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Professional Development Awards Available – Apply Today

Posted by on July 16th, 2025

Whether you’re looking to attend a conference, earn a certification, or participate in a workshop, our Professional Development Award is here to help make that possible. Key Details Period of Performance: June 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026 Amount: Up to $2,500 per award Number of Awards Available: 10 Application Deadline: Applications accepted and awarded… Read More »

Posted in: Funding, Request for Applications

Aug

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Disaster Preparedness Forum 2025

Posted by on August 21st, 2025

NNLM’s upcoming free virtual forum on disaster planning and preparedness occurs in September. Each session features an expert speaker presenting on data tools and resources, disaster planning communication, and institutional preparedness with a focus on greater inclusiveness and community resilience. Disasters may include weather events, pandemics, violence, accidents, earthquakes, explosions, or any other event that may… Read More »

Posted in: Webinars and Courses

Aug

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NIH’s Open Access Policy Updates: What Librarians and Researchers Need to Know

Posted by on August 18th, 2025

As of July 1, 2025, the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy is officially in effect, bringing important changes that impact how NIH-funded research is managed and shared. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and its National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) have rolled out several updates to help researchers, institutions, and staff, including librarians and… Read More »

Posted in: Blog

Aug

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R4 Connections: Why Access and Functional Needs Should Be Everyone’s Priority in Community Preparedness

Posted by on August 14th, 2025

September is National Preparedness Month — a time to focus on ensuring our communities and workplaces are ready for the unexpected. To help you stay informed and equipped, we’re hosting a special webinar featuring expert insights, practical tips, and resources to boost your emergency preparedness. Registration is required to attend. Please note: You must be a NNLM… Read More »

Posted in: All Members, Webinars and Courses

Aug

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OpenRefine for Health Sciences Two-Part Course

Posted by on August 11th, 2025

This two-part course will introduce librarians and information professionals to practical data skills and provide examples and ways to incorporate OpenRefine into library work. OpenRefine is designed for a broad audience that includes anyone who needs to clean, transform, and analyze large datasets. This class is for Librarians and information professionals, especially those who work… Read More »

Posted in: Data Science, Webinars and Courses

Aug

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NLM Dataset Catalog Updated with New Functionalities

Posted by on August 6th, 2025

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is excited to announce the relaunch of the NLM Dataset Catalog – a centralized, searchable “all in one” platform that connects researchers with biomedical datasets from a wide array of repositories to accelerate scientific research at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). With this relaunch, researchers can now explore… Read More »

Posted in: Data Science, Partners Sharing Information

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