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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Celebrating Black History Month

  • 1.  Celebrating Black History Month

    Posted Feb 06, 2025 12:15 AM

    The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) celebrates African American authors, illustrators, and literature 365/366 days every year. Special emphasis is given to honor CSKBART award winning titles during Black History Month. Attached you will find a curated list of CSKBART winning titles for each day in February. Also we have attached a brief synopsis of upcoming CSKBART programs for 2025. Please share broadly with your friends, colleagues, family, and professional networks. Visit the CSKBART website, https://www.ala.org/cskbart,  for additional details.

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    Happy reading!


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    dr. J

    Janice Newsum, PhD
    CSKBART Chair - 2023-2025
    Associate Professor (retired)
    University of Houston Clear Lake
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