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• Research Chats 2025-26

  • Start
    Friday, September 26, 2025
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  • End
    Friday, May 29, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Teams

  The Research Chats are scheduled for 2025-26. We hope you join us for these informal discussions to share ideas and get feedback.  

  Topic: Writing a Grant Proposal and Developing a Budget

  Discussion lead: Research Committee Members

  Date & Time: Friday, Sept 26, 2025 @ 11am PT/11am MT

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  Date & Time: Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 11am PT/11am AZ Time

  
  

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  Date & Time: Friday, Feb 27, 2026 @ 11am PT/12pm AZ Time

  
  

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  Date & Time: Friday, March 27, 2026 @ 11am PT/11am AZ Time

  
  

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  Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 2026 @ 11am PT/11am AZ Time

  
  

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  Date & Time: Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 11am PT/11am AZ Time

  Contact Amy Nadell Amy.Nadell@bannerhealth.com with questions

  
  

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• October Social - Newport Beach

  • When
    Thursday, October 16, 2025
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    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Newport Beach Public Library/Muldoon’s Irish Pub

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  This National Medical Librarians Month, join your MLGSCA colleagues for a social event in your area!

  Newport Beach 

  October 16th, 4-7pm 

  Tour of the Newport Beach Public Library (4-5) followed by happy hour (5-7) at Muldoon’s Irish Pub 202 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach CA 92660 (9-minute walk and 3-minute drive from NBPL) 

  Please register so we have a general headcount for the venue.

  Contact Becca Gates with questions.

  
  

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• October Social - Tucson

  • When
    Thursday, October 16, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Trident Pizza Pub

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  This National Medical Librarians Month, join your MLGSCA colleagues for a social event in your area!

  Tucson 

  October 16^th, 5-7 pm 

  Join us for happy hour at Trident Pizza Pub, 446 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. Close to campus in a small shopping center with plenty of parking. At the corner of Campbell Ave. and 6^th St. 

  Please register so we have a general headcount for the venue.

  Contact Angela Murrell with questions.

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• Exhibitor Registration for MLGSCA/NCNMLG Joint Meeting 2026

  • Start
    Friday, January 16, 2026
  • End
    Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • Location
    Palace Station Hotel & Casino, 2411 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
  • Spaces left
    1

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  All In: Betting on the Future of Medical Libraries

  The Medical Library Group of Southern California & Arizona (MLGSCA) and Northern California & Nevada Medical Library Group (NCNMLG) will be holding our 2026 Joint Meeting on January 16 - 18 at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The theme of the meeting is, “All In: Betting on the Future of Medical Libraries."

  Exhibitor Registration

  • Early bird: $2,000 USD
  • After July 15: $2,500 USD

  Exhibitor registration includes attendance for 2 representatives and a table. Tables will be set up in an exhibitor hall where meals and snack breaks are held to ensure high foot traffic. Tables will have power strips upon request and guest Wi-Fi will be available. Exhibitor logos will be displayed on the conference website.

  Exhibitor speaking and event sponsorship opportunities are available! Upon registration, our event co-chairs will contact you about more details on these opportunities.

  For additional information on exhibitor-related questions about this event, please contact our Exhibitor Co-Chairs Sarah McClung (sarah.mcclung@ucsf.edu) and Zemirah Ngow (zngow@ucsd.edu).

  More details to follow on our website! 

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• Exhibitor Sponsorships for MLGSCA/NCNMLG Joint Meeting 2026

  • Start
    Friday, January 16, 2026
  • End
    Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • Location
    Palace Station Hotel & Casino, 2411 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102

  Register

  All In: Betting on the Future of Medical Libraries

  The Medical Library Group of Southern California & Arizona (MLGSCA) and Northern California & Nevada Medical Library Group (NCNMLG) will be holding our 2026 Joint Meeting on January 16 - 18 at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The theme of the meeting is, “All In: Betting on the Future of Medical Libraries."

  Sponsorship opportunities are as follows:

  Meal Sponsorships

  Meal sponsorships will include signage and the sponsor's name on conference materials.

  • Breakfast: $1,500 USD (2 opportunities)

  Coffee and continental breakfast for all attendees.

  • Sunrise breakfast session: $4,000 USD (2 opportunities)

  Hot breakfast for invited attendees and 1-hour opportunity to speak or showcase a product.

  • Snack breaks: $750 USD (4 opportunities)
  • Lunch: $3,000 USD (2 opportunities)

  AI Lightning Talks

  • Day 1: $2,000 USD (5 opportunities)

  10-minute exhibitor lightning talks on Day 1 (Saturday, January 17) between 10:30 and 11:30 AM. There are no competing programming at this time. The focus of the talk should be on artificial intelligence (AI) tools, publications, and/or initiatives your company currently offers or is planning to offer in the near future.

  Wi-Fi and A/V Sponsorships

  • $1,000 USD (unlimited opportunities)

  Exhibitors who contribute to the cost of Wi-Fi and A/V will have their company name on signage and conference materials.

  For additional information on exhibitor-related questions about this event, please contact our Exhibitor Co-Chairs Sarah McClung (sarah.mcclung@ucsf.edu) and Zemirah Ngow (zngow@ucsd.edu).

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• Registration for MLGSCA/NCNMLG Joint Meeting 2026 (w/CE)

  • Start
    Friday, January 16, 2026
  • End
    Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • Location
    Palace Station Hotel & Casino, 2411 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
  • Registered
    13 registrants

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  All In: Betting on the Future of Medical Libraries

  The Medical Library Group of Southern California & Arizona (MLGSCA) and Northern California & Nevada Medical Library Group (NCNMLG) invite you to attend the 2026 Joint Meeting on January 16 - 18, 2026, at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The theme of the meeting is, “All In: Betting on the Future of Medical Libraries."

  Member Registration Fee

  Must be a MLGSCA or NCNMLG member. 

  • Early bird: $200 USD
  • After Dec. 5: $250 USD

  Non-Member Registration Fee

  • Early bird: $250 USD
  • After Dec. 5: $300 USD

  Student Registration Fee

  Must include name of MLS program and graduation year upon registration.

  • Flat rate: $100 USD 

  The registration fee includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18.  If staying at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino, a block of rooms are available at a discount until December 17.  For more details visit the Hotel Information page. 

  Continuing Education Courses

  All CE courses are held on Friday, January 16. Member and student price is $35 for 1 CE or $50 for both; Non-member price is $50 for 1 CE or $80 for both.

  Course Title	MLA CE Credit	Instructors	Time
  The Joy of Project Management! Managing All Projects, Large and Small	3	Janet Crum and Elisa Cortez	11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Cultural Humility in Libraries	3	Shannon D. Jones and Beverly Murphy	2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

  The last day to register for the Joint Meeting is January 12, 2026. 

  We look forward to seeing you there!

  Note: Cancelling a registration for a full refund is permitted up until December 5.  After December 5, only the cost of CEs will be refunded. If experiencing financial hardship, please contact the Registration Committee Co-Chairs: Katie Hoskins (khoskins@touro.edu) and Sondhaya McGowan (mcgowan.sunny@scrippshealth.org).

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