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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Submissions wanted for Social Responsibilities Round Table's Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice & Equality, Due 2/15

  • 1.  Submissions wanted for Social Responsibilities Round Table's Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice & Equality, Due 2/15

    Posted Jan 29, 2025 02:21 PM

    Please submit your nominations for the ​ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table's Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice & Equality​.

    The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual for outstanding leadership in promoting social justice and/or equality within the library profession. Leadership can be demonstrated by accomplishments through the Social Responsibilities Round Table or other ALA bodies, socially responsible groups within state, provincial, regional, or city library organizations, and/or international library organizations.

    ​Applications are due by February 15, 2025. Award and nomination information is available on the award page. Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice & Equality​ ​With thanks, Rachel



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    Rachel Rosekind
    Educator, Editor, Writer, Activist, Library Commissioner
    Write You Are / Contra Costa Library Commission
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