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.

LRRT Webinar - Friday, Dec. 16- Title: Rethinking Research as Collaboration in Action- Register today!

  • 1.  LRRT Webinar - Friday, Dec. 16- Title: Rethinking Research as Collaboration in Action- Register today!

    Posted Dec 13, 2022 04:08 PM

    Register Today! https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PHr-KT7qTNyazqQNkgc2Pw

    Date/Time: Friday, December 16,  1pm (CT)

    Title: Rethinking Research as Collaboration in Action

    Description: I don't always approach my own research with collaboration in mind, partly because my area of interest (family homelessness and library services) is not widely researched, and partly because it is often easier to work alone. At the same time, I acknowledge that for my research to have any significant impact on librarianship and library services, it needs to be collaborative, to include those in and joining the profession, but more importantly, those in the communities I am eager for libraries to serve. Thus, during this session, I will dismantle a completed research project and reframe it using collaborative and action research practices. My goal is to work through (in collaboration with webinar participants) when, where, and how traditional research designs can be opened for collaboration and action research.

    Speaker: Vikki C. Terrile is an Assistant Professor at Queensborough Community College, the City University of New York (CUNY) where she serves as the Public Services and Assessment Librarian and Co-Coordinator of Information Literacy.



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