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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LRRT Research Webinar Nov. 15th, 1-2pm CST

  • 1.  LRRT Research Webinar Nov. 15th, 1-2pm CST

    Posted Nov 06, 2024 08:45 AM

    [apologies for cross-posting]

    The Library Research Round Table (LRRT) invites all members to the first of several webinars on research in librarianship on Friday, Nov. 15th 2024, from 1-2pm CST.  This one will highlight use of indigenous knowledge working with students of the Navajo tribe.  Please register to attend this webinar.  The webinar will be recorded and available for viewing along with other past LRRT Webinars.

     Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: LRRT Research Webinar Series highlights embedding indigenous knowledge into school library research projects. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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    Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: LRRT Research Webinar Series highlights embedding indigenous knowledge into school library research projects. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
    What impact do school librarians have on their wider communities? Holly Hook and Monique Hathale, school librarians at Navajo Prep, an International Baccalaureate school in Farmington, New Mexico, will share how their work supports Navajo-created learning projects, builds collections that preserve indigenous knowledge, and empowers students to become their own experts.

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    Please consider joining the ALA Library Research Round Table to support and participate in this Library Research Webinar series, the Shera Awards, and the LRRT Virtual Research Mentoring Program.

    Karen R. Harker, MLS, MPH, MS Advanced Data Analytics
    Chair, Library Research Round Table (LRRT)
    Collection Assessment Librarian
    University of North Texas Libraries



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    Karen Harker
    2024-2025 Chair, LRRT Steering Committee
    Collection Assessment Librarian
    University of North Texas
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