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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EMIERT's DAVID COHEN AWARDS NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS

  • 1.  EMIERT's DAVID COHEN AWARDS NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS

    Posted Nov 08, 2023 10:18 AM

    The Ethnic Multicultural Information Exchange Roundtable (EMIERT) of the American Library Association is now accepting nominations for the David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award. This award  recognizes recent articles that include significant new research related to the understanding and promotion of multiculturalism in libraries in North America. Works published within the last two years preceding the award application deadline shall be eligible to receive the award. Recipients of the David Cohen Awards are presented with $500 and a plaque, at ALA's Annual Conference, during EMIERT's annual chair's program.

    Criteria

    A winning publication shall advance a deeper understanding of multiculturalism/multicultural issues in libraries and will be selected based on the following criteria:

    • Relationship of publication to the purpose of the Award

    • Extent to which publication bridges cultures, increases multicultural awareness in libraries, or provides appropriate cultural representation

    • Significance of publication and its potential impact

    • Originality

    There will be one bi-annual Award presented in even years (e.g. 2022, 2024, 2026, etc.). If no suitable candidate is judged to merit the Award in a given year, the award will not be presented. 

    Nominations for the 2024 David Cohen Award will be accepted until February 15, 2024. Winners will be announced by March 15, 2024. 

    The selection of an award will be made by the EMIERT Awards Committee. Please send nominations to Dr. Andrea Jamison via aqjamis@ilstu.edu no later than February 15, 2024, by 10 p.m. CT.  Self-nominations will be accepted. 

    Submitted materials should include:

    • Article (published within the last two years)

    • A copy of the nominee's resume or curriculum vitae

    • A 250-word statement of significance addressing why the nominee is deserving of this recognition according to the criteria of the award and should cite specific achievements

    • OPTIONAL:  Additional letters of recommendation

    EMIERT Executive Board 

    Dr. Andrea Jamison, Chair 

    KC Boyd, Chair Elect 

    Fatima Perkins, Treasurer 

    Kim Sigle, Secretary 

    Richard Ashby, Member 

    Emily Bergman, Member

    Emma McNamara, Member

    Dr. Leslie Hines, Roundtable Councilor

    Dr. Janice Newsum, CSK Liaison

    Kathy Carroll, ALA Executive Board Liaison

    EMIERT Awards Committee

    Dr. Joan Kindig

    Dr. Jean Myles

    Emma McNamara

    Melissa Lamonico

    Corinthia Price



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    Andrea Jamison, PhD
    Assistant Professor of School Librarianship
    Illinois State University
    [She/Her/Hers]
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