# Network of the National Library of Medicine Evaluation Center

> **NIH NIH U24** · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · 2021 · $823,914

## Abstract

ABSTRACT
The Network of the National Library of Medicine Evaluation Center (NEC) will develop and enhance best-practice
evaluation strategies and resources for the benefit of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM).
The NEC will collaborate with NNLM and Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs) and Offices to develop standardized
processes and robust integrated visualization and reporting tools and data for evaluation and communication of
program activities and outcomes. We will assess the efficacy and outcomes of NNLM activities, services, and
resources, with a special focus on understanding its impact on persons who are underrepresented or experience
health disparities. Community and capacity building are made a priority through workforce and network
development activities and resources directed to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), Regional Medical
Libraries (RMLs), Offices, and Centers (ROCs), and network members. We will work with the NLM Office of
Engagement and Training (OET) and the NNLM Steering Committee (SC) to align this proposed work with the
NLM Strategic Plan and with emerging strategic priorities during the funding period. Through this opportunity,
we will support and advance NNLM’s mission “to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public's
health by providing U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public
with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data.” We will accomplish this by
leveraging the unique culture, strengths, and capabilities of our team; empowerment approaches to build
capacity and community; integration of open processes and access, and a keen focus on understanding and
communicating outcomes and impact.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10271683
- **Project number:** 1U24LM013751-01
- **Recipient organization:** NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** KRISTI HOLMES
- **Activity code:** U24 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $823,914
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2021-05-01 → 2026-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10271683

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10271683, Network of the National Library of Medicine Evaluation Center (1U24LM013751-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10271683. Licensed CC0.

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