NLM Seeks Input Regarding the NNLM

Posted by Carolyn Martin on July 8th, 2024 Posted in: News from NLM, News from NNLM

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The following information is pulled from the Request for Information (RFI): Evolving the Network of the National Library of Medicine. Comments are due no later than August 30, 2024.

This Request for Information (RFI) offers health sciences and public libraries, health professionals, researchers, public health workers, community organizations, the public, or any other interested party the opportunity to provide information about how the NLM can best provide better access to biomedical information and health information through the NNLM going forward.

Information Requested

NLM seeks input from interested communities to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the NNLM. NLM is seeking comment on the following topics.

1. Important priorities that NNLM should address, including those related to the NLM Strategic Plan 2017-2027, the USCD Long Range Plan, the NIH-wide Strategic Plan, changes and advancements in technology, changes and advancements in health and healthcare, topics of importance to you and your communities, and other related skill and knowledge needs.
2. How NNLM could address NLM data and data science priorities and NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science goals and objectives.
3. NNLM services that could be coordinated nationally and/or services that are best coordinated at a local or regional level.
4. Strategies that NNLM could employ to collaborate with new and existing participants including libraries, health organizations, and community organizations to reach health professionals and public health practitioners, researchers, information professionals, and the public more effectively.
5. Strategies that could be used to collaborate with and address the needs of minority and underserved populations.
6. Components of a 21st century medical library, including services and resources that could be offered to a variety of audiences.
7. Any other topic that may be relevant for NLM to consider in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the NNLM.

How to Submit a Response

Comments should be submitted electronically to NNLM-RFI@list.nih.gov by August 30, 2024. Please limit your comments to no more than 3 pages.

Responses to this RFI are voluntary and may be submitted anonymously. Please do not include any personally identifiable or other information that you do not wish to make public. Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included in responses.

Please read the complete RFI before submitting your comments.