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South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association Annual Meeting 2026

The South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association gathers medical librarians and educators across five days in Fort Worth under the theme 'Cowtown Connections,' emphasizing community, culture, and collaboration.

Downtown Fort Worth Hilton, Fort Worth, TX

Dates
October 16–20, 2026
Venue
Downtown Fort Worth Hilton, Fort Worth, TX
Price
Member $295–$395, Non-Member $390–$490

TL;DR

  • The 2026 Annual Meeting runs October 16–20 at the Downtown Fort Worth Hilton in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Registration costs $295–$395 for members (early bird to late) and $390–$490 for non-members.
  • The event connects medical library professionals, educators, and students under the theme 'Cowtown Connections,' emphasizing community, culture, and collaboration.

Source: sccmla.org/Meetings/2026

About

The South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association hosts an annual meeting for medical library professionals, educators, and students across the south-central United States. The 2026 edition is co-hosted by Library and Health Literacy Services at Cook Children's Health Care System and Gibson D. Lewis Library at UNT Health. The meeting theme, 'Cowtown Connections,' emphasizes community, culture, and collaboration in medical librarianship.

Who you'll find in the room

Medical Library Professionals

Experienced librarians working in medical and health sciences libraries.

Educators

Faculty and instructors in medical library and information science fields.

Students

Graduate and undergraduate students in medical library and health sciences information programs.

Featured speakers

1 listed

Lindsay Blake

2026 SCC/MLA President

Venue & travel

Venue

Downtown Fort Worth Hilton,

Questions people ask

11 answered

The 2026 Annual Meeting runs October 16–20, 2026.

The meeting is held at the Downtown Fort Worth Hilton in Fort Worth, Texas.

Member registration ranges from $295 (early bird) to $395 (late). Non-member registration ranges from $390 to $490. Inclusive tiers add $60 per registration level for the HCS Luncheon ticket.

Medical library professionals, educators, and students attend the meeting.

The theme is 'Cowtown Connections,' emphasizing community, culture, and collaboration in medical librarianship.

Early bird registration closes September 11. Regular registration closes October 2. Late registration closes October 20.

Inclusive registration includes a ticket to the HCS Luncheon, while Standard registration does not.

Lindsay Blake serves as the 2026 SCC/MLA President.

The meeting runs for five days, from October 16–20.

Annual professional chapter meetings offer networking, professional development, and connection with colleagues in your field.

Most professional conferences expect business casual to business attire.

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