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The mission of the Library Research Round Table (LRRT) is to contribute toward the extension and improvement of library research; to provide public program opportunities for describing and evaluating library research projects and for disseminating their findings; to inform and educate ALA members concerning research techniques and their usefulness in obtaining information with which to reach administrative decisions and solve problems; and expand the theoretical base of the field. LRRT also, serves as a forum for discussion and action on issues related to the literature and information needs for the field of library and information science.

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2025 Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research

  • 1.  2025 Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research

    Posted Feb 26, 2025 01:48 PM

    The Library Research Round Table is pleased to announce the 2025 Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research:

     

    A Meaningful Place: Public Libraries and Self-care Children

    Jacqueline "Jacquie" Kociubuk

    University of Wisconsin - Madison

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    The award jury noted that the dissertation proposal is well-researched, theoretically grounded, methodologically rigorous, and makes an important contribution to the study of self-care children in public libraries. The use of comparative case studies, focus groups, and discourse analysis provides a well-rounded approach to understanding how libraries can better serve this population. The aspects of treating this child population as a patron group worthy of service, and centering the children's own voices, contribute significant value. 

    2025 Jurors

    Paula Dempsey, Shera Awards Committee Chair, LRRT Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Associate Professor / Reference Librarian, University of Illinois Chicago

    Amanda Harrison, Assistant Professor, Library Science and Information Services, University of Central Missouri

    Jennifer Goodland, Reference and Instruction Librarian, San Juan College

    Carol Leibiger, Professor and Coordinator of Instruction, University of South Dakota

    Michelle Mussuto, Librarian for Agriculture, Sciences, and Sustainability, California State University Chico

    Erin Owens, Professor / Associate Director of Library Public Services, Sam Houston State University

    Yin Zhang, Professor, School of Information, Kent State University

    For more on the award, see https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/sheradissertation/shera2. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="noopener">https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/sheradissertation/shera2

    Karen R. Harker, Chair, Library Research Round Table
    Librarian
    University of North Texas Libraries
    Denton, TX 76203
    940-565-2688



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