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.

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Volunteer for "Join Me at the Table" Round Table Buddy System

  • 1.  Volunteer for "Join Me at the Table" Round Table Buddy System

    Posted Jun 09, 2025 11:15 AM

    Hello, LRRT members,

    Interested in checking out the variety of round tables at ALA but don't know where to start? Want to serve as an ambassador for the round tables you love? Please consider volunteering for the Join Me at the Table Initiative, a new buddy program that matches people across round tables to help them get to know new round tables.

    The program is simple, just fill out the volunteer form here and you will be matched with a member of a round table you are interested in. You will join that round table for a year and your buddy will join your round table. The two of you will exchange emails and attend two events(in person or virtual) during that year (one for each round table). At the end, you'll have a better sense of a different part of ALA, will have attended some interesting events and maybe even made a new friend. 

    The commitment is light.

    1. 1 year
    1. 15 dollars (round table membership fee for one year)
    1.  2 emails (one before, one after)
    1.  2 events (one for each round table)

    We hope you'll join us to help explore the different communities that make up ALA's round tables and make new connections across the organization. We'll be making our first matches in June ahead of ALA Annual, so volunteer today!

    Won't you please Join Us at the Table?!



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    Paula Dempsey
    Reference & Liaison Librarian
    University of Illinois Chicago
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