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.

Learn more about LHRT on the ALA website.

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  • One great way to participate in the scholarly conversation on the history of libraries is by writing reviews of recent books. Anyone who is interested in writing for book reviews ...

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    Volunteers needed!

    Volunteers needed! Interested in serving the Library History Round Table and interacting with other LHRT members or ALA more generally? LHRT currently has several openings: ...

  • Hi Eric, I'm a cataloger by trade so these are my thoughts, though feel free to take them with a grain of salt:) Tag each publication with the Chronological Period ...

  • Call for Book Chapter Proposals on the History of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions 16 July 2024 Key Timeline Deadline for Proposals: ...

  • Greetings LHRT! Please join us online for the next LHRT Reads on Thursday, August 29, 2024. We will be discussing The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians ...

  • 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 ...

  • LHRT members and interested parties: We have arranged for a tour of the Californiana Collections at San Diego Public Library, with an emphasis on library history. SDPL is ...



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