The University of Utah Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library serves as the Regional Medical Library (RML) for Region 4, which provides programs, services, and dedicated support for NNLM Members in Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
The University of Utah is proud of our partnership with:
- University of Arizona, host of our Communication and Assessment Specialist
- University of Colorado, host of our Community Based Health Organization Specialist and primary point of contact for Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico
- University of Wyoming, host our Public Health Specialist and primary point of contact for North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
For member services and DOCLINE questions, contact Suzanne Sawyer. For media and communication inquiries, contact Lauren Wittek.
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R4 Connections Webinar Series
Designing and Implementing a Statewide Subsidized Article Delivery Service
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MT
Length: 60 minutes
Description: Access to subscription-based biomedical literature remains a significant barrier for physicians practicing outside academic health systems, particularly in rural and under-resourced communities. This session will present the design, implementation, and first-year outcomes of a statewide subsidized article delivery service developed to eliminate paywall barriers and support evidence-based practice.
Participants will learn how a customized PubMed interface, strategic partnerships with licensing agencies and professional associations, and grant-funded article fulfillment combined to create a seamless, zero-cost experience for clinicians. The session will review outreach strategies, enrollment growth, article usage data, cost considerations, vendor management, and sustainability planning. Attendees will gain practical insights into building a scalable, replicable model that extends library services beyond institutional boundaries and advances equitable access to clinical information. Please note: This session will not be recorded.
Guest Speaker: Christy Jarvis, University of Utah
Registration is required. Recordings of past sessions are available on our YouTube playlist.
Region 4 Available Funds
Eligible members are encouraged to take advantage of:
- Professional Development Award - Applications accepted and awarded on a rolling basis until the February 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm MT deadline or when the funds are depleted.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact John Bramble or your state point of contact:
- Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico – Dana Abbey
- Idaho, Montana, Utah – George Strawley
- North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming – David Brown
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Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
10 N 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
United States