EMIERT (Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table)

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To serve as a source of information on recommended ethnic collections, services, and programs.
To organize task forces, institutes, and workshops to carry out the functions of the Round Table as defined in the petition.
To develop for Annual conferences forums and symposia programs that deal with the key issues of ethnicity and librarianship.
To maintain a liaison with the Office of Library Outreach Services and cooperate with other ALA units, including the caucuses in joint projects for the betterment of outreach services.
To disseminate the work of the Round Table through a program of publications

Learn more about EMIERT on the ALA website.

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Latest Discussion Posts

RE: Library Services to Immigrant Populations

By: Aubrey Huff , 7 days ago

Thank you so much, Rachel! Aubrey Huff She/her/hers Assistant Director, Literacy & Continuing Education Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services ...
Association of Jewish Libraries recording with Tamika ...

By: Emily Bergman , 7 days ago

Here is the recording of the AJL forum with Tamika Barnes: : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8v6NmcwFxM Emily Bergman AJL Liaison to ALA
Powerful & Sharable Video Message for Immigrant Kids ...

By: Kim Sigle , 10 days ago

Hello, Friends! Are any of the kids you serve asking: Am I safe? ¿Estoy seguro o segura? Does my family matter? ¿Importa mi familia? Do I belong ...
FAST Project - Fighting Antisemitism in Schools To ...

By: Patricia Sarles, MA, MLS, MSEd , 12 days ago

The FAST Project , co-funded by the European Union, seeks to design and implement innovative teaching materials that introduce the Holocaust through visual narratives in English ...
EMIERT Executive Board Meeting Wednesday, March 18th ...

By: Aubrey Huff , 16 days ago

Hello Everyone, Our next EMIERT Executive Board meeting is this WEDNESDAY, March 18th, at 5:30pm Eastern. The link to the agenda is below. Please add any pertinent items that ...
Outstanding International Books: A Celebration

By: Susan Polos , one month ago

Books Across Borders , in partnership with the United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY), will host Outstanding International Children's Books: A Celebration ...
RE: EPIC - Everyday People, Incredible Courage

By: Sally Stieglitz , one month ago

Thank you for sharing these collection development materials, Patricia. ------------------------------ Sally Stieglitz Communications and Outreach Coordinator Long Island Library ...

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