The SCC/MLA 2026 Silent Auction Submission Form is Live!

Good afternoon!

The Fund Raising Committee is thrilled to announce the submission form for donations to the SCC/MLA 2026 Silent Auction is now live.

Please use the following link: SCC/MLA 2026 Silent Auction Submission Form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep2hm6KNjIrpZGHUKJMkh71TPj1j5cJI-_xEJYMnv1JLcKsQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!_bI-FujvVtWglPhPyManoXTaT4G3Y_rnjYO_5bQ8XGvyMOMsyqpXvJsoYdWpdtMs_9J6UKhmMnBOBL0ZlCGO3i1Myo9jUg$ [docs[.]google[.]com]>

For some donation ideas please consider:

1. Armadillo-themed items - Our chapter mascot is always a hit: décor, jewelry, toys, stickers, you name it.
2. Handcrafted items - Scarves, shawls, wraps, mittens, hats, needlework, crocheted creatures, paintings, photographs, jewelry, and other creative works.
3. Seasonal and holiday items - Gifts or decorations for any holiday, 

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Good afternoon!

The ICC is hosting a conference share on the 2026 European Association for Health Information and Libraries Conference with the Taiwan Medical Library Association next Tuesday. We would be grateful if you could forward to your chapter listservs. Thank you for your consideration and support!

Below is the blurb:

Subject: Join the MLA International Cooperation Caucus and the Taiwan Medical Library Association for an EAHIL Conference share 

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Howdy, Armadillos!
You can stop holding your breath...it's time to make plans for SCC/MLA 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sccmla.org/Meetings/2026__;!!MznTZTSvDXGV0Co!A60u9YphCI7_zMWM6DirjQLIsOSigBCz-kHyLxSW1oSyR2bhnnoLPLRt_iW1lNZ0_eEfXlTQc0bGA4DrPOM7k2LnvhuDFfqTAtxsZA$>! We're excited to announce that the SCC/MLA 2026 Annual Meeting website is now live, registration is open<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sccmla.org/Meetings/2026/registration__;!!MznTZTSvDXGV0Co!A60u9YphCI7_zMWM6DirjQLIsOSigBCz-kHyLxSW1oSyR2bhnnoLPLRt_iW1lNZ0_eEfXlTQc0bGA4DrPOM7k2LnvhuDFfqXgeil_Q$>, and student opportunities<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/sccmla.org/Meetings/2026/registration/student__;!!MznTZTSvDXGV0Co!A60u9YphCI7_zMWM6DirjQLIsOSigBCz-kHyLxSW1oSyR2bhnnoLPLRt_iW1lNZ0_eEfXlTQc0bGA4DrPOM7k2LnvhuDFfqtqzC0GQ$> are available.

Join us October 16-20, 2026, as colleagues from across the South Central region gather to learn, connect, and collaborate in one of Texas's most welcoming cities. 

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Howdy, Armadillos!
You can stop holding your breath...it's time to make plans for SCC/MLA 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sccmla.org/Meetings/2026__;!!MznTZTSvDXGV0Co!A60u9YphCI7_zMWM6DirjQLIsOSigBCz-kHyLxSW1oSyR2bhnnoLPLRt_iW1lNZ0_eEfXlTQc0bGA4DrPOM7k2LnvhuDFfqTAtxsZA$>! We're excited to announce that the SCC/MLA 2026 Annual Meeting website is now live, registration is open<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sccmla.org/Meetings/2026/registration__;!!MznTZTSvDXGV0Co!A60u9YphCI7_zMWM6DirjQLIsOSigBCz-kHyLxSW1oSyR2bhnnoLPLRt_iW1lNZ0_eEfXlTQc0bGA4DrPOM7k2LnvhuDFfqXgeil_Q$>, and student opportunities<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sccmla.org/Meetings/2026/registration/student__;!!MznTZTSvDXGV0Co!A60u9YphCI7_zMWM6DirjQLIsOSigBCz-kHyLxSW1oSyR2bhnnoLPLRt_iW1lNZ0_eEfXlTQc0bGA4DrPOM7k2LnvhuDFfqtqzC0GQ$> are available.

Join us October 16-20, 2026, as colleagues from across the South Central region gather to learn, connect, and collaborate in one of Texas's most welcoming cities. 

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Hello SCC friends and colleagues,
So far, we've received limited submissions for the upcoming newsletter. Since this is our pre-meeting issue, information related to October's annual meeting in Fort Worth is particularly relevant; please send news items to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by August 19th!
Thanks!
The South Central Connection Editorial Team (Jamie Dougherty, Tara Malone, Phill Jo, Shari Clifton)

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite chapter contributions for an upcoming edited volume to be published with the Association of College and Research Libraries, entitled: Research Intelligence in Academic Libraries: Enhancing Institutional Impact and Output. This volume will address the broad range of options available for building an in-depth picture of the impact of individual researchers, departments, and institutions, and for adding to and enhancing that impact. 

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2026 SCC/MLA Silent Auction — Call for Donations
Good afternoon!
In just over two months, the biggest shindig west of the Mississippi is coming to Cowtown: the 2026 SCC/MLA Annual Meeting in Fort Worth!
That means Community, Culture, and Collaboration — plus making memories, reconnecting with old friends, meeting new ones, enjoying great food, learning from contributed papers and posters, and helping pave the way for future librarians.
One important way SCC supports those who come next — or are newly arriving now — is through fundraising for SCC awards and scholarships, including travel funds for students and continuing education 

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Hello!

I am forwarding this information on behalf of the MLA-HLC Executive Board. If you are a hospital-based librarian or interested in library services within a hospital setting, please join us on Monday, August 10. You do not have to be an MLA member or a member of the caucus to attend, but we will be discussing MLA's strategic priorities. 

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Howdy, Armadillos!

The nomination forms for the Distinguished Service Award<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.sccmla.org/dsa__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!8A1Hlhdd-n_H84jUcre7j5KVNDtpXizfdn48W6xGyYiyQvW2702Z30PysqpvBNBrPK8ksk64wIdTfj9atIEBT3DC1Ranj6Bx7Ujc8tY$ [sccmla[.]org]> and Librarian of the Year<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.sccmla.org/loyaward__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!8A1Hlhdd-n_H84jUcre7j5KVNDtpXizfdn48W6xGyYiyQvW2702Z30PysqpvBNBrPK8ksk64wIdTfj9atIEBT3DC1Ranj6BxC0SwRqk$ [sccmla[.]org]> award are now open! If you have a deserving librarian in your life and would like to have them recognized within SCC for all of their hard work and dedication to the profession and SCC/MLA, please submit a nomination! 

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Howdy Armadillos!

I’m sending this on behalf of my colleague, Annabelle Nunez, Director of the Health Sciences Library at the University of Arizona.

Best, Emme

From: Nuñez, Annabelle V - (anunez) <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 3:06 PM
To: Lopez, Emme <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job Opportunity: University of AZ HSL, Assistant Director

The University of Arizona Libraries (UAL) welcomes applications for the Assistant Director position at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Library (UAHSL). The Assistant Director will be appointed to a continuing-status track, academic
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