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
Understanding and Using Generative AI: For Health Science Librarians
Date and Time: November 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT/11:00 AM MT/12:00 PM CT/1:00 PM ET
Guest Speaker: Nicole Hennig, University of Arizona Libraries
Description: This webinar is a preview of an upcoming six-week online course on generative AI for health science librarians. Each module of the course will be introduced, with samples from the video lectures. Topics include understanding the technology behind generative AI, prompting for large language models, capabilities of multimedia generation (images, video, music, speech), and more. In addition to previewing course content, questions will be answered about formats, assignments, readings, and suggested time needed per week to complete the course. Please note: This webinar is restricted to individuals in Region 4.
Registration is required. Unable to join us live? Register anyway 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