Are you looking for a place to be involved beyond NMRT? The Library Research Round Table (LRRT) seeks nominations for five elected positions on the LRRT Steering Committee: Chair-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Councilor, and 2 Member-at-Large positions. (Descriptions at the end of the message)
These service opportunities are a wonderful way to develop your leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment, get involved with LRRT members, and learn more about ALA and LRRT. LRRT provides public program opportunities to disseminate research findings and educate the professional community on research techniques for problem-solving and decision-making. Candidates must be LRRT members at the time of election (Spring 2025).
We welcome and value candidates with all levels of experience. If you want to invest in the future of LRRT and our profession, and have time to serve, then you are a qualified candidate! The LRRT Nominating Committee would love to hear from you and answer your questions.
Below are the responsibilities of each position:
Chair-Elect: Three-year term (July 2025-June 2028), one year each as Chair-Elect, Chair, and Past-Chair. Supports the Chair with managing LRRT activities such as the LRRT Forum Program at ALA Annual, Mentorship Program, Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research, Library Research Seminar planning, and other potential initiatives. Recruits and leads the Nominating Committee as Chair-Elect. Participates in Steering Committee meetings which are all virtual.
Secretary-Treasurer: (this position is most needed)
Two-year term (July 2025-June 2027). Serves as the secretary for the steering committee and oversees financial reports from ALA
Councilor:
Three-year term (July 2025-June 2028). The Councilor will represent the Library Research Round Table and report back to the steering committee with updates from the Council of the American Library Association.
Member-At-Large:
1 position: Three-year term (July 2025-June 2028). Represents the interests of the LRRT membership in LRRT program planning. Brings forward ideas for potential programs. Contributes to Steering Committee Meetings.
1 position: Two-year term (July 2025-June 2027). Represents the interests of the LRRT membership in LRRT program planning. Brings forward ideas for potential programs. Contributes to Steering Committee Meetings.
Fill out this short form by Friday, December 6, 2024 to nominate yourself or someone else! Please contact us at nominatenowlrrt@gmail.com with any questions you have.
-Cara Calabrese, Chair, LRRT Nominating Committee
Kris Alpi, LRRT Nominating Committee
Susanna Cowan, LRRT Nominating Committee
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Cara Calabrese
Acquisitions & Access Librarian
Miami University
She/Her/Hers
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