About The Friends of the National Library of Medicine - Friends of the National Library of Medicine

About Us

Established in 1986, the Friends of the National Library of Medicine is a coalition devoted to increasing public awareness and use of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the Friends also calls attention to the NLM’s many programs in research, education, and public service.

Our Mission

To reflect the mission of the National Library of Medicine, the Friends of the NLM convenes and celebrates thought leadership in data science, information science, informatics, and health care communications to: advance trusted resources for data-driven research and health information, promote meaningful engagement across health communities and biomedical communications enterprises, and build the workforce of tomorrow.

Our Impact

The Friends of the National Library of Medicine advance health and science by educating health professionals, strengthening biomedical informatics, elevating medical librarianship, supporting innovation in the life sciences, and promote the National Library of Medicine.