MLA created the NMLM observance to raise awareness of the important role of the health information professional. Patients and those in the health care community need the specialized services that medical librarians provide now more than ever before.

Feel free to use the camera-ready art of this year's poster (or any of previous years' poster images below) to create promotional materials for this October or throughout the year to publicize your skills ands boost your library's visibility so those in your community and institution know where to turn for quality health information. Use this year's poster image as inspiration for your own "Ben Franklin" or colonial-themed NMLM celebration.