Call for Proposals

The SCC/MLA Program Committee invites you to saddle up and join us in the "City of Cowboys and Culture" for our 2026 Annual Meeting! This year, we are celebrating Cowtown Connections, the powerful ways we bridge gaps through community engagement, celebrate our unique institutional cultures, and build lasting professional collaborations.

A library’s strength comes from the collective expertise of the entire team. We welcome and encourage colleagues across all concentrations and roles in the library to submit a proposal. Whether your work is in Access Services & Circulation, Archives & Collections, Outreach & Engagement, Reference & Research, or Technical Services & Discovery, we want to hear from you. Together, we build community, honor culture, and advance collaboration – core to the spirit of Cowtown Connections.

We want to hear how you are fostering connections in your stretch of the range!

Ways to Share Your Expertise

We are looking for engaging sessions that highlight innovation across all library departments:

• Papers: Present your projects or findings (15 min presentation + 5 min Q&A).
• Lightning Talks: Share a high-impact idea or "quick win" (5 min total).
• Poster Presentations: Showcase your work visually and network with colleagues.
• Roundtables: Lead a collaborative discussion on a shared challenge or trend.

Submission Details

• Deadline for Submissions: July 10, 2026
• Acceptance Notification: August 14, 2026

Ready to share your story? 

Submit Your Proposal

Specific presentation instructions will be communicated shortly after acceptance is confirmed via email.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding your submission, please reach out to us at: leblake@uams.edu 

We look forward to seeing the incredible work you are doing and celebrating our shared connections in Fort Worth this October!