LEARNRT Round Table

The Committee Information Session recording is now available. We need YOU to get involved in Learning Round Table! Below, find the recording, slide deck, and FAQ.

👉 Interested in getting involved? Please complete the volunteer interest form by end-of-day September 20, 2024!

Recording and Slide Deck

Watch the recording on YouTube. Download the slide deck.

Questions & Answers

Question: What committees are being focused on this year?

• Membership Engagement
• Conference Programs
• Online Learning
• Pat Carterette Professional Development Grant

Question: What are the participation requirements for committees?

• 2-4 hours per month
• Term ends in June (renewable)
• No experience required
• Specific goals will be determined by committee members

Question: What are the benefits of participating in committees?

• Networking opportunities
• Professional development
• Leadership skill building
• Looks good on resume/CV

Question: Does this committee work with other ALA committees?
Not extensively yet, but there are minor connections with:

• Library Consultants Interest Group
• Gaming Round Table They are looking to build more connections in the future.

Question: Can you give a little bit of history of the Learning Round Table?

• Previously known as CLENERT (Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange)
• Has always been related to continual lifelong learning, especially professional development
• Current name reflects focus on any professional learning in the library context

Question: How can members participate if they have very limited time?

• Tasks can be broken into smaller, concrete steps
• Members can take ownership of specific events or pieces of events
• Example given: managing communication with panelists for a conference event

• The Conference Programs committee and Pat Carterette grant committee are good options for those with limited time, as they have more concrete, task-oriented work

Volunteer Now!

👉 Interested in getting involved? Please complete the volunteer interest form by end-of-day September 20, 2024!

We look forward to working with you! Thanks for supporting YOUR Learning Round Table.