Become a Network Member - It's Free!

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) has two levels of Network membership (Full member and Affiliate member). Both levels provide all health information providers access to the many benefits the Network has to offer. Click here to learn more about Network membership from the National Library of Medicine.

If you value having access to a wealth of resources and people along with access to tools that help you keep up to date on health information and health information access, consider having your organization become a Network member!

Benefits of being a Network Member

Network members receive a variety of benefits and services, including:

• Eligibility for funding for health information access and other projects.
• Access to a variety of training opportunities for librarians, health professionals, and consumers.
• The opportunity to partner with other health sciences libraries or health-related information centers.
• Access to DOCLINE, the interlibrary loan system used by health sciences libraries (Not available for Affiliate Members).
• Periodic mailings of posters, brochures, bookmarks, and other publications.
• The opportunity to provide input on regional NN/LM programs and services.
• Access to the latest health related news and information. Click here to learn more
• A certificate recognizing NN/LM membership.

Full Network Member Requirements

This level of membership is open to any health sciences library or health related information center that:

1. Is regularly staffed.
2. Has an Internet connection.
3. Has its own lendable collection of health sciences materials such as current biomedical journals, books, audiovisuals, and/or electronic databases.
   Full Network members within the MidContinental Region are required to have a minimum of 25 current journals in their serials collection that can be loaned to other Network members.
4. Provides information services, including collection sharing through the DOCLINE* system and provides information services to health professionals and/or the general public (e.g. answering or referring reference questions and performing information searches).
5. Members are encouraged to provide Loansome Doc service to their users and to unaffiliated healthcare professionals.

*Reciprocal borrowing though the DOCLINE system is a key responsibility for Members. Members are required to maintain a 75% or greater fill rate for loans request within two to three business days. Click here to learn more about DOCLINE Eligibility Guidelines

Affiliate Network Member Requirements

Affilate Network membership is open to libraries or information resource centers providing health information services to its users, but do not meet all the criteria of Full Network membership.

Network Member Responsibilities

Membership in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine is free but there are some conditions to participate! Each NN/LM member institution, regardless of category, must agree to make basic contributions as follows:

1. To designate an individual as the local contact person for Network information/communications.
2. To be listed in the MidContinental Region's directory and the National Registry of Network Members.
3. To provide basic information on collections and services to NLM and RML by updating their DOCLINE Institutional record on a yearly basis.

Apply for Membership

Applying for Network membership is easy and takes only a few steps:

Step one: Make sure you understand the basic responsibilities and requirements of being a Network member and which member level you feel best fits your institution by reviewing the information above.

Step Two: Fill out and submit the application form Click here fill out form!

Step Three: Once you have filled out and submitted the application form, you will be contact by your state liaison who will instruct you in the next steps in the process. To find out who your state liaison is, click here!

Full Member Agreement

By now in the process of becoming a Full Network member, you should have have
1. Submitted the Network Member Application Form
2. Have been in contact with your state liaison to determine if Full Network membership best suites your institution, and
3. You are now ready to fill out the Full Membership Agreement Form. Click here to fill out form!

Affiliate Member Agreement

By now in the process of becoming an Affiliate Network member, you should have have
1. Submitted the Network Member Application Form
2. Have been in contact with your state liaison to determine if Affiliate Network membership best suites your institution, and
3. You are now ready to fill out the Affiliate Membership Agreement Form. Click on the link below to begin!

Contact Your MidContinental Region State Liaisons

We look forward to working with you!

If you have questions or need more information about Network membership, contact your state liaison by calling 1-800-338-7657 or click on the state for which State Liaison you wish to contact.

Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Utah
Wyoming (Please contact the Utah/Network Liaison for questions pertaining to Wyoming membership)