizes the importance of diversity in biomedical research. Learn how we work with public libraries to help communities participate in the All of Us Research Program.

Health Discussion Resources

The NNLM offers two resources utilizing books for discussions on health topics. You are invited to use the community programming toolkits, participate in the professional development discussion group, or both!

Upcoming Classes

May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024	NNLM Book Discussion: May 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024: At Home on an Unruly Planet by Madeline Ostrander Join us May 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024 to discuss the book At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth by Madeline Ostrander.	Register
June 5, 2024	Introduction to the Piecing Together Systematic Reviews Series This special edition of Health Bytes with Region 3 will introduce the upcoming 5-part Piecing Together Systematic Reviews Series. The five-part series will cover each piece of conducting a systematic review.	Register
June 10, 2024 - July 8, 2024	Telehealth 101: What libraries need to know (June 10 - July 8, 2024) This class introduces telehealth, why it’s important, and how it enables people to have greater access to quality healthcare. Explore how different libraries provided patrons in their communities with access to telehealth services.	Register
June 11, 2024	Region 7: Hospital Libraries Advisory Group Annual Meeting This meeting is designed for hospital librarians that work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. We will share what we are learning from hospital libraries in Region 7, and we will announce our training ideas for Year 4.	Register

Customized Content

Did you know you can customize the content you see on nnlm.gov? Update the location preferences on your NNLM Account to see trainings, funding opportunities and resources that are available in your state.

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