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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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CFP closing in a week: Empirical Librarians conference, May 13-14, 2026, Hybrid

  • 1.  CFP closing in a week: Empirical Librarians conference, May 13-14, 2026, Hybrid

    Posted Jan 07, 2026 02:08 PM

    Call for Proposals (CFP) closes in a week! We welcome presenters and teams presenting online, onsite in Clemson, or in a mixed format (onsite and online) at this conference!

     

    Are you a library worker who does original research or one who supports researchers?

     

    Join us for the 9th Empirical Librarians Conference on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, 2026, a hybrid gathering of in-person and online attendees focusing on the unique place of original research and researchers in the larger information ecosystem, staged at the Clemson University campus in Clemson, SC.

     

    We seek proposals for concurrent sessions, either as presentations, panels, or lightning talks, from librarians, library professionals, and LIS students on our two conference topic tracks:

     

    1. Track 1: Supporting original research through faculty and graduate outreach, scholarly communications, etc. We encourage presentations on the unique needs of researchers/patrons, and how this differs from other patrons.

    2. Track 2: Performing research in libraries. We seek discussions of practical methodology, including why research could be or was done a certain way, and what lessons may help attendees do their own research.

     

    Please submit proposal abstracts and information on this form. Proposals will be anonymized and peer reviewed. The review criteria for abstracts are:

    • Is it about either supporting researchers or doing research?

      • Note that abstracts must be about one of these two topics

    • Is the abstract written clearly?

    • Does the proposal include clear elements that support its potential to interest EmpLibs participants, appropriate to the length of the timeslot?

    • Does the proposal describe useful insights or takeaways?

    • Overall, does this seem like it would contribute to a good program?

     

    The deadline to submit proposals is January 12, 2026. 

     

    Presenters are expected to register as attendees. Registration will open in February 2026. Registration will cost $50.00 for either virtual or onsite attendees, but presenters without conference funding (including students) can waive the registration fee. 




    We look forward to seeing you there!

    - EmpLibs Conference Committee member Crystal Goldman (clgoldman@ucsd.edu)



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    Crystal Goldman
    General Instruction Coordinator Librarian
    UC San Diego
    She/Her/Hers
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