Medical Libraries

National Library of Medicine (NLM)
The NLM contains 5.3 million items comprising books, journals, technical reports, manuscripts, microfilms, photographs and images. Access to the collection is available on-site or through interlibrary loan; however, the NLM catalog can be searched online via LOCATORplus. NLM produces the MEDLINE database and offers a MEDLINEplus website that provides links to sources of consumer health information. NLM Fact Sheet describes NLM holdings and services.

National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) (800) 338-7657
Directs health professionals, educators and the public to medical libraries and health care information resources.

Libraries for Health Consumers (NLM)
Listing of consumer health libraries and participating libraries in the NLM Consumer Pilot Project.