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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Review Request: Guidance of the Use of AI in Libraries - Feedback due 5/8/2026

  • 1.  Review Request: Guidance of the Use of AI in Libraries - Feedback due 5/8/2026

    Posted 2 days ago

    On behalf of the ALA AI Policy Working Group, they are pleased to share the draft document, Guidance of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries.

    This document is intended to support library professionals in navigating the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence presents for our institutions, our communities, and our profession.
    The Working Group has spent considerable time examining these questions through the lens of ALA's Core Values, and they welcome your perspective as this work moves toward consideration at Annual 2026 in Chicago.
    Please complete the feedback form by     May 8, 2026. Your responses will be shared with the Working Group co-chairs and may inform revisions prior to Council action.
    For more information, click here.

    Emily Bergman

    EMIERT Councilor

    emilyannebegman@gmail.com


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