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.

Learn more about SRRT on the ALA website.

  • 1.  NMRT's Olofson Award accepting applications: Apply for travel funds 2023 ALA Annual

    Posted Nov 21, 2022 11:12 AM

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    CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Shirley Olofson Memorial Award! 

    Are you a NMRT member looking for financial assistance to attend ALA Annual in Chicago, Illinois this year? Apply for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award!

    The Shirley Olofson Memorial Award is presented annually in honor of Shirley Olofson, a well-respected former NMRT President, who died during her term in office. The award, which is intended to help defray costs to attend the ALA Annual Conference, will be presented in the form of a check for $1,000.00 during the 2023 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. The winner will be notified in February 2023. Apply by December 16, 2022 at forms.gle/zCPb7vwcAhaArHDs7.

    Applicants must:

    1. Be a member of ALA and NMRT
    2. Be active in the library profession
    3. Show promise for activity in the area of professional development
    4. Have a valid financial need
    5. Have attended no more than five ALA annual conferences

    Application deadline is Friday, December 16, 2022. 

    Please contact Committee Chair Michelle K. Mitchell (michellekrismitch@gmail.com) with questions.



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    Jamie Kurumaji
    Supervising Librarian
    Fresno County Public Library
    She/Her/Hers
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  • 2.  RE: NMRT's Olofson Award accepting applications: Apply for travel funds 2023 ALA Annual

    Posted Dec 14, 2022 02:14 PM

    Hi all,

    [Please excuse any cross posting.]

    Last Call!  The deadline to apply for the Olofson Award is Friday, December 16th.

    Are you a NMRT member looking for financial assistance to attend ALA Annual in Chicago, Illinois this year? Apply for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award!

    Applicants must:

    1. Be a member of ALA and NMRT
    2. Be active in the library profession
    3. Show promise for activity in the area of professional development
    4. Have a valid financial need
    5. Have attended no more than five ALA annual conferences

    Please contact Committee Chair Michelle K. Mitchell (michellekrismitch@gmail.com) with questions.



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    Jamie Kurumaji
    Supervising Librarian
    Fresno County Public Library
    She/Her/Hers
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