The NIH Library is an open stacks biomedical research library whose collection and services are developed to support the programs of the National Institutes of Health and selected U.S. Department of Health and Human Serivces (HHS) agencies.
The Health Services Research Library (HSRL), formerly the Parklawn Health Library, is located within the NIH Library. It administers a national research collection and information program in support of HHS.
Members of the public may use the Library, but services are limited. For details see the For the Public webpage.
General Information
Information about hours, directions and maps, Library address, Library privileges, phone numbers of key personnel and services, and Library staff presentations and publications.
Mission, Vision, Values
The mission of the NIH Library is to support the biomedical and behavioral research needs of the NIH community with a comprehensive range of scientific, medical, and administrative information and support services.
Research Tools and Services
Information about the collections of the NIH Library.
Job Vacancies
Current vacancies available, including links to apply online.
Website Illustrations
Learn more about our website illustrations "To Cure," "To Collaborate," "To Discover," "To Respond," "To Renew" created by artist J.W. Stewart.