Association of Jewish Libraries events at ALA Annual Conference

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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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Emily Bergman

Posted Jun 14, 2023 12:56 PM

A Novel Idea: Jewish Identity in Genre Fiction

Sunday, June 25, 2023

10:30–11:30 am CT

in person at ALA Chicago (McCormick Place, W183b)

The AJL President's Program, A Novel Idea: Jewish Identity in Genre Fiction, is co-sponsored by AJL and the Ethnic and Multicultural Exchange Round Table (EMIERT). This moderated panel of authors from four different genres-fantasy, mystery, romance, and science fiction-will discuss how and why they include Jewish characters and traditions in their writing while appealing to a wide audience (not just Jewish readers).

A Little Schmooze, A Little Nosh

Sunday, June 25, 2023

4:00–5:00 pm CT

in person at ALA Chicago (Palmer House, Lockwood Bar)

Join AJL President Michelle Margolis and other AJL representatives for a fun gathering at the Palmer House hotel bar. AJL will provide a little nosh (food), while you take care of what you want to drink.

RSVPs encouraged: https://forms.gle/nqbx9fJAHrSd4dMu7

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Emily Bergman
Campus Librarian
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los AngelesCA
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Association of Jewish Libraries events at ALA Annual Conference

1. Association of Jewish Libraries events at ALA Annual Conference