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.

  • 1.  Join the Jewish Information Committee (JIC)!

    Posted Nov 25, 2025 01:34 PM

    EMIERT invites you all to join the Jewish Information Committee (JIC)

    For those of you unfamiliar with the work of JIC, they "Collect and disseminate resources, research, projects and programs that celebrate Jewish history and culture. Collaborate with affiliate groups such as the Association of Jewish Libraries to share expertise for conference program planning."

    The only requirement to join the committee is EMIERT membership. All are welcome.

    If you are interested in joining the JIC, add your information to this roster, whereafter you will receive more information about next steps! 



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    Aubrey Huff
    American Library Association
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  • 2.  RE: Join the Jewish Information Committee (JIC)!

    Posted 14 days ago
    Edited by Sally Stieglitz 14 days ago

    Just replying to bring this back to the top, in case anyone is interested in the Jewish Information Committee. 

    JIC was founded in 1975 as the Jewish Librarians Caucus, and is now part of EMIERT. 



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    Sally Stieglitz
    Communications and Outreach Coordinator
    Long Island Library Resources Council
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