EMIERT (Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table)

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  • To serve as a source of information on recommended ethnic collections, services, and programs.
  • To organize task forces, institutes, and workshops to carry out the functions of the Round Table as defined in the petition.
  • To develop for Annual conferences forums and symposia programs that deal with the key issues of ethnicity and librarianship.
  • To maintain a liaison with the Office of Library Outreach Services and cooperate with other ALA units, including the caucuses in joint projects for the betterment of outreach services.
  • To disseminate the work of the Round Table through a program of publications

Learn more about EMIERT on the ALA website.

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2023 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award!

  • 1.  2023 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award!

    Posted Apr 03, 2023 09:46 PM
    The ALSC Programs and Services Recognition Committee is now accepting applications for the 2023 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award! This award was established with funding from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, in honor of Maureen Hayes, to bring together children and nationally recognized authors/illustrators by funding up to $4000 for an author/illustrator visit to a library. Applications and supporting materials, including an itemized budget and the required signature form, are due by April 28, 2023. Please visit: 


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    Joanna Ward
    Children's Librarian
    LA County Library
    She/Her/Hers
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