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.

Learn more about LRRT on the ALA website.

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Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights

  • 1.  Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights

    Posted Mar 18, 2025 08:59 AM

    As part of the revisions for the upcoming new edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual, the Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) is reviewing and updating the Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights. The IFC invites comments and suggestions from ALA members, and is sharing draft revisions with roundtables. As the liaison to IFC from LRRT, I wanted to share these with you. Although they don't directly address research, they are of particular interest to many of us involved in library research. LRRT won't be submitting feedback as a roundtable, but we encourage you to do so as individual members.

    Draft Interpretations
    • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging [please note updated title]
    o Current Interpretation (current title is Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)
    o Draft Interpretation for feedback - https://airtable.com/appjdkBIzw0tWPcgq/shr6CEQRcYwkflLYu
    • Access to Digital Resources and Services
    o Current Interpretation
    o Draft Interpretation for feedback - https://bit.ly/AccessDigitalResourcesServices
    • Visual and Performing Arts in Libraries
    o Current Interpretation
    o Draft Interpretation for feedback - https://bit.ly/VisPerfArtsLibs

    If you have any feedback, feel free to submit in the above forms to the IFC.

    Thank you,

    Katie Klein