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Our mission
The NLM Mission is to support research efforts that contribute to advancements in the field of biomedical informatics and data science, with far-reaching implications for improving health and well-being. NLM fosters the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, contributes to biomedical informatics and data science advancement, and develops strategies to improve health.
Who we are
Our organization
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, has been a center of information innovation since its founding in 1836. The world’s largest biomedical library, NLM maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide range of topics that are searched billions of times each year by millions of people around the globe.
Leadership
NLM's top leadership includes Director Peter Embí, an acting Principal Deputy Director, Deputy Director for Scientific Operations and Innovation, Scientific Director, and Executive Officer.
Advisory groups
The National Library of Medicine relies on the advice of outside experts in many fields-medical, scientific, academic, library, and public policy.
Research and grants
Our research
Research efforts contribute to advancements in the field of biomedical informatics and data science, with far-reaching implications for improving health and well-being.
Our grants
Through extramural funding, NLM fosters the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, contributes to biomedical informatics and data science advancement, and develops strategies to improve health.
Budget
NLM’s annual Congressional Justification, highlighting accomplishments over the previous fiscal year and outlining goals and objectives for the coming fiscal year.
Collaborate with us
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) collaborates through the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), partnerships with publishers, and joint academic initiatives to expand health information access.