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.

  • 1.  LRRT News - Spring 2023

    Posted Feb 09, 2023 04:30 PM

    Spring 2023 is a busy time for LRRT members and friends!  Here are a few highlights.

    Nominations & Submissions are due February 15!

    • The Library Research Forum - hosted at ALA Annual where up to three peer-reviewed research works will be featured with the potential to make significant contributions to the field of LIS.  All topics related to LIS will be considered. All researchers, including practitioners from all types of libraries and other organizations, LIS faculty, graduate students, and other interested individuals are encouraged to submit proposals. Both members and non-members of LRRT are welcome.

    *See the full call in ALA Connect for more details. 

    *See the full call in ALA Connect for details

    Spring Webinars

    The theme for our 2022-23 Webinar Series is -  Collaborative Research!

    We have four webinars lined up this Spring. Use these links to register for the webinars!

    Join us and invite your colleagues and associates for the first Spring webinar in the LRRT Webinar 2022-23 series on Friday, February 17, at 1 pm (CT).

    Title: Assessing the Foundation: Beginning a dialogue between high school educators and academic librarians

    Speakers: Utah State Librarians – Niki Fullmer and Katie Strand

    Register today! https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_90Pg-XkpSKqPQghe_PXkvQ

    LRRT Volunteer Opportunities

    LRRT has many ways to volunteer and work together on mini-projects or serve on a committee. 

     Short-term opportunities include:

    • Be a reviewer for Shera Awards or the Library Research Forum 

    • Update the LRRT website

    • Recruit LRRT members

    • Develop online marketing materials

    • Be a Mentorship Program resource volunteer

    Learn about the LRRT Committees on the LRRT website - and look at specifics for each of these committees on the Governance page. Questions? Contact us via ALA Connect.

    ALA Annual 2023

    Plan now to attend ALA Annual 2023! LRRT has two sessions scheduled:

    Title: LRRT Chair's Program: Research Forum and Shera Award Presentations

    Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023

    Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

    Title: Library Research Round Table Virtual Mentoring Program Symposium and Information Session (hosted by the LRRT Mentorship Committee)

    Date: Monday, June 26th

    Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm



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    Karen F. Kaufmann, Ph.D, MLIS
    LRRT Chair 2022-2023
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