R4 Connections: Designing and Implementing a Statewide Subsidized Article Delivery Service

Posted by liaison on February 25th, 2026 Posted in: All Members, Webinars and Courses

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Join us next month for our upcoming R4 Connections webinar! For many physicians practicing outside academic health systems, especially those in rural communities, subscription paywalls remain a persistent barrier to evidence-based care. Our guest speaker, Christy Jarvis, will share how University of Utah is driving an innovative approach to expanding access to biomedical literature for clinicians. Please note: This session will not be recorded. 

• Date and Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MT
• Session Length: 60 minutes
• Guest Speakers: Christy Jarvis, University of Utah
• Description: Access to subscription-based biomedical literature remains a significant barrier for physicians practicing outside academic health systems, particularly in rural and underserved 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.

This session is free and open to all. However, registration is required to attend. Please note: You must be a NNLM member to register (it’s free!). Please reach out to us at region4@nnlm.gov with any questions you may have.