This year’s theme, “Strike While the Iron is Hot: Forging Ideas, Connections, and Community,” encourages us to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and support one another in the evolving landscape of medical librarianship and health information services. Whether reconnecting with colleagues or building new relationships, attendees will benefit from the exchange of practical insights and collaborative learning.

Requirements for Accepted Proposals

For accepted papers, posters, and lightning talks, the following materials are due through this form by September 4, 2026:

• Unblinded abstract
• Presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint slides, poster PDF)
• Pre-recorded presentation (YouTube embed code)

Instructions for Obtaining YouTube Embed Code from PowerPoint Recording

• First, record your presentation in PowerPoint.
• Export PowerPoint video as MP4 (use recorded timings and narrations) and upload to YouTube.

• Get embed code (click ‘Share’ under video to find embed code)
• We want the embed code that starts with: <iframe width=
• We do not want the URL that starts with: https://youtu.be/

Annual Meeting Presentation Awards

Eight presentations will be selected for Annual Meeting Presentation Awards. The winners will be announced at the SC/MLA Annual Meeting business meeting, on the SoChap-Listserv, and in Southern Expressions.

Questions

For additional information, please contact the SC/MLA Research Committee Chair, Emily Brennan (brennane@musc.edu).