South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association
Fostering the Art and Science of Health Sciences Library Service
Committees 2016-2017
Unless otherwise noted, committee members serve two-year terms, which run from the annual meeting to the next annual meeting (October to October).
Awards & Scholarships
Administers the various awards and scholarships funded by SCC/MLA to recognize and encourage professional excellence among its members and potential members.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Debbie Sibley, Chair |
LA |
2015-2017 |
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Julie Esparza |
LA |
2015-2017 |
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Anne Howard |
TX |
2016-2018 |
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Tara Malone |
OK |
2016-2018 |
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Sarah Knox Morley |
NM |
2016-2018 |
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Margaret Peloquin |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Jodi Philbrick |
TX |
2016-2018 |
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Dede Rios |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Daniel Burgard, MLA Chapter Council Representative |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Bylaws
Maintains the SCC/MLA Bylaws in accordance with those of MLA, proposes revisions when necessary, and holds bylaws revision elections in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Bylaws.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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David Duggar, Chair |
LA |
2015-2017 |
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James Donovan |
OK |
2015-2017 |
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Linné Girouard, Parliamentarian |
TX |
ex officio |
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Dena Fracolli Hanson, HLIS Bylaws Committee |
TX |
ex officio |
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Mori Lou Higa |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Catherine Mooney |
LA |
2016-2018 |
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Christina Seeger |
TX |
2016-2018 |
|
Montie' Dobbins, President-Elect |
LA |
Board Liaison |
Communications
Facilitates communication between the various individuals responsible for the Chapter’s internal and external communications.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Toni Hoberecht, Member-at-Large, Chair |
OK |
2014-2017 |
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Marlene Bishop, Newsletter Co-editor |
LA |
ex officio |
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Daniel Burgard, MLA Chapter Council Representative |
TX |
ex officio |
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Jon Crossno, Database Manager |
TX |
ex officio |
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David Duggar, MLA Chapter Council Representative Alternate |
LA |
ex officio |
|
Jean Hillyer, Membership Committee Chair |
TX |
ex officio |
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Brian Leaf, Member-at-Large |
TX |
2016-2018 |
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Philip Montgomery, SCC Archivist |
TX |
ex officio |
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Jacob Nash, Survey Liaison |
NM |
ex officio |
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Keith Pickett, Webmaster |
LA |
ex officio |
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Lorraine Sheldon, Newsletter Co-editor |
TX |
ex officio |
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Joy Summers-Ables, Listserv Manager |
OK |
ex officio |
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Michele Whitehead, President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Continuing Education
Evaluates the continuing education needs of SCC/MLA members and provides courses to meet those needs.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
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Jacob Nash, Chair |
NM |
2015-2017 |
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Sheila Ross Henderson |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Sarah Miles, NN/LM SCR Liaison |
TX |
ex officio |
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Katie Prentice |
OK |
2015-2017 |
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Joanne Romano |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Joy Russell |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Alysha Sapp |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Julie Schiavo |
LA |
2015-2017 |
| Susan Steelman | AR | 2016-2018 |
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Porcia Vaughn, Past Chair |
TX |
2014-2017 |
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Michele Whitehead, President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Credentialing
Promotes the MLA credentialing program in the Chapter and assists members in preparing for the program.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Steven E. Self, Chair |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Marilyn Goff |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Ingrid C. Hendrix |
NM |
2015-2017 |
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Peace Ossom Williamson |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Mary Nelson Peters |
TX |
2016-2018 |
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Jamie Furrh Quinn |
TX |
2016-2018 |
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Stephanie Shippey |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Maureen "Molly" Knapp, Immediate Past President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Finance
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Executive Board regarding all matters relating to the budget.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Maureen "Molly" Knapp, Chair, Immediate Past President |
TX |
ex officio |
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Jon Crossno, Treasurer |
TX |
ex officio |
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Montie' Dobbins, President-Elect |
LA |
ex officio |
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Dawn Field, Past Treasurer |
TX |
ex officio |
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Stephanie Fulton, Member-at-Large |
TX |
2016-2018 |
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Linné Girouard, Member-at-Large |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Joy Russell, HLIS Treasurer |
TX |
ex officio |
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Michele Whitehead, President |
TX |
ex officio |
Fund Raising
Conducts fund raising activities and coordinates the SCC fund raising activities of other committees and sections so that duplication of efforts shall be minimized.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Destiny Carter, Chair |
AR |
2016-2017 |
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Tara Atkins |
TX |
2016-2018 |
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Barbara Cosart |
TX |
2016-2018 |
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Alice J. Jaggers |
AR |
2016-2018 |
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Emily Johnson |
TX |
2016-2018 |
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April Schweikhard |
OK |
2016-2018 |
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Beatriz Varman |
TX |
2016-2018 |
| Deidra Woodson | LA | 2016-2018 |
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Jon Crossno, Treasurer |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Governmental Relations
Identifies and maintains a legislative network within the region, alerts members to legislative matters of importance to the library community, and promotes development of workshops or continuing education courses designed to enhance the legislative awareness of SCC/MLA members.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Daniel Burgard, Chair |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Kathleen V. "Kathy" Carter |
TX |
2015-2017 |
|
Paula Craig |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Lauren Wojcik, Secretary |
TX |
Board Liaison |
History
Establishes a mechanism for periodically updating the Chapter history; places photos of historical interest on the SCC/MLA Web site; conducts oral histories of the Chapter’s most prominent members; establishes an efficient and effective method for securing preserving, and organizing the Chapter’s archival materials; and finds a safe home for the SCC/MLA archives.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Jennifer Lloyd, Chair |
LA |
2015-2017 |
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Kathy Broyles, Member-at-Large |
TX |
2016-2018 |
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Becky McKay Johnson, Past Secretary |
TX |
ex officio |
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Philip Montgomery, Archivist |
TX |
ex officio |
|
Lauren Wojcik, Secretary |
TX |
ex officio |
|
Maureen "Molly" Knapp, Past President |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Local Arrangements
Secures a hotel for the annual meeting, provides hospitality, promotes the meeting through publicity, prepares registration packets, registers members attending, and plans all social events. [An asterisk (*) denotes SCC/MLA membership.]
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Name |
State |
Term |
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*Holly Shipp Buchanan, Co-Chair and Program Co-Chair |
NM |
2016-2017 |
| *Jacob Nash, Co-Chair and Continuing Education Chair | NM | 2016-2017 |
| *Sarah Ann "Sally" Bowler-Hill | NM | 2016-2017 |
| *Patricia Bradley | NM | 2016-2017 |
|
Jon Eldredge |
NM |
2016-2017 |
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*Robyn Gleasner |
NM |
2016-2017 |
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*Michelle Green |
NM |
2016-2017 |
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*Gale G. Hannigan |
NM |
2016-2017 |
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*Ingrid C. Hendrix |
NM |
2016-2017 |
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Laura Hall |
NM |
2016-2017 |
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*Karen McElfresh |
NM |
2016-2017 |
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*Sarah Knox Morley |
NM |
2016-2017 |
| Stuart Nelson | NM | 2016-2017 |
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Amanda Okandan |
NM |
2016-2017 |
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*Steve Stockdale |
NM |
2016-2017 |
| *Michele Whitehead, Program Co-Chair | TX | 2016-2017 |
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*Montie' Dobbins, President-Elect |
LA |
Board Liaison |
Membership
Recruits new members for the Chapter, maintains a current and accurate membership list, and provides information on all matters relating to membership.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
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Jean Hillyer, Chair, MLA Membership Committee Representative |
TX |
2014-2017 |
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Albi Calman |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Jon Crossno, Database Manager |
TX |
ex officio |
|
Dixie A. Jones |
LA |
2016-2018 |
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Brian Lewin |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Tara Malone |
OK |
2015-2017 |
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Alyssa Peterson |
OK |
2016-2018 |
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Barbara D. Reilly |
LA |
2015-2017 |
| Karen Vargas |
TX |
2015-2017 |
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Jon Crossno, Treasurer |
TX |
Board Liaison |
Nominating
Selects a slate of two candidates for each prescribed office and prepares, distributes, collects, and counts the ballots.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Maureen "Molly" Knapp, Past President, Chair |
TX |
2016-2017 |
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Rachel Helbing |
TX |
2016-2017 |
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Sheila Ross Henderson |
TX |
2016-2017 |
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Michelle Malizia Catalano |
TX |
2016-2017 |
|
Karen McElfresh |
NM |
2016-2017 |
|
Stephanie Shippey |
TX |
2016-2017 |
Program
Studies and evaluates the needs of the members and plans an annual meeting program to meet those identified needs.
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Name |
State |
Term |
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Holly Shipp Buchanan, Co-Chair and Local Arrangements Co-Chair |
NM |
2016-2017 |
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Michele Whitehead, Co-Chair |
TX |
2016-2017 |
| Joyce McFadden, HLIS President-Elect | TX | 2016-2017 |
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Jacob Nash, Continuing Education Chair and Local Arrangements Co-Chair |
NM |
2016-2017 |
Research
Promotes interest in research among SCC/MLA members, fosters research‐related skills of SCC/MLA members, and promotes research activities in the Chapter.
|
Name |
State |
Term |
|
Tim Kenny, Chair |
TX |
2015-2017 |
|
Marlene Bishop |
LA |
2015-2017 |
| Owen Ellard |
TX |
2016-2018 |
| Michelle Farabough |
OK |
2016-2018 |
|
Kelsey Claire Hensler |
TX |
2015-2017 |
|
Susan Steelman |
AR |
2015-2017 |
| Wyoma vanDuinkerken |
TX |
2016-2018 |
|
Maureen "Molly" Knapp, Past President |
TX |
Board Liaison |