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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  • 1.  Rare Book Collections

    Posted Dec 04, 2023 08:43 PM
    Hi everyone! 
    I am looking for some information for a research project I am conducting for a class I am taking - The History of the Book. Do any of your libraries or archives feature a rare book or special collection online or in any sort of programming, online or otherwise? I am looking for ways in which libraries or archives are featuring their rare or special book collections, to share with the community or to use as teaching tools. 

    Please let me know if you can help! Thanks,
    Jen

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  • 2.  RE: Rare Book Collections

    Posted Dec 05, 2023 01:48 PM

    I haven't gotten too deeply into it, but Hyku Commons (https://hykucommons.org/) is applying a consortium solution to digitized finding aids and digital special collections. I am currently evaluating the platform for inclusion of indigenous resources.



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    Jennifer Goodland
    Library Director
    Lamar Community College
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