The leaders from the Southern Chapter warmly invite you to join us for our 75^th annual meeting in vibrant Nashville, Tennessee also known as Music City!

This year’s theme, “Discover the Rhythm of Medical Information in Music City,” celebrates the harmony between information, innovation, and the communities we serve. Just as music brings people together and tells powerful stories, health sciences librarians unite knowledge, technology, and compassion to empower teaching, learning, and patient care.

Our program will highlight how we, as information professionals, set the tempo for progress in our institutions tuning into evolving needs and striking the right chord in uncertain times.

We can’t wait to connect with you in Nashville, where the rhythm of librarianship takes center stage!

Position/Role	SC/MLA
Chapter Chair	Lisa Ennis
Past Chapter Chair	Christine Willis
Program/Conference Chair	Rachel Walden
Program/Conference Chair-Elect	David Peterson
Local Arrangements Committee	Heather Laferriere, Co-Chair  Jenny Mills, Co-Chair  Jenessa M. McElfresh
Professional Development/CE	Danielle Terrell
Hospital Librarians	Nicole Covone
Website	Pamela Herring  Valerie Vera
Treasurer	Tariq Rahaman
Research	April Hobbs
Fundraising	Lance Day
Vendor	Kayce Gill

For local arrangement questions, contact Jenny Mills.

For exhibits/sponsorship questions, contact Kayce Gill.

For registration questions, contact Pamela Herring and Valerie Vera.

For billing questions, contact Tariq Rahaman and Hannah Rogers.

For any other questions, contact Rachel Lane Walden.

The Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association (SC/MLA) holds professional conferences and meetings to enable its members to receive continuing education, build professional networks, and discover new products and services for professional use. To provide all participants—members and other attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers—the opportunity to benefit from the event, SC/MLA is committed to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, ethnicity, religion, or other group identity.

As an association, SC/MLA is strongly committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. Taken cumulatively, the values and beliefs delineated in SC/MLA policy describe conduct based on a firm belief in the value of civil discourse and the free exploration of competing ideas and concepts—with a fundamental respect for the rights, dignity, and value of all persons.

In the context of SC/MLA policy and the professional practices of librarianship, critical examination of beliefs and viewpoints does not, by itself, constitute hostile conduct or harassment. Similarly, use of sexual imagery or language in the context of a professional discussion might not constitute hostile conduct or harassment.

SC/MLA seeks to provide a meeting environment in which diverse participants may learn, network, and enjoy the company of colleagues in an environment of mutual human respect. We recognize a shared responsibility to create and hold that environment for the benefit of all. Some behaviors are, therefore, specifically prohibited:

• Harassment or intimidation based on race, religion, language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, appearance, or other group status
• Sexual harassment or intimidation, including unwelcome sexual attention, stalking (physical or virtual), or unsolicited physical contact
• Yelling at or threatening speakers (verbally or physically)

Speakers are asked to frame discussions as openly and inclusively as possible and to be aware of how language or images may be perceived by others. Participants may—and do—exercise the “law of two feet.” Exhibitors must follow all SC/MLA Exhibits rules and regulations and SC/MLA policies.

All participants are expected to observe these rules and behaviors in all meeting venues, including online venues, and meeting social events. Participants asked to stop hostile or harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Meeting participants seek to learn, network, and have fun. Please do so responsibly and with respect for the right of others to do likewise.

Please contact someone on the SC/MLA Executive Committee, including all elected and appointed officers and committee chairs, if you believe you have been harassed or that a harassment problem exists. All such reports will be directed immediately to the local arrangement chair(s) and/or SC/MLA Chapter Chair, who will determine and carry out the appropriate course of action, and who may consult with and engage MLA staff, leaders, and legal counsel as appropriate. Event security and/or local law enforcement may be involved as appropriate, based on the specific circumstances. A follow-up report will be made to individuals who report being harassed.

- Adapted with permission of the American Library Association