SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)

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The Social Responsibilities Round Table works to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession. Concern for human and economic rights was an important element in the founding of SRRT and remains an urgent concern today. SRRT believes that libraries and librarians must recognize and help solve social problems and inequities in order to carry out their mandate to work for the common good and bolster democracy.

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Introducing the 2026 Elder Justice Task Force Mini-Grant Winners!

  • 1.  Introducing the 2026 Elder Justice Task Force Mini-Grant Winners!

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    Established in 2024, the Elder Justice Task Force mission is to partner with adults 65 and older, libraries, and communities to identify, understand, and address the needs of this growing and diverse population. Each year, the Friends of the Elder Justice Task Force invite submissions for up to 3 $100 mini grants to Master of Library and Information Science (MSLIS) students or early career library professionals (those who have worked in libraries for less than 3 years or earned their MSLIS within 3 years). 
    This year EJTF is proud to announce that we have awarded the 2026 Elder Justice Task Force Mini-Grants to: 
    Student awardees:
    Elli Palmer
    Easthampton Public Library and Simmons University
    Emma Brinkley
    Perkins School for the Blind and Simmons University
    Early Career Professional awardee:
    Sophie Good
    Outreach Services Coordinator
    Wayland Free Public Library
    Congratulations to our winners. We had a fantastic pool of applicants, all who are doing work to serve older adults in their community. We encourage you to visit our website and learn more about the Elder Justice Task Force as well as our mini-grant program at: https://www.ala.org/srrt/ejtf. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-ogsc="">https://www.ala.org/srrt/ejtf.
    If you are interested in supporting the EJTF mini-grant program, please feel free to email Kristina Shiroma at: kshiroma@lsu.eu. 
    ALA funds do not support the Elder Justice Task Force mini-grant program.
    Elder Justice Task Force
    Co-Chairs
    Joseph Winberry
    Kristina Shiroma


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    Kristina Shiroma
    Assistant Professor
    Louisiana State University
    School of Library & Information Science
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