Staff Bio

Lauren Wittek

Communication Specialist, Region 4

As the NNLM Region 4 Communication Specialist, I focus on leading Region 4’s bi-directional communication strategy. I have an MLIS from the University of Washington and a BS in Marketing from the University of Maryland.

Classes I Teach

Event Title Summary
Course 4: Building Successful Collaborations with the Communities: Grassroots Leadership (October 11- October 24, 2024) This 2-week online course uses the knowledge and tools presented in previous courses of the series, and explores the process to construct a framework for a community development initiative and the role of librarians in grassroots leadership activism.
R4 Connections: A World on the Move: Global Health Equity in the Context of Migration This one-hour webinar will examine the relationship between health and migration.
R4 Connections: The Power of Mental Health First Aid This one-hour session will explore the benefits and applications of Mental Health First Aid training.
R4 Connections. Understanding and Using Generative AI: For Health Science Librarians Please note: This webinar is restricted to individuals in Region 4 (AZ, ID, CO, MT, NM, ND, SD, UT, WY). This 75-minute session is a preview for the upcoming six-week online course on generative AI for health science librarians.
Understanding & Using Generative AI: A Course for Health Science Librarians This six-week asynchronous course provides hands-on experience with generative AI models for education, with specific applications to health sciences

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