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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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Seeking Source Recommendations for History of Libraries Course

  • 1.  Seeking Source Recommendations for History of Libraries Course

    Posted 5 hours ago

    Hello everyone, 

    Last semester, I floated an idea for a seminar about the history of libraries. I am delighted to share that my institution is interested if I broaden the scope to share some history of knowledge in general. I planned to include this anyway as it correlates well with library history. 

    I have found some resources, but truthfully I am having trouble finding materials that provide a full and diverse scope of library history. Most of them focus on Europe (and small inserts from the Middle East and Asia) but rarely provide information on any other region. I would love to include history from as many cultures as possible to provide an authentic look at all types of libraries throughout history. I would also love any recommendations for inscription/writing/oral history in general. 

    If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations, I would truly appreciate it. Ideally, students would not have to purchase class materials in this class, so I am open to all resources, not just books, to share with them and for my own research. 

    Feel free to email me at brandon@midlandu.edu with any suggestions or questions about the seminar if you do not wish to share it here.  

    Thank you all in advance for your insight!
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    Hannah Brandon
    Head Librarian
    Midland University
    She/Her/Hers
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