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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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Sunday at Annual - LRRT Chair's Program

  • 1.  Sunday at Annual - LRRT Chair's Program

    Posted Jun 25, 2022 07:18 PM
    Dear LRRT Members,

    If you're attending ALA Annual in DC, make plans to attend these two LRRT events.
    1) Steering Committee member Karen Harker has been working to revitalize the mentoring committee and program. On Sunday, June 26th at 4pm, members of the committee will host an information session at the Washington Convention Center (check the Scheduler for room details).
     
    2) The LRRT Research Forum is returning, this time with a presentation of the Jesse H. Shera awards!

    The LRRT Research Forum will feature three presentations:
    1) "Lady Can Talk Forever:" Exploring Bilingual Public Librarian Discourse Through Care Theory by Maria Barker and Julie Frye,
    2) It's Meaningful Work, But It's Really, Really Hard: Librarians' Understanding of their Work with Families Experiencing Homelessness by Vikki C. Terrile, and
    3) Understanding Factors that Shape Archivists' Needs for a New National Finding Aid Platform by Lesley A. Langa, Merrilee Proffitt, Chela Scott Weber, and Lynn S. Connaway.

    Winners of the Jesse H. Shera Awards for Dissertation and Published Research will also be recognized:     https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/05/lrrt-announces-winners-2022-jesse-h-shera-awards. Join us on Sunday, June 26th 2:30 - 4:00pm Washington Convention Center room 140B. Event includes complimentary food and drinks.
     
    Both events are listed in the conference scheduler.  See you then!

    Africa
    LRRT Chair 2021-2022


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    Africa Hands
    Assistant Professor
    East Carolina University
    She/Her/Hers
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