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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LRRT Chair's Program, Monday June 30th, 9am

  • 1.  LRRT Chair's Program, Monday June 30th, 9am

    Posted Jun 26, 2025 12:07 PM

    Greetings, everyone. I just wanted to remind all ALA Annual conference-goers that the Library Research Round Table will have its Annual Chair's Program and Shera Awards on Monday, June 30th at 9am in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 117. 

    Our theme this year is "Real Research for Real Librarians", which is highlighted by the presentations from this year's selections of the Jesse H. Shera awards for scholarship and publication.  We will hear from Benjamin S. Rawlins from the University of Kentucky on assessing transformative agreements, as well as Jacqueline Kociubuk, doctoral candidate from the University of Wisconsin, on how self care children find public libraries to be a meaningful place.  You will also learn about the Virtual Research Mentoring Program, the impact of our Research Webinars, the success of the Library Research Symposium hosted by University of Kentucky, and who will be leading the LRRT into the coming years.

    Please feel free to reach out with any questions to me, Devin Savage, LRRT Past-Chair, at dsavage@illinoistech.edu.



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    Devin Savage
    Dean of Libraries
    Illinois Institute of Technology
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