About the National Library of Medicine
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.The NLM Organization
A listing of NLM Centers, Divisions, advisory bodies and other organizational units.
News and Events
News announcements, press releases and other items of current interest about NLM.
Includes: NLM Professional Meeting Exhibit ScheduleJob 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 NLMHistory of NLM
Important events in NLM history and legislative chronology. Also see:
NLM Appropriations | NLM AuthorizationReports and Plans about the Library
Official reports from the Library. Includes:
Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Report | Long Range Planning DocumentsContracts 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)About the NLM Web Site
Usage, usability studies and surveys