Request for Information (RFI) Seeks Input Regarding the Strategic Vision for the National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Please take advantage of this opportunity to provide input to the Working Group of Advisory Committee to the NIH Director as they develop a strategic vision for NLM.   http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-15-067.html   This Request for Information (RFI) seeks input regarding the strategic vision for the NLM to ensure that it remains an international leader in biomedical data and health information. In particular, comments are being sought regarding the current value of and future need for NLM programs, resources, research and training efforts, and services (e.g., databases, software, collections) – collectively referred to in this RFI hereafter as "NLM elements."   Your comments can include but are not limited to the following topics:   Current NLM elements that are of the most, or least, value to the research community (including biomedical, clinical, behavioral, health services, public health, and historical researchers) and future capabilities that will be needed to support evolving scientific and technological activities and needs.   Current NLM elements that are of the most, or least, value to health professionals (e.g., those working in health care, emergency response, toxicology, environmental health, and public health) and future capabilities that will be needed to enable health professionals to integrate data and knowledge from biomedical research into effective practice.   Current NLM elements that are of most, o...