United States National Library of Medicine

The United States National Library of Medicine (NLM) is the world’s largest medical library, based in Bethesda, Maryland. It serves as a vital resource for medical research, healthcare professionals, and the public by collecting, organizing, and providing access to a vast collection of health and biomedical information. The NLM also develops digital tools like PubMed, a widely used database of medical research articles, and offers evidence-based health resources to help individuals make informed health decisions. Its mission is to advance medical knowledge and improve public health through information accessibility.