Scholarly Communications / Data Management Librarian
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Libraries, Lubbock, TX

Introduction
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Howdy SCC!

I am posting this hiring announcement on behalf of colleagues at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Driscoll Children's Hospital.

Best,
Kathy Carter

Medical Librarian, Driscoll Children's Hospital

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for Medical Librarian at Driscoll Children's Hospital. The Medical Librarian manages the medical library of Driscoll Children's Hospital (DCH). Although an employee of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, the Medical Librarian is contracted to work under the umbrella of DCH's Division of Medical Education. The Medical Librarian works with the DCH Director of Medical Education and others to ensure that the library provides top-quality information resources and 

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Hello,

I'd like to post the below job ad on the SCCMLA List. Please let me know what else is required.

Are you a library leader passionate about empowering health professionals to pioneer breakthroughs in medicine, nursing, and beyond? We are seeking a dynamic Unit Assistant Director – Reference Librarian who assists the Unit Associate Director and the Executive Director of Libraries in the library’s overall operations and provides leadership to staff. This role isn’t just about managing a campus library – it’s about curating a launchpad for evidence-based discoveries, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and bridging cutting-edge resources to the diverse 

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Greetings All!

The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) will host its Research Forum on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The committee is currently seeking proposals to present lightning talks that highlight research and practitioner projects related to science and technology librarianship. Registration for ALA Annual and STS membership is NOT required in order to present. 

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Hello SCC friends and colleagues,

The deadline for submissions for the April issue of the South Central Connection will be here before we know it! Please send your news items to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by Friday, March 27th.

Looking forward to everyone's submissions!

Best wishes,
The South Central Connection Editorial Team (Jamie Dougherty, Tara Malone, Shari Clifton) 

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📢 Now Accepting Applications: Evidence Synthesis Internship at Baylor University Libraries
Baylor University Libraries is pleased to offer an Evidence Synthesis Internship for current students or recent graduates in library and information science seeking advanced training in evidence synthesis methods.

This internship provides hands-on experience with systematic searching, protocol development, data management, and research support across a range of interdisciplinary evidence synthesis projects. Interns will collaborate closely with experienced librarians to develop practical, high value skills that strengthen their professional toolkit. 

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Good morning,
Join us for the 16th annual STEM Librarians South Conference 2026!
This online and in-person event brings together STEM Librarians and Information Professionals from across the United States to share ideas, current research, and best practices in library instruction, reference services, collection development, data management, digital scholarship, outreach, and more.
The conference will be held on November 9th and 10th, 2026. Monday, November 9th will feature in-person sessions at the Texas Medical Center Library in Houston, Texas. Tuesday, November 10th will be held virtually via Zoom.
See our LibGuide for more information and the registration link!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://libguides.library.tmc.edu/stemlib2026__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!7q869JfFygtsKfaCTRwSRJx3KtKGXCAVD0jaJJOVhaAgq3kA626WcnYLKOTvfK_T9ybFNfJh8ZnBIUDuGxnI47N-nQ1Y1MXPhQ$ [libguides[.]library[.]tmc[.]edu]> 

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Are you an early career librarian or LIS student interested in health sciences librarianship and looking to learn and connect with peers? Join us for the first Virtual Coffee Chat of 2026, hosted by the MCMLA Early Career Librarian Initiative! We're kicking off a series of monthly conversations, each featuring a fresh topic and space for open, informal discussion. Just bring yourself (and your favorite morning drink if you'd like). You do not need to be an MCMLA member to participate. 

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A roommate has been found! Thank you, SCC for always coming through!

melanie.

Howdy,

I am attending MLA this year but need to do it on a small budget. I figure, surely, I am not the only one who needs to do this.

If anyone is looking for or would be willing to have a quiet, easy going, low-maintenance, female roommate to save a little money, PLEASE reach out or just reply to me. (References upon request???) 

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Again, the emails:
Sara Ann Stinson - [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Alysha Sapp - [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Jill Whitfill - [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

David Duggar, MLIS, AHIP (he/him)
Head, Liaison Section Program
Librarian/Professor
LSUHS Library/Department of Medical Library Science
LSU Health Shreveport
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Office: 318-675-5472

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Libraries is hiring an Unit Associate Director<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=904016__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!774S3QzMuWaj6nqrhxMtCmBlTMOzMfA_3E8URRpQjiGSO9NRPgsUl66A_yBqrLyZHhJbOJtrTg9XcUakVKJB37m0Cd_ceMOYyXtu$ [sjobs[.]brassring[.]com]> in Odessa.

Unit Associate Director, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Odessa, TX

Description
Are you a visionary library leader passionate about empowering health professionals to pioneer breakthroughs in medicine, nursing, and beyond? At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), we’re seeking a dynamic Unit Associate Director to helm our vibrant Permian Basin Library Unit in Odessa. Nestled in the energy-rich Permian Basin, this role isn’t just about managing a library—it’s about curating a launchpad for evidence-based discoveries, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and bridging cutting-edge resources 

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Passing along this call for chapter proposals on behalf of my colleague, Meredith Solomon. Cross-posted — you may have multiple opportunities to consider this opportunity!
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We seek chapter proposals from library workers interested in investigating the unexplored concerns and challenges of slow librarianship. The slow food movement in Italy inspired the concept of slow librarianship, and it was initially articulated through the lens of white women academics. While there have been some critiques, this new volume aims to provide a collaborative platform for colleagues to identify and thoughtfully discuss, in more detail, its nuances, deeper intricacies, and wider implications. 

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Good morning-

Are you looking for a fun and exciting service opportunity in SCC? Do you
have any experience planning meetings or as a treasurer? This may be the
role for you!

*Lead Treasurer for the Joint SCC/MLA & MCMLA Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT
(Fall 2027)*

We are looking for someone with experience in budgeting, financial
oversight, or previous treasurer responsibilities who is willing to manage
meeting finances (with the support of the Conference Planning Committee)
and mentor a colleague through the process. 

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Sam Houston State University is hiring a Health Professions Librarian<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46351__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!8PD9_7Wx6HIvto8Rk14336TUwRZqkz-g-lI1U9GSM_oXkO3Qr8O-u3MdUY7tlDSfPAik-itNsCbENLN9aRfG_A$ [shsu[.]peopleadmin[.]com]> for our new building and programs on the Conroe Campus.
Reporting to the Director of Library Public Services, the Assistant Professor of Newton Gresham Library (Health Professions Librarian) will support the programs at our new Health Professions Building on the Conroe, Texas campus. This is a non-tenure track, 12-month faculty librarian position that provides professional information and instructional services to meet the teaching, learning, and research needs of students, faculty, and other affiliated users at the Health Professions Building (HPB) and College of Health Sciences (COHS).
Anticipated Subject Liaison 

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Good nutrition, combined with physical activity, can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and promote your overall health. This month the Advisory Group has selected three books to help ask questions about the food and nutrition information we digest from various sources including websites, streaming services, podcasts, advertisements, and friends & family. The best way to guard against questionable health products and services is to be an informed consumer. Let the NNLM Reading Club help get the conversation started. 

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