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.

LHRT Reads: Syria's Secret Library: Reading and Redemption in a Town Under Siege

  • 1.  LHRT Reads: Syria's Secret Library: Reading and Redemption in a Town Under Siege

    Posted Sep 17, 2022 09:26 PM

    We are looking forward to seeing you at our next LHRT Reads book discussion. For the month of October, we are discussing Syria's Secret Library: Reading and Redemption in a Town Under Siege . We are meeting on Thursday, October 20th, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.

     

    Register in advance for this meeting:
    https://michelefenton.my.webex.com/michelefenton.my/j.php?RGID=r48d81c9a47c7e790cce5fad4f8d2ab35

     

    Please read Syria's Secret Library: Reading and Redemption in a Town Under Siege before our meeting. Bring at least one question you'd like to discuss with other group members. 

     

    We'll begin at 7 p.m. sharp, Eastern time. Depending on the number of attendees, we may assign everyone to a breakout room. We have plenty of discussion questions for a thought-provoking conversation. 

     

    If you've never participated in a book discussion, you might want to read these tips: https://ilovelibraries.org/for-book-lovers/bookclubs/ Also, please be aware that all LHRT events, including LHRT Reads, adhere to ALA's Statement on Appropriate Conduct:  https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/statement_appropriate_conduct We expect a lively discussion, but let's keep it kind.

     

    If you have questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Belantara (ab6477@nyu.edu) or Michele Fenton (mfenton@library.in.gov).

     

    Happy reading!

    LHRT Reads



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    Michele Fenton
    Librarian I/Cataloger
    Indiana State LibraryIndianapolismfenton@library.in.govIN(317) 234-4937
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