LIRT (Library Instruction Round Table)

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The mission of the Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is to provide a forum for discussion of activities, programs, and problems of instruction in the use of libraries; to contribute to the education and training of librarians for library instruction; to promote instruction in the use of libraries as an essential library service, and to serve as a channel of communication on library instruction between the ALA divisions, ALA and ACRL committees, state clearinghouses, Project LOEX, other organizations concerned with instruction in the use of libraries, and members of the Association.

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Call For Nominations: Student Chapter of the Year award

  • 1.  Call For Nominations: Student Chapter of the Year award

    Posted 26 days ago

    Call for Applications: Student Chapter of the Year Award

    Presented by the New Members Round Table

    Deadline: March 6, 2026

    Has your chapter had an outstanding year?
    Has membership in your chapter increased?
    Did your chapter develop and provide opportunities for members to participate in interesting and rewarding activities?
    Has your chapter received any awards?
    Do you have outstanding officers or members who should be recognized nationally?

    If you answered YES to these questions:

    Apply for the New Members Round Table Student Chapter of the Year Award!

    Purpose of the Award:
    The Award is presented in recognition of a chapter's outstanding contributions to the American Library Association, their library school, and the profession. All interested applicants must be accredited ALA Student Chapters.

    The Student Chapter winner will receive $1,000.00 to help defray travel expenses to ALA Annual; the winning chapter and the runner up will each receive a certificate.

    The winners and runner up will be recognized at the NMRT Student Reception at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.

    Application Process:
    Please visit     https://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt/scotya for more information on the award and nomination form. If you have any questions, please contact committee representative, Morgan Brickey-Jones (morgan.brickeyjones@uta.edu)



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    Margaret Bates
    Research and Instruction Librarian
    University of Alabama Libraries
    She/Her/Hers
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