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 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.
Looking for assistance? Browse our staff directory to find contact information, and get to know the RML staff by reading their personal bios.
Member organizations are eligible for benefits and services, including: NNLM funding, access to training, partnership opportunities, free educational and printed materials, NLM Traveling Exhibitions, and institutional recognition as a Network Member.
Browse NNLM's upcoming training opportunities, course catalog, and recordings of past webinars.
R4 Connections Webinar Series
The Role of Libraries in an Aging Society: A Social Justice Imperative
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. MT
Guest speaker: Dr. Joseph Winberry, UNC School of Information and Library Science
Social justice is a concept which has become increasingly prominent in library research and practice. However, one population whose needs are still rarely discussed as being a social justice imperative are those of older adults. This is surprising given the growing number of challenges many older people face including ageism, elder abuse, and intersectional discrimination for being both older and a member of another marginalized population. In response to these realities, the presenter will share examples of his research at the intersection of libraries, older adults, and social justice. These recommendations broadly examine what role the library should take in an aging society and considers how differing combinations of people, information, and elder justice can transform or diminish the library's role in the 21st century.
Registration is required. Unable to join us live? Register anyways and you will receive the recording after the event.
Recordings of previous webinars are available on our YouTube playlist.
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NNLM Region 4 Available Funds
Year 5 (2025-2026) Funding applications are now open - Applications due November 15, 2024
Eligible members are encouraged to take advantage of:
- Technology Improvement Projects (<$10K) for Year 5 (2025-2026) - Must take place between June 2025 and April 2026
- Engagement & Outreach Award (<$10K) for Year 5 (2025-2026) - Must take place between June 2025 and April 2026
- Engagement & Outreach Award (<$25K) for Year 5 (2025-2026) - Must take place between June 2025 and April 2026
- Professional Development Awards ($2.5K) for Year 5 - Must take place between June 2025 and April 2026
- Professional Development Awards ($2.5K) for Year 4 - Must take place between June 2024 and April 2025
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