About the National Library of Medicine

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• Overview

  The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
  A Message from the Director | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | Fact Sheets on NLM programs and services | NLM Art, Images and Logos | NLM Functional Statement

• The NLM Organization

  A listing of NLM Centers, Divisions, advisory bodies and other organizational units. Also see:
  NLM Organization Chart (PDF 42KB) or text version

• NLM Advisory Bodies

  The National Library of Medicine relies on the advice of outside experts in many fields--medical, scientific, academic, library, and public policy.

• News and Events

  News announcements, press releases and other items of current interest about NLM.
  Includes: NLM Professional Meeting Exhibit Schedule

• Job Opportunities

  Join the staff of the National Library of Medicine. NIH Community and Federal Benefits | Training and Education Opportunities at NLM (Fact Sheet).

• Visiting NLM

  Information on Library hours, facilities, tours and directions. Includes:
  Hours | Directions | Public Reading Rooms | Accessibility at NLM

• History of NLM

  Important events in NLM history and legislative chronology. Also see:
  NLM Appropriations | NLM Authorization

• Reports and Plans about the Library

  Official reports from the Library. Includes:
  Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Report | Fiscal Year 2005 Annual Report | Long Range Planning Documents

• Contracts and Small Purchases

  Information about available Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and instructions.

• Partners

  NLM works with federal agencies, public health institutions and international organizations to provide access to health and scientific information. Includes:
  National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM)

• Friends of the National Library of Medicine

  A coalition of individuals, medical associations and societies, hospitals, health science libraries, corporations and foundations, dedicated to increasing public awareness and use of the NLM, as well as to support its many programs in research, education and public service.

• NLM Herb Garden

  Information and photos of the Library's herb garden.

• About the NLM Web Site

  Usage, usability studies and surveys