LHRT (Library History Round Table)

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The mission of the Library History Round Table (LHRT) is to encourage research and publication on library history and promote awareness and discussion of historical issues in librarianship.

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Historic African American Libraries, ALA Photos, & New Research Tools for Library History!

  • 1.  Historic African American Libraries, ALA Photos, & New Research Tools for Library History!

    Posted Jul 09, 2024 02:33 PM

    LHRT News & Notes would like to thank Michele Fenton for bringing us a report about the reopening of the historic African American Dunbar Library, a former branch of the Indianapolis Public Library, in the Celebrations column!:

    Historic African American Library Reopening!

    And scroll down in the News feed to find more recent articles about historic African American libraries, photos from LHRT at the ALA Conference, and new research tools for library historians!:

    LHRT NEWS AND NOTES

    Have an idea for a blog post on library history?  Know of a library celebrating its history?  Have some news to share with the library history community?  Historic photos of your library or library artifacts? Please email the blog at lhrtnewsandnotes@gmail.com

    Best,

    Brett Spencer

    Editor, LHRT News & Notes



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    Brett Spencer
    Reference Librarian
    Thun Library, Penn State Berks
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