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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Please attend the Library History Round Table Research Forum and Holley Memorial Lecture

  • 1.  Please attend the Library History Round Table Research Forum and Holley Memorial Lecture

    Posted Jun 14, 2022 12:44 PM
    Please plan to attend the Library History Round Table Research Forum and Edward G. Holley Lecture!

    What: LHRT Research Forum

    Associate Professor Mary Carroll, Dr Louise Curham, School of Information and Communication Studies, Charles Sturt University, NSW Australia, and Dr Holly Randell-Moon, School of Indigenous Australian Studies, Charles Sturt University, will present "Whiteness and Goodness – An Initial Exploration of the History of Australian Libraries and Collections as Forces of Social Control."

    Drs. Melissa Smith and Beth Patin of the School of Information Studies, Syracuse University, will present "Back on the Map: Using Reparative Storytelling to Un-silence the History of the Dulcina DeBerry Branch in Huntsville, Alabama."

    Edward G. Holley Memorial Lecture

    Dr. Kurt Hackemer, Professor of History and Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of South Dakota, will present "Animated Cartoon Shorts and American Perceptions of World War II."
    This event is being co-sponsored by the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table.

    When: June 15, 3-5 PM.

    Where: Zoom

    Please register for these events at:

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-ala-lhrt-holley-lecture-and-research-forum-tickets-347266352007?keep_tld=1


    Carol Leibiger
    Chair, Library History Round Table

    Emily Spunaugle
    Vice Chair/Chair Elect, Library History Round Table

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    Carol A. Leibiger, Ph.D., MSLIS
    Chair, Library History Round Table
    Associate Professor
    Information Literacy Coordinator
    University of South Dakota
    Vermillion, SD 57069 USA
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    Holley Lecture Poster.pdf   148 KB 1 version
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    Research Forum Poster.pdf   136 KB 1 version