LRRT (Library Research Round Table)

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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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Call for Nominations for Library Research Round Table Steering Committee

  • 1.  Call for Nominations for Library Research Round Table Steering Committee

    Posted Nov 10, 2022 05:01 PM

    Hello colleagues,

    The Library Research Round Table (LRRT) seeks nominations for three elected positions on the LRRT Steering Committee: Chair-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and Member-at-Large. Position descriptions appear at the end of the message. 

    These service opportunities are a wonderful way to develop your leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment, get involved with fellow LRRT members, and learn more about ALA  and LRRT. LRRT provides public program opportunities to disseminate research findings and educate the professional community on research techniques for problem-solving and decision-making. Candidates must be LRRT members in good standing at the time of election (Spring 2023). 

    We welcome and value candidates with all levels of experience. If you want to invest in the future of LRRT and our profession, and if you have time to serve, then you are a qualified candidate. The LRRT Nominating Committee would love to hear from you and answer your questions. Below are the responsibilities of each position:


    Chair-Elect: Three-year term (July 2023-June 2026), one year each as Chair-Elect, Chair, and Past-Chair. Supports the Chair with managing LRRT activities such as the LRRT Forum Program at ALA Annual, Mentorship Program, Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research, Library Research Seminar planning, and other potential initiatives. Recruits and leads the Nominating Committee as Chair-Elect. Participates in Steering Committee meetings which are all virtual. 


    Secretary-Treasurer: Two year term (July 2022-June 2024) Serves as the secretary for the steering committee and reviews and shares information from financial reports from ALA.


    Member-At-Large: Three-year term (July 2023-June 2026). Represents the interests of the LRRT membership in LRRT program planning. Brings forward ideas for potential programs. Contributes to Steering Committee Meetings. 


    We want to hear from you! Please contact us at nominatenowlrrt@gmail.com by Monday, November 21, 2022 to nominate yourself, someone else, or with any questions you have. . 


    -Devin Savage, Chair-Elect, and the LRRT Nominating Committee, Kris Alpi, Cara Calabrese, and Sylvia Hall-Ellis



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    Devin Savage
    Dean of Libraries
    Illinois Institute of Technology
    dsavage@iit.edu

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