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For the Public

The NIH Library serves the information needs of NIH and select HHS agency staff. 

Members of the public should contact the National Library of Medicine (NLM), which serves the public:

The National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine is the world’s largest medical library. To get assistance from NLM, submit a ticket or refer to their Support Center

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. It also supports and conducts research, development, and training in biomedical informatics and health information technology. In addition, the Library coordinates an 8,000+ member Network of the National Library of Medicine that promotes and provides access to health information in communities across the United States.