NIH Public Access Policy for Librarians Course (Free!)

 

As many readers are likely aware, the National Institutes of Health's (NIH's) 2024 Public Access Policy went into effect July 1, 2025. 

According to the NIH's overview and FAQ pages, this policy applies to "any manuscript accepted for publication in a journal, on or after July 1, 2025, that is the result of funding by NIH in whole or in part" and "requires that author accepted manuscripts accepted for publication in a journal, on or after July 1, 2025, to be submitted to PubMed Central upon acceptance for publication, for public availability without embargo upon the Official Date of Publication." 

For librarians interested in learning more about this policy, the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) released a free, self-paced course that walks you through:

• The basics of the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy
• The manuscript submission process
• How to track compliance
• Potential roles for librarians

You will need a free NNLM account to register. MLA members are eligible to receive 2 continuing education credits upon completion of the course.

Thanks for reading, and I hope everyone has a great day!