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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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ONE WEEK Reminder: Call for Proposals: Empirical Librarians conference, 5/21-5/22/2025, Hybrid (online and Richmond, VA)

  • 1.  ONE WEEK Reminder: Call for Proposals: Empirical Librarians conference, 5/21-5/22/2025, Hybrid (online and Richmond, VA)

    Posted Jan 06, 2025 12:29 PM

    Hey everybody,

    Here's a quick reminder than we're now ONE WEEK out from the submission deadline for the Empirical Librarians conference. The official CFP language is below, but let me know if you have any questions. I hope to see you all there, either virtually or in-person!

    Warmly,

    Crystal Goldman

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

     

    Join us for the 8th Empirical Librarians Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, May 21-22, 2025, a hybrid gathering of in-person and online attendees focusing on the unique place of original research and researchers in the larger information ecosystem, staged at the Virginia Commonwealth University campus in Richmond, VA.

     

    We seek proposals for concurrent sessions, either as presentations, panels, or lightning talks, from librarians, library professionals, and LIS students on our two conference topic tracks:

     

    1. Track 1: Supporting original research through faculty and graduate outreach, scholarly communications, etc. We encourage presentations on the unique needs of researchers/patrons, and how this differs from 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 are anonymized and peer reviewed.

     

    The deadline to submit proposals is Monday, January 13th, 2025. 

     

    Presenters are expected to register as attendees.  Registration will cost $50.00 for either virtual or onsite attendees. Registration will open in January 2024. Registration for onsite will close on April 28, 2025; registration for virtual will close on May 9, 2025.

     

    We look forward to seeing you there!

    -EmpLibs Conference Committee



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    Crystal Goldman
    General Instruction Coordinator Librarian
    UC San Diego
    She/Her/Hers
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