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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 extended: EmpLibs conference on supporting and doing research (held May 13-14)

  • 1.  CFP extended: EmpLibs conference on supporting and doing research (held May 13-14)

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    The 9th Empirical Librarians conference, "EmpLibs," call for proposals (CFP) is extended for one week to Tuesday, January 20th!  Looking for some cool facts about EmpLibs?

    • EmpLibs is the conference that unites librarians who help researchers with librarians who are researchers, to share our insights

    • Presentations focus on practical "how to." Share your advice about what works, what you learned, and how others can apply your methods or projects. Even if findings or assessment numbers were presented elsewhere, the EmpLibs conference appreciates closer looks on practical takeaways on your research methods from your study or program and project techniques with your researcher patrons

    • We welcome presenters and teams presenting online, onsite in Clemson, SC, or mixed onsite and online at this conference

    • Many proposals get feedback from the (anonymous) peer review process on how to better fit the EmpLibs audience


    Interested? Read on for the full announcement, or submit your proposal abstractl! 


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


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


    We seek proposals from librarians, library professionals, and LIS students on our two conference topic tracks:


    1. Track 1: Supporting original research. We encourage presentations on the unique needs of researcher-patrons, through faculty and graduate outreach, scholarly communications, data services, and more, and how supporting original researchers differs from work with 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 deadline to submit proposals has been extended to Tuesday January 20th, 2026.


    Presenters are expected to register as attendees. Registration will cost $50.00 for either virtual or onsite attendees, but presenters without conference funding (including students) have the option of applying for a registration-only scholarship to cover the registration fee.


    We look forward to seeing you there!

    - EmpLibs Conference Committee member Nina Exner (nexner@vcu.edu)



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    Nina Exner, PhD, MLS. AHIP.
    Research Data Librarian
    Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries